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1303 North Main Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5833
6300 N Meridian Rd
Meridian, ID 83646
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4700 East Chinden Boulevard
Meridian, ID
(208) 939-2448
895 East Franklin Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5705
3629 East Ustick Road
Meridian, ID 83713
(208) 898-0642
4225 East Fairview Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 377-9724
Meridian ID Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, June 19, 2017Lynden Middle School with Jack Louws.Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the cemetery courtesy of Whatcom Transit Authority.At Greenwood, the Meridian Middle School Band will be involved under the direction of Sandy Rogers. Some of the participants repeat from Lynden’s service.Historian Andrew Kaiser will speak of his research on the Greenwood Cemetery and the Greenwood community.After a 21-gun salute, echo taps will be played by Meridian seventh grade lead trumpeter Michael Bender and Louws.The Lynden VFW post is also partnering with the Lynden Tractor Supply store, 1898 Front St., to host a Salute Our Troops event on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a barbecue, kids’ activities and displays.• With over 1,700 veterans’ flags flying on the grounds, Greenacres Memorial Park is always a highly colorful and patriotic scene on Memorial Day at the corner of Axton and Northwest roads. Activities go from noon to 3 p.m. Designated parking is on the north side.The Mount Baker Toppers men’s chorus is one musical participant this year, starting at noon. Another performer is country music artist Aaron Crawford.The main remembrance ceremony is at 2 p.m., with wreaths laid for each of the U.S. military branches. Col. Wes Weston is the master of ceremonies, and U.S. Navy Chief Don Thompson is the keynote speaker.Also there will be a flag delivery by a Department of Homeland Security helicopter, the unveiling of a new World War I memorial and a dove release. Free hot dogs and refreshments are provided by Hemplers, Franz and The Woods Coffee. Expect kids’ activities and crafts. Feel free to bring your own chair.
Monday, June 19, 2017Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. John Hathcock officiating. There will also be a very special funeral send off at the Madison County Executive Airport in Meridianville, Ala. A reception will be held at 11 a.m., followed by services and a fly over honoring Mr. Shelton at 1 p.m.Higgins Funeral Home is serving the family.
Monday, May 01, 2017Donna M. (the late Donald “Donnie”) Swope of Bedford, Pennsylvania, John E. (Patricia) Ruby of Austintown, Ohio, David D. (Elaine) Ruby of Canfild, Ohio, Geraldine “Gerrie” (James) Thomas, of Meridian, Mississippi, Edith A. (the late Kenneth, Sr.) Slusher of Lake Milton, Ohio, Dwayne I. “Buddy” (Connie) Ruby of Kingston, Ohio and Nevada “Liz” (the Robert K. Sr.) Chalfant of Youngstown, Ohio; siblings, Ethel Ford, Hannah McKnight, Margaret Cornelius, Elise Gates, Sally Hess and Joe Bollman; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.Besides her parents Nevada was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William D Ruby; siblings, Ruth Tedrow, Paul Bollman, Dolly DuVall, Maryann Weaver, David Bollman; two grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.While Nevada had a hard life her family said that she was the most kind and loving mother anyone could ever have, that she made sure all of her grandchildren had a blanket made by her own hand, that her door was always open and no matter how little she had nobody was ever turned away because she would make a place for them so they felt welcome. Nevada was proud of her long time membership at Grace Church of the Nazarene and her love of the Holy Bible.Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of her Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m. in the Grace Church of the Nazarene Church, 5253 W Webb Rd, Youngstown, Ohio 44515. Burial to immediately follow in the Brunstett...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Tuesday.Burial will be Wednesday, March 29 at noon at Bicknell Memorial Cemetery in Bicknell, Ind.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite, 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204.Condolences can be sent to the family at cds@whitakerfuneralhome.net.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Home, 191 Franklin Ave. (corner of Third Ave.) in Long Branch. Entombment will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park Mausoleum in Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meridian Home Hospice, 1345 Campus Parkway #A2, Neptune, NJ 07753. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence, light a memorial candle or made a memorial donation by selecting the appropriate tab.
Monday, April 03, 2017United States.Winners in Division I newspapers:Breaking News: First, Whitney Downard, Cheryl Owens and Randy Hammons, The Meridian Star, "Firefighter Dies in Crash"; Second, Lindsey Shelton, The Natchez Democrat, "Flooding Forces Crosby Residents to Flee"; Third, John Surratt, The Vicksburg Post, "Man Jumps to his Death from Interstate 20."General News: First, Zack Steen, The Daily Corinthian, "Two Schools' Final Chapter"; Second, Tim Kalich, The Greenwood Commonwealth, "Is Greenwood Ready for Fluoridation?"; Third, Vershal Hogan, The Natchez Democrat, "County Votes to Take State Flag Down."Features: First, Bobby J. Smith, The Daily Corinthian, "Day at the Fair"; Second, Kathryn Eastburn, The Greenwood Commonwealth, "Facebook Justice"; Third, Terri Frazier, The Vicksburg Post, "Jeffery's Friends."Business: First, Kimberly Shelton, The Daily Corinthian, "Soda Shop Pops the Top Off Nostalgia"; Second, Randy Hammons, The Meridian Star, "450 Jobs"; Third, Ernest Herndon, Enterprise-Journal, "Deal Doldrums."Continuing Coverage: First, Matt Williamson, Enterprise-Journal, "Summit Church Dispute"; Second, Ernest Herndon, Enterprise-Journal, "Flood Relief"; Third, John Surratt, Terri Frazier and Staff, The Vicksburg Post, "Murder Suspect Escapes."Investigative/Public Service: First, Donna Ladd and Imani Khayyam, Jackson Free Press, "A Hunger to Live: Interrupting Violence in Jackson, Miss."; Second, Maki Somosot and Bridget Mire, The Daily Comet, "Deadly Standoff"; Third, The Vicksburg Post, "Breast Cancer."Breaking Sports: First, Ernest Bowker, The Vicksburg Post, "Clinton Knocks WC out of the Playoffs with Overtime Win"; Second, Teddy Renois, Thibodaux Daily Comet, "Family,...
Monday, April 03, 2017Martin Gray and Melinda Martin Pritchett.Ray was a member of First Baptist Church of Niota, as well as a member of BPOE Lodge 1927 and VFW Post 5146. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Meridian Sun Lodge 50 F&AM. He was associated with TSSAA as a football and basketball official for 22 years. He served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 33 years, retiring as a captain, and served in the Tennessee National Guard for eight years. He graduated from Sweetwater High School, where he was an outstanding football and basketball player.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Jackson Whitlock of Athens; two granddaughters, Laura Kate Whitlock of Nashville, and Emily Ann Whitlock of Chattanooga; one step-grandson, Michael Altstatt of Athens; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Dorr Whitlock of Athens; one son-in-law, Bob Altstatt of Athens; one sister, Sharon Whitlock Young of Athens; one stepsister, Marilyn Atchley of Riceville; one brother-in-law, Sam Jones of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews, the Morning Pointe community and many special friends.A funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, in the chapel of Smith Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Cullen Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Lawson Breedlove, Marcus Guinn, Jeremy McNally, Jack King, Vic Whitlock, Butch Quillen, Bob McKee and Bob Whaley. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Kinser, Larry Wallace, John Milton, Bill Wilson, Joe White, Michael Altstatt, Lynn Whitlock and Tennessee Highway Patrol officers.The fa...
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Monday, June 19, 2017Lynden Middle School with Jack Louws.Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the cemetery courtesy of Whatcom Transit Authority.At Greenwood, the Meridian Middle School Band will be involved under the direction of Sandy Rogers. Some of the participants repeat from Lynden’s service.Historian Andrew Kaiser will speak of his research on the Greenwood Cemetery and the Greenwood community.After a 21-gun salute, echo taps will be played by Meridian seventh grade lead trumpeter Michael Bender and Louws.The Lynden VFW post is also partnering with the Lynden Tractor Supply store, 1898 Front St., to host a Salute Our Troops event on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect a barbecue, kids’ activities and displays.• With over 1,700 veterans’ flags flying on the grounds, Greenacres Memorial Park is always a highly colorful and patriotic scene on Memorial Day at the corner of Axton and Northwest roads. Activities go from noon to 3 p.m. Designated parking is on the north side.The Mount Baker Toppers men’s chorus is one musical participant this year, starting at noon. Another performer is country music artist Aaron Crawford.The main remembrance ceremony is at 2 p.m., with wreaths laid for each of the U.S. military branches. Col. Wes Weston is the master of ceremonies, and U.S. Navy Chief Don Thompson is the keynote speaker.Also there will be a flag delivery by a Department of Homeland Security helicopter, the unveiling of a new World War I memorial and a dove release. Free hot dogs and refreshments are provided by Hemplers, Franz and The Woods Coffee. Expect kids’ activities and crafts. Feel free to bring your own chair.
Monday, June 19, 2017Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. John Hathcock officiating. There will also be a very special funeral send off at the Madison County Executive Airport in Meridianville, Ala. A reception will be held at 11 a.m., followed by services and a fly over honoring Mr. Shelton at 1 p.m.Higgins Funeral Home is serving the family.
Monday, May 01, 2017Donna M. (the late Donald “Donnie”) Swope of Bedford, Pennsylvania, John E. (Patricia) Ruby of Austintown, Ohio, David D. (Elaine) Ruby of Canfild, Ohio, Geraldine “Gerrie” (James) Thomas, of Meridian, Mississippi, Edith A. (the late Kenneth, Sr.) Slusher of Lake Milton, Ohio, Dwayne I. “Buddy” (Connie) Ruby of Kingston, Ohio and Nevada “Liz” (the Robert K. Sr.) Chalfant of Youngstown, Ohio; siblings, Ethel Ford, Hannah McKnight, Margaret Cornelius, Elise Gates, Sally Hess and Joe Bollman; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.Besides her parents Nevada was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William D Ruby; siblings, Ruth Tedrow, Paul Bollman, Dolly DuVall, Maryann Weaver, David Bollman; two grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.While Nevada had a hard life her family said that she was the most kind and loving mother anyone could ever have, that she made sure all of her grandchildren had a blanket made by her own hand, that her door was always open and no matter how little she had nobody was ever turned away because she would make a place for them so they felt welcome. Nevada was proud of her long time membership at Grace Church of the Nazarene and her love of the Holy Bible.Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of her Memorial Service at 12:30 p.m. in the Grace Church of the Nazarene Church, 5253 W Webb Rd, Youngstown, Ohio 44515. Burial to immediately follow in the Brunstett...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Tuesday.Burial will be Wednesday, March 29 at noon at Bicknell Memorial Cemetery in Bicknell, Ind.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Riley Children's Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite, 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204.Condolences can be sent to the family at cds@whitakerfuneralhome.net.
Saturday, April 08, 2017Home, 191 Franklin Ave. (corner of Third Ave.) in Long Branch. Entombment will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park Mausoleum in Tinton Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meridian Home Hospice, 1345 Campus Parkway #A2, Neptune, NJ 07753. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence, light a memorial candle or made a memorial donation by selecting the appropriate tab.
Monday, April 03, 2017United States.Winners in Division I newspapers:Breaking News: First, Whitney Downard, Cheryl Owens and Randy Hammons, The Meridian Star, "Firefighter Dies in Crash"; Second, Lindsey Shelton, The Natchez Democrat, "Flooding Forces Crosby Residents to Flee"; Third, John Surratt, The Vicksburg Post, "Man Jumps to his Death from Interstate 20."General News: First, Zack Steen, The Daily Corinthian, "Two Schools' Final Chapter"; Second, Tim Kalich, The Greenwood Commonwealth, "Is Greenwood Ready for Fluoridation?"; Third, Vershal Hogan, The Natchez Democrat, "County Votes to Take State Flag Down."Features: First, Bobby J. Smith, The Daily Corinthian, "Day at the Fair"; Second, Kathryn Eastburn, The Greenwood Commonwealth, "Facebook Justice"; Third, Terri Frazier, The Vicksburg Post, "Jeffery's Friends."Business: First, Kimberly Shelton, The Daily Corinthian, "Soda Shop Pops the Top Off Nostalgia"; Second, Randy Hammons, The Meridian Star, "450 Jobs"; Third, Ernest Herndon, Enterprise-Journal, "Deal Doldrums."Continuing Coverage: First, Matt Williamson, Enterprise-Journal, "Summit Church Dispute"; Second, Ernest Herndon, Enterprise-Journal, "Flood Relief"; Third, John Surratt, Terri Frazier and Staff, The Vicksburg Post, "Murder Suspect Escapes."Investigative/Public Service: First, Donna Ladd and Imani Khayyam, Jackson Free Press, "A Hunger to Live: Interrupting Violence in Jackson, Miss."; Second, Maki Somosot and Bridget Mire, The Daily Comet, "Deadly Standoff"; Third, The Vicksburg Post, "Breast Cancer."Breaking Sports: First, Ernest Bowker, The Vicksburg Post, "Clinton Knocks WC out of the Playoffs with Overtime Win"; Second, Teddy Renois, Thibodaux Daily Comet, "Family,...
Monday, April 03, 2017Martin Gray and Melinda Martin Pritchett.Ray was a member of First Baptist Church of Niota, as well as a member of BPOE Lodge 1927 and VFW Post 5146. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Meridian Sun Lodge 50 F&AM. He was associated with TSSAA as a football and basketball official for 22 years. He served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 33 years, retiring as a captain, and served in the Tennessee National Guard for eight years. He graduated from Sweetwater High School, where he was an outstanding football and basketball player.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Jackson Whitlock of Athens; two granddaughters, Laura Kate Whitlock of Nashville, and Emily Ann Whitlock of Chattanooga; one step-grandson, Michael Altstatt of Athens; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Dorr Whitlock of Athens; one son-in-law, Bob Altstatt of Athens; one sister, Sharon Whitlock Young of Athens; one stepsister, Marilyn Atchley of Riceville; one brother-in-law, Sam Jones of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews, the Morning Pointe community and many special friends.A funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, in the chapel of Smith Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Cullen Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Lawson Breedlove, Marcus Guinn, Jeremy McNally, Jack King, Vic Whitlock, Butch Quillen, Bob McKee and Bob Whaley. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Kinser, Larry Wallace, John Milton, Bill Wilson, Joe White, Michael Altstatt, Lynn Whitlock and Tennessee Highway Patrol officers.The fa...
