Thomas and Deborah Clark of Wellsburg observed their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, Dec. 27.They were united in marriage Dec. 27, 1974.Family members said they were married "shortly after Debbie literally fell into Tom's arms. She stumbled forward down a staircase where Tom stood below catching her."They celebrated with family at their home in Wellsburg on Sunday, Dec. 28.
Charles and Barbara McConnaughy of Wheeling celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Saturday, Jan. 3.They were united in marriage Jan. 3, 1985.Barbara McConnaughy is the daughter of the late Clarence and Martha Ferus of Cleveland. She is a graduate of Ohio University and is a retired teacher in Ohio County Schools.Charles McConnaughy is the son of the late Charles and Genevieve McConnaughy. He is a graduate of Wheeling Central Catholic High School and an Air Force veteran. He is retired from Laborers Local 1149.They are the parents of a daughter, Laura, with whom they celebrated the ...
Steve and Jamesie Beecroft of Kentwood, Mich., formerly of Wheeling, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26.They were united in marriage on Dec. 26, 1964 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph by Monsignor Joseph J. Wanstreet.They are the parents of Camille (Mark) Mann of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Steve (Stephanie) Beecroft of Bolivia, N.C., and Chris Beecroft of Wheeling.They have four grandchildren.A family celebration is being held in Bolivia, N.C., this Christmas season.
David and Diana Johnston of Bethlehem will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today, Dec. 21.They were united in marriage on Dec. 21, 1974 at Hillview Terrace Church of Christ in Moundsville by Evangelist Donald Cooper.Diana Johnston is the daughter of the late W.G. "Bo" Brown and Helen Brown.David Johnston is the son of the late William "Bob" and the late Mildred "Midge" Johnston.They have two children. The family includes daughter Megan and son Ryan and his wife, Jaime, all of Moundsville. They have five grandchildren.
George "Bob" and Dawn Knight Jackson of Powhatan Point will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 27.They were married in the First Methodist Church of Bellaire by the Rev. George Bailey.Bob Jackson is a retired supervisor at Comcast.They are the parents of three sons: George "Bob" II (Vicki) of Shadyside, Kevin (Kelly) of Cambridge and Chris (Alicia) of Powhatan Point. They have five grandchildren.A family celebration will be held in their honor.
Richard H. "Dick" and Bernice M. McKimmie of Moundsville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 17.Bernice McKimmie is retired from Marshall County Schools.Dick McKimmie is retired from Triangle Conduit & Cable Co.The couple has three daughters. The family includes Barbara (Jay) Bettinazzi of Glen Dale; Bonnie (Garee) Earnest of Johnstown, Ohio and Carol (Jim) Hilton of Orient, Ohio. They have nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.