Meriam Spires, age 100, a former resident of Wilkesville, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, Ohio.  She was born August 12, 1919 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, daughter of the late William H. "Will" Campbell and Minnie Huston Campbell.  Meriam was a loving homemaker, who was involved in numerous community activities in Wilkesville, including helping organize and starting the annual 4th of July parade.  Meriam attended the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkesville.  She is survived by her children, Elizabeth "Liz" Zinck (Vincent) of San Francisco, California, and Jim Spires (Hoppie) of Carroll, Ohio; grandchildren, Wendy Spires, Susanne Spires, Rachel Benson (Mike Demmer), Marel Zinck and Laura Covington (James); great-grandchildren, Quinten, Preston, Sasha, James, Zach and Matthew; along with several nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Meriam was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Spires in 1986; granddaughter, Amanda Spires; sister, Ava Miller; and brothers, Dan Campbell and Wayne Campbell.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkesville with Pastor Ann Moody officiating.  A light reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions in Meriam's name be given to the First Presbyterian Church in Wilkesville.  Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston.  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.