Stories from Monday, May 17, 2010

Dear editor: The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce put on a political forum at AJ's May 4. My conversation with Henry Hibbert, the Democratic party candidate for the state senate, was quite enlightening. Just after this forum, Henry shared with a few people that the Elmore County Democratic party has not provided any resources to him despite his active participation in the party...

Verna E. Denton, 81, of Mountain Home, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010, at local hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Walter F. Ford was born Sept. 4, 1931, in Standfield, Ore., to Robert and Alice Ford and entered into rest while surrounded by his family at home on May 13, 2010, in Mountain Home, Idaho. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, at the Elk's Lodge in Mountain Home, and military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #26. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

Teddy "Ted" Andrew Dixon, 81, of Mountain Home, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at a local hospital. A memorial service was held on Monday, May 17, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel with military honors provided by American Legion Post #26...

Ethel L. "Bo" Stinnett, 67, was called home by our Lord and Savior on May 15, 2010, after battling with Multiple Sclerosis for many years and a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Carl Richard Alexander, 94, of Glenns Ferry and Featherville, said goodbye to his sister, daughters, and granddaughters, made peace with his maker and answered his last call May 17, 2010. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 21, at the Glenns Ferry VFW Hall with a viewing preceding the service at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at the Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...