Stories from Monday, August 22, 2011

Mom and dad brought Kent home in May of 1963. Kent was a smiling and funny little kid who grew into a very funny and always smiling man. Kent loved people, he loved being around them, and he loved being the center of attention...no matter what it took. Kent loved to laugh. Everything was a joke with Kent whether you thought it was funny or not just didn't matter to Kent, as long as he'd get a laugh out of it...

"A man who loves" Ernie joined his precious daughter, Rebby, in heaven on Aug. 17, 2011. Although he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease, Ernie never lost his love of life, his joy of music, his smile and his own kind of therapy ­ walking. Ernest Dayle Messerly was born Dec. ...

Stephanie DeSoto Wall, 96, of Mountain Home, entered into rest on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at a local care center. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug.29, beginning at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1190 N. 6th East St., Mountain Home. Cremation is under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...