Death notices for Monday, Dec. 17, 2007

Robert Copeland Hughes September 18, 1922 - December 10, 2007 Robert Copeland Hughes passed away on December 10, 2007 in Merced, California at the age of 85. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 4-8 pm at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007at 1:00 pm at Ivers & Alcorn funeral home. Pastor's Dustin & Olivia Metcalf officiating. Burial to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park in Merced, CA.

William C. Ellington Jr. “Bill” April 8, 1926 ~ December 3, 2007 Military honors have been scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 11:00 am at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 W. McCabe Road, Gustine, California 95322. Arrangements for William "Bill" C. Ellington Jr. are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.

Joe Donald Hampton April 2, 1938 ~ December 13, 2007 Joe Donald Hampton, born in Hillsborough, Texas on April 2, 1938, passed away December 13, 2007 in Merced, California at the age of 69 years. Services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.