Anniversary Announcements

Combs -- 50 years (07/26/08)
Fred and Ella Mae Combs, of Fort Scott, Kan., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on July 19, 2008. The celebration was hosted by their children and grandchildren, Mike and wife Cheryl, Cody, Brooke and Kamryn Combs. Fred and Ella Mae were married on July 17, 1958, in Miami, Okla...

Local couple celebrates eighth anniversary (07/24/08)

Stephens -- 25 years (07/12/08)
Richard and Robin Stephens, of Gladstone, Mo., celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on July 8, 2008, at the Northbrook Gardens Clubhouse, with a reception hosted by their children, Heather Bozeman and Andrew Stephens. Richard and the former Robin Schasteen were married July 8, 1983, at the Community Christian Church...

Peery -- 50 years (07/12/08)
Tom and Bonnie Peery will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, on Sunday, July 27, 2008. The couple's children will host a reception in honor of their parents, at the First Southern Baptist Church, in Fort Scott (next to Pizza Hut), on July 27, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration is open to all friends and relatives. The family requests the omission of gifts...

Belcher -- 26 years (07/12/08)
Ralph and Doris Belcher, of La Cygne, Kan., will celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary on July 26, 2008. Ralph and the former Doris Duncan were married on July 26, 1982, in Miami, Okla. The couple have 14 children and 29 grandchildren. Cards may be addressed to the Belchers at 402 S. Broadway, La Cygne, KS 66040...

Curtis -- 30 years (07/12/08)
Mr. and Mrs. Monte J. Curtis, Nevada, Mo., will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on July 14, 2008. They were married by the Rev. Earl Ferris in Miami, Okla. Mrs. Curtis, the former Linda Louise Dobson, is a native of Nevada. She is the daughter of George Dobson, Nevada, and the late Bernice Dobson. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1968 and is currently employed as a broker owner in the family owned real estate business...

Testman -- 50 years (07/12/08)
Larry and Jo Testman, Nevada, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren recently, at Table Rock Lake, in Missouri. This was an opportunity for a family scattered across the states to come together and honor the couple in a week-long celebration. ...

McCoun -- 50 years (07/12/08)
John McCoun and the former Betty Jean Schapeler were married at Prairie City, Mo., on July 20, 1958, and will observe their 50th wedding anniversary this month. The couple's children -- Tim and Brenda McCoun, Appleton City, Mo., Terry and Sheila McCoun, Plattsburg, Mo., Tom and Leslie McCoun, Horton, Mo., and Traci and Al Ussery, Sheldon, Mo. -- ask that friends and family of their parents join in the celebration by sending a card or note to the couple at Route 2, Box 328M, Sheldon, MO 64784...

Robertson -- 60 years (07/12/08)
Bob and Maxine (Rinehart) Robertson, of Richards, Mo., will be married 60 years on July 11, 2008. They were married in Nevada by the Rev. Vernon Becker. The couple have two sons, Rob and wife Barbara, and Randy and wife Nancy. They have four grandchildren -- Brett, Blake and wife Janna, Brooke and Briana. No celebration is scheduled...

Turner -- 50 years (06/28/08)
Ernest and Marge Turner will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2008, with a picnic dinner at 3 p.m., at their home in Montevallo, Mo. Omission of gifts is requested.

Keeney -- 50 years (06/28/08)
Don and Oda Keeney, of Fort Scott, Kan., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Methodist Church, in Fort Scott, with a reception hosted by Darrell and Dale Keeney and their families. Don Keeney and the former Oda Harlow were married June 27, 1948, in Pawnee Station, Kan. They have two children and five grandchildren, with a sixth grandchild due in October...

Quick -- 40 years (06/28/08)
Rodger and Susan (Campbell) Quick, Fort Scott, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 22, 2008. They have two children and one grandchild.

Dale and Nancy Scism (06/21/08)
Dale and Nancy Scism will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 29. They were married on June 21, 1958. To celebrate the occasion, an open house will be held from 1-4 p.m., at the Moore-Few community room in Nevada. Friends and family are welcome. The open house is being hosted by their four children -- Rick Scism, Doug Scism, Janie Rogers, and Janice Hines...

Don and Mona Stern (06/20/08)
Don and Mona Stern, of Fort Scott, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, June 20. Donald R. Stern and Mona Lee George were married June 20, 1948 in Aliceville, Kan., with their families and friends. The couple has lived in Fort Scott for 44 years. Don is a retired teacher and coach from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College. Mona was employed by Western Insurance Company...

Ron and Mona Stern (06/20/08)
Don and Mona Stern, of Fort Scott, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, June 20. Donald R. Stern and Mona Lee George were married June 20, 1948 in Aliceville, Kan., with their families and friends. The couple has lived in Fort Scott for 44 years. Don is a retired teacher and coach from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College. Mona was employed by Western Insurance Company...

White -- 70 years (06/14/08)
Earl and Laurel White will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, June 25, 2008. Their kids will be hosting a dinner/reception, June 21, at Prescott Methodist Church from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, the couple is requesting no gifts...

Post -- 60 years (06/14/08)
Joyce E. Newcomb and Elmer C. Post were married on June 18, 1948, at Linwood Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., by Dr. Cassius E. Street. In honor of their 60th wedding anniversary, their family will host an open house on Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home, 2223 StoneGate Dr., Nevada. All family and friends are welcome to come help them celebrate this momentous occasion...

Bruns - 25 years (06/07/08)
Maurice and Charlene Bruns, of Fort Scott, Kan., will celebrate their 25th anniversary, with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren, on Saturday, June 14, 2008. The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., in the banquet room of the Fort Scott Inn, Fort Scott, Kan...

Henry - 50 years (06/07/08)
Dean and Barbara Henry, of Nevada, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8. The couple were married on June 8, 1958.