Anniversaries

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 ...

Doughertys Mark 50th

Jeff and Becky Dougherty of Wheeling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 16. They were united in marriage on July 16, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Martins Ferry. Jeff Dougherty is the son of the late Ray and Naomi Dougherty and is retired from Straub Honda, where he was the parts manager. Becky Dougherty is the daughter of the late Richard and Isabel Shober and is a retired registered nurse from Wheeling Hospital, where she continues to work one day a week in the operating room. The Doughertys are the parents of three children. The family includes Lori ...

O’Learys Mark 45th Year

John T. and Nancy Ellen Rice O’Leary of Wheeling are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary today, July 24. They were united in marriage July 24, 1971, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wheeling. The Rev. Frank R. Haig, S.J., then president of Wheeling Jesuit University, officiated the double-ring ceremony. After the nuptial Mass, he imparted a papal blessing, which had been granted by Pope Paul VI. Nancy Ellen O’Leary is the daughter of the late Frank L. and Mary Ellen Voellinger Rice of Wheeling. She is a graduate of Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy, Wheeling Jesuit ...