Payette Enterprise
Thursday, April 06, 1916
Merchison Johnson was born in Nampa, Idaho, April 15, 1897. At the age of four his parents took him to Huntington, Oregon, where they remained for about seven years. Thence he came with his parents to Mallheur co., Oregon, near Payette, Idaho, where he made his home until the time of his death. About five years ago his health failed. Every possible attention was given him; but his health was not restored. Died Thursday, March 30, 1916. Age 18 years, 11 months, 15 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a father and mother, three brothers and a host of friends.
"I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: even so saith the spirit; for they rest from their labors."
The funeral was conducted by P. H. Evans, Pastor of Payette Baptist church, Saturday noon at the house and the body was buried in the Riverside Cemetery.
