Celebrations

Please join us in congratulating Vern and Vena Todd on their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 17, 1964, at Savannah Ave. Baptist Church, in St. Joseph. They lived most of their married life in Helena, Missouri, where they raised their three sons, Vern (Sondra) Todd, Tracy (Kelly) Todd and Tim (Amy)

Charley and Kathy (Fare) Brand celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2024, with family. They were married Feb. 15, 1974, at the United Methodist Church, Ravenwood, Missouri. They are the parents of Brandon (Natasha) Brand. They also have three granddaughters, Ashton, Lana and Victoria Brand, Maryville, Missouri. Cards may be sent to the

John “Rick” and Monica Purdy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 1, 2023. They were married on Dec. 1, 1973. A surprise 50th Anniversary celebration was held with family and friends at D&G Pub and Grub. Their children are Brian (Chrissy), Amy, Amber (Tony), and Summer (Brian). They also have 10 grandchildren and four

Gary and Willa (Herman) Swanson were married Feb. 14, 1964. Rev. Fred Presley conducted the service in the Savannah Baptist Church. Gary was a National Bank examiner for five years after graduating Missouri University at Columbia. Then he joined his father, Kermit, and grandfather, E.J., in the retail grocery business. Willa graduated from the Kansas

John and Jeannie Saunders will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Jan. 26, 2024. The couple were married on Jan. 26, 1964, while on semester break of their senior year at the University of Missouri. Upon graduation they moved to the family farm at 8230 S.W. State Route J, Osborn, MO 64474, where they currently

Rodney and Nancy Wales will celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary on Jan. 26, 2024. They were married on Jan. 26, 1974. Cards may be sent to them at 203 North Monroe Street, Oregon, MO 64473.

Dean and Nola (Heller) Ferguson will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 14, 2024. They were married in 1954 at the First Baptist Church, in Savannah, Missouri, by Dr. Howard Judah. Dean operated Ferguson Milk Hauling for 23 years in the Cosby, Missouri, area. He started his work history with Swift and Co. and

Pat and Vicki Sampson will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 22, 2023. They were married on that date in 1973. They will be celebrating their anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, at their home, 2555 SW Bethel Rd., DeKalb, Mo. 64440. Cards are welcome, but the couple requests no

Royal and Debbie Barnett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17, 2023. They were married at the Linden United Methodist Church, in Waterloo, Iowa, on Nov. 17, 1973. The couple has three beautiful daughters, Chanda (Gary) Proffit, of St Joseph, Kendra Young, of Savannah, Missouri, and Christina (Jason) Burdette, of Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Kem and Brenda (Toombs) Hines, of St. Joseph, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12, 2023. They were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 1983, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in St. Joseph, with the Reverend Wally Reed officiating. November 12 was also opening day of deer season so the

Clifton and Janis Hibbs will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Nov. 30, 1963, in McFall, Missouri. They have one daughter, Jennifer A. (Steve) Ward. They also have two granddaughters, Reganne and Riley Reed and three step-granddaughters. Come celebrate with us on Nov. 19, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Knights

Wilfred and Joanna (Hamera) Jung will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 28, 2023. They were married at the Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, in St. Joseph, on Sept. 28, 1963. They have three children, Anne Jung-Mathews, Campton, New Hampshire, Angela Chapman, Kansas City, Missouri, and Aaron Jung, Platte City, Missouri. They also have six

Don and Joy Hood will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 2023. They were married at the Methodist Church, in Pickering, Missouri, on Sept. 12, 1948. Their children are Donna (Danny) Pearson and Darla (Dave) Tobin. They have four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. There is a family celebration planned. Cards may be sent

Marty and Rosemary (Schultz) Novak are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married by Monsignor Nowland at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Sept. 10, 1983. Rosemary retired from Evergy (originally St. Joseph Light & Power) after 45 years. Marty retired from New-Press & Gazette Company after 44 years. Marty is currently serving on

Donnie and Janeane Miller are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 21, 2023. They were married at the Ravenwood Christian Church, in Ravenwood, Missouri, on Sept. 21, 1963. Their daughter is Lori (Scott) Bergman. Their grandchildren are Brice Bergman and Brent Bergman. Please join us for an anniversary celebration honoring their 60 years of