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Ruth Rice Obituary

Mrs. Ruth Bush Rice,66, of Starkville, MS died in Starkville, MS on September 23, 2025.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 03, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at West Memorial Funeral Home, Starkville, MS.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 04, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Beth-el MB Church, Starkville, MS.
Interment will follow at Truvine Cemetery, Starkville, MS.
West Memorial will be in charge of all arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Starkville Daily News from Oct. 3 to Oct. 10, 2025.

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Oct

3

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

West Memorial Funeral Home

103 Jefferson Street, Starkville, MS 39759

Oct

4

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Beth-el Missionary Baptist Church

1766 MS Highway 182 West, Starkville, MS 39759

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West Memorial Funeral Home - Starkville

103 Jefferson Street, Starkville, MS 39759

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