Jane and Fred Smith of Cameron, W.Va., celebrated 50 years of marriage on Dec. 18.

They were united in marriage in 1971 at the Presbyterian Church in Cameron, W.Va. Jane is the daughter of the late Edith and Robert Postlethwaite, and Fred is the son of the late Imogene and Fred Smith.

They have four daughters; Jennifer Chambers of Cameron, Carrie Smith-Bell of Morgantown, the late Lori Smith of Cameron and Sarah Smith of Wheeling.

They have four grandchildren and one great grandchild, Emmett, who was born this year.

Jane worked for the Marx Toy Company then ran her own business, Smith’s Hairstyling, after she graduated from cosmetology school.

Fred served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Following that he also worked for the Marx Toy Company. He then worked as a carpenter for two different companies and ultimately retired from American Electric Power after 19 years.

The family held a celebration in their honor.