Stories from Monday, February 20, 2012

James R. Swearingen, 62, Mountain Home passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in a Boise hospital with family members at his side. Services were held Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, and he was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery...

Jeannie Pietras, 59 died Feb. 1, 2012, at a Boise hospital following complication from surgery. Family and friends were at her bedside. Memorial services are planned for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the American Legion Hall with refreshments. Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Jesse Le Roy Cochran Sr., 74, of Mountain Home passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 in Mountain Home. A graveside service will be held Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at American Legion Hall Post 26...

Albert "Al" L. Tarp, 72, of Mountain Home passed away on Feb. 13, 2012, at a Phoenix, Ariz., hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Burial will follow at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery in Boise at 2 p.m...

This is a story of our town, yes Mountain Home, ID! This a story for all that has lived in Mtn Home and from all walks of life! I came to Mtn Home in 1979 and from the first day I was there I began to meet the best people I have ever met! I was 16 years old at the time, just at the end of my high school days. Among the many friends I had, I had the privilege in meeting 4 special people that had a great impact on my life!...