The Rev. Donald E. Merritt, 79, of Cedar Hill died Aug. 26, 2013, at Big River Nursing and Rehab in Cedar Hill. The Rev. Merritt is survived by his wife of 57 years, Naomi (Kronk) Merritt.
Funeral services were held Sept. 2 at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Cedar Hill. Burial was in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements were under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.