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Hendersons Mark Golden

Paul “Marty” and Ledorah B. “Letty” Henderson of Mount Olivet celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were united in marriage on July 2, 1966, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Benwood. Letty Henderson was born in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Mary E. and Clarence “Whitey” Reinhardt. She is retired from Marshall County Schools. Marty Henderson was born in Charleston, son of the late Ralph C. and Madelyn V. Korngiver Henderson. He is retired from Scott Lumber (Carpenters Local 3) and active in the Mount Olivet Lions Club. They are the parents of ...

Browns Mark 70 Years

Hunter Biddle and Betty Ann Brown of St. Clairsville are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary today, July 3. They were united in marriage July 3, 1946, at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville. Betty Ann Brown is the daughter of the late Howard and Bertha Fritter Howell of Flushing. She was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and is a homemaker. Biddle Brown is the son of the late Hunter and Catherine Biddle Brown of St. Clairsville. He is retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and Oglebay Park. They have four children. The family includes Joyce Zambito and her ...

LaMottes Mark Golden

Andrew “Chick” and Joyce LaMotte of Bridgeport will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. They were united in marriage on July 13, 1966, at West Bridgeport Methodist Church with the Rev. Gordon Farmer officiating. Chick LaMotte is the son of Andrew LaMotte and the late Patricia LaMotte. Joyce LaMotte is the daughter of the late John and Mary Smith of Barton. They have two children: LaNette (Kevin) Krob of Bridgeport and Andrew (Angel) of Bellaire, and five grandchildren. A family celebration is planned.

Eddys Reach Milestone

Alfred Lonzo “Lonnie” and Marie Sharlett Eddy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26. They were united in marriage on June 26, 1966, in the rose garden at Lonnie Eddy’s parents’ home in Middlebourne by the Rev. Ralph Hanlin. Marie Eddy is the daughter of the late Shirl and Elsie Baker of Middlebourne. She worked as a caregiver to the elderly for more 30 years and also babysat several children. Lonnie Eddy is the son of the late Leonard “Doc” and Lillie Eddy of Middlebourne. He worked for 31 1/2 years as a bus driver for Tyler County Schools. He also was a ...

Beavers Reach 50 Years

Darla J. Morris and Richard W. Beaver Jr. of Moundsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. They were united in marriage on July 23, 1966, in the Calvary United Methodist Church in Moundsville. Paul Tucker was best man. Gary Francis and the late Sam Williams were ushers. Marcelyn Romines Hanlon was maid of honor, and the late Phyllis Carter was a bridesmaid. Darla Beaver is a retired office manager for the Altmeyer Funeral Home in Moundsville, where she served for more than 20 years. Richard Beaver is retired from Consol Energy, Ireland Mine, with 43 years of ...

Muldrews Mark Golden

Fred and Elaine Muldrew of Vinton, Va., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 25. They were united in marriage on June 25, 1966, at Warwood Christian Church in Warwood, Wheeling. Elaine Muldrew is the daughter of the late Samuel and Delores Murray. She is a graduate of Warwood High School. Fred Muldrew is son of the late Fred N. Muldrew. He is retired from Exxon Corp. and is a graduate of Wheeling High School and Wheeling Barber College. They are the parents of two children: Sean (Suzanne) of Vinton, Va., and Jason (Kathy), stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base ...