Melvin R. Earnest Wed, 10/24/2018 - 2:27pm Melvin R. Earnest, age 81, of Wood River, died October 17, 2018. Funeral service was held Tuesday, October 23, at ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Melvin R. Earnest