Stories from Monday, November 21, 2016

Cemetery sexton Larry Cronin and his crew are joined by Mayor Rich Sykes and representatives from the American Legion, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and local business owners as they dedicate the new veterans memorial area at Mountain View Cemetery during a gathering last week. ...

The city economic development office launches an effort next week to encourage local residents to shop local. Held in conjunction with the American Express Shop Small Campaign, people can participate by using their smart phone to snap a selfie of themselves standing next to one of the Santa Local Joe displays at participating businesses...

Dalene Kay Myers, age 69 of Glenns Ferry, passed away at St. Luke's Elmore Hospital in Mountain Home, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Buster Eugene "Buck" McGhee, age 83 passed away at his home in Grand View, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home...

Annabell Cullen Hughes, age 86, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at St. Luke's Elmore Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

David Lynn Smith, age 74 of Coos Bay, Ore., and formerly of Mountain Home, passed away on Nov. 19, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.