Ralph and Shirley Pearce of Parsons celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home hosted by their children.

Mattie Hale and Hunter Freeberg, both of Parsons, announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Becky Hale of Chetopa. He is the son of Rick and Tina Freeberg of rural Parsons.

Mr. and Mrs. John Pegues of Parsons will observe their 50th wedding anniversary next week. 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph “Jay” O’Brien of St. Paul are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Richard and Jenene Russell of Edna will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Edna United Methodist Church. 

L.T. and Carrie Tierney will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at Kitchen Pass, 1711 Main.

Larry and Nancy Gregory of rural Cherryvale will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at Mound Valley Community Center.

Keith and Charlean Wilson of Parsons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Independence Day.

Erin Danielle Marie Mason and Bryce Matthew Carlson announce their engagement. 

Marla Jean Eccles of Chetopa and Michael Lee Jones of Caney announce their engagement.

Ron and Jeannie “Iva” McDaniel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a come-and-go celebration for family and friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the couple’s home, 1603 Felix. Their children will host the event.

Rex and Judy (Perez) Allen celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 2, 2019, at Nocona Hills Community Church in Nocona, Texas. They were married on March 4, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. They have three children, Diana and David Garard of Erie, Rex and Debbie Allen of Shreveport, L…

Hosea and Mildred Banzet, rural Altamont, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a private family celebration.

Lauren Renae Tapp of Spring Hill and Anthony Patrick Diskin of Mission announce their engagement.

Brynn Madison Green and Jacob Michael Saye were married in a double-ring ceremony on Dec. 15 in Mound Valley. Marty Warren, a very special pastor, teacher, coach and family friend, officiated the 4:30 p.m. nuptials.

Robert and Sharon (Galichia) Brandenburg were married 50 years ago on Nov. 17, 1968, at the First Presbyterian Church in Parsons. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends. At the gathering, Kay Lawrence and Warren Townsend, accompanied by…

Gene and Daisy White observed their 60th wedding anniversary Friday. A private family celebration to honor the couple took place on Sept. 8.

Greg and Mae Ramey of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Nichole Ramey of Olathe, to Randy Alan Reed of Olathe. He is the son of Leon Reed and Angie Reed of Oskaloosa.

Larry and Carolyn Bennett of Parsons observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an Alaskan cruise. Upon their return to Kansas City, their three sons hosted a family dinner.

Stan and Kathy Stitt will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the Thayer Senior Center, 301 Neosho St., Thayer.

Charles and Dorothy Gross of Parsons announce the engagement of their daughter, Toni E. Gross of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Rashid Woods of Chicago. The couple met while attending Labette Community College.

Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Curran of Altamont will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Altamont United Methodist Church. The event is hosted by their children and their families.

Lora Ann Finley and Christian Isaacs were married on April 7 at Stony Point Chapel near Baldwin City by Pastor Paul A. Babcock.

Richard and Myrna Seyfert of Chetopa and San Benito, Texas, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 27.

Don and Mary Frye of Lindsborg and Jacque and James Webb of Abilene announce the engagement of their daughter, Chantiel Dawn Frye of Manhattan, to Brett Alan Hevel of Manhattan. He is the son of Joe Hevel of Pittsburg and Lori Hevel of Eudora.

Shane and Jill Boultinghouse of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonny Jaeh Boultinghouse of Omaha, Nebraska, to Dallas Anthony Smith of Omaha. He is the son of Don and Mary Smith of Walnut.

Hillary Dickey and Brannon Green were married June 10at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Girard. The Rev. Tom Stroot officiated the 2:30 p.m. ceremony.

David and Becky Meek of Pittsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Kennedee Elyse Borum of Pittsburg, to Nathan Kyle Beachner of Rupert, Idaho. He is the son of Gary and Kim Beachner of Parsons.

Dr. Autumn Finley and Mr. Michael Morton were married on July 1 at Altamont United Methodist Church by the bride’s grandfather, Judge Samuel Iliff Mason.

Michael and Lizabeth Finley of Altamont joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Lora Ann Finley, to Mr. Christian Isaacs of Topeka.

John and Allene Hensley of Erie are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rea of Oswego will observe their 60th wedding anniversary this month with a small family celebration.