Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Delano Sr. Chapman, of Stover, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Monday.Lucy Marie Dodson and Franklin Delano Chapman Sr. were married Jan. 30, 1952, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Granite City,...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Don Plowman, of Sedalia, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 23.Suzanne Cooksey and Don Plowman were married Jan. 23, 1962, at First Christian Church in Pattonsburg, by the Rev. Maurice Pond. They are both retired.They...... Full story

Dr. and Mrs. Chester Kirkpatrick, of Sedalia, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner, held by their children, on Jan. 15 at Best Western State Fair Inn.Dorothy Towner and Chester Kirkpatrick were married June 18, 1952, at First...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. James Eaton, of Sedalia, will observe their 66th wedding anniversary on Jan. 16.Wilda Hines and James Eaton were married by a justice of the peace on Jan. 16, 1946, in Bernalillo, N.M.. They were remarried by Pastor Adams on Jan. 17....... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris, of Sedalia, observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.They celebrated Sunday with a dinner, hosted by their sons, Craig Harris and Randy Harris, both of Raytown.Mary Ann Morrison and Jim Harris were married Jan....... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Spry, of Lincoln, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Beva Spradlin and Wayne Spry were married Jan. 16, 1952, in Kansas City.They are both retired.They have two children, Sherry Kent, of Valley Center,...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Twenter, of Sedalia, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday.The Rev. Jim Betzen will conduct a renewal of vows service at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Church. A private family dinner will be hosted by their children...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Randall, of Dresden, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a private reception held by their children and grandchildren on Dec. 30. Elizabeth “Betty” Stohr and Ralph Randall were married Dec. 30, 1961, at...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cook, of Sedalia, observed their 66th wedding anniversary on Thursday.Ruth Anne Berry and Ed Cook were married Dec. 22, 1945, in Sedalia.Mr. Cook is self-employed at Cook’s Furniture in Sedalia. Mrs. Cook is also...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. James “Jim” V. Edwards, of Sedalia, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner, held by their children, on Dec. 16 at Baxter’s Lakeside Grill in Lake Ozark. Jean Workman and James Edwards were...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Rhoads, of Sedalia, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren.Patricia Spaits and Henry F. Rhoads were married Dec. 27, 1951, at Epworth United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Emerson...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goode, of Otterville, will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary with a private family celebration on Dec. 30.Mary Mertgen and Charles Goode were married Dec. 17, 1960, at St. John United Church of Christ in Florence, by the...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Robert “Bob” Meyer, of Sedalia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, held by their children, on Friday at Bill Meyer’s Garage in Sedalia.Judi Pritchard and Robert Meyer were married Dec....... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Marquess, of Sedalia, will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Jan. 1.Donna Wilson and Randy Marquess were married Jan. 1, 1982, at Parkview Christian Church, by the Rev. Russ Holder.Mr. Marquess is a truck driver for Rockin...... Full story

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Franklin, of Neosho Rapids, Kan., observed their 15th wedding anniversary on Dec. 14.Michelle Foote and Chris Franklin were married Dec. 14, 1996, at East Sedalia Baptist Church, by the Rev. Wayne Isgriggs.Mr. Franklin works for...... Full story