Anniversaries

Bartletts Honor 60th

Robert "Bob" Bartlett and Dorothy Hoyt Bartlett of McMechen celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 4.They were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in South Wheeling on Dec. 4, 1954, where they renewed their vows on their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004. They are active members of Trinity.Bob Bartlett served four years in the U.S. Air Force; he was stationed in Alaska for three years following basic training and school. He was employed at Bayer Chemical Co. in New Martinsville for 24 years and retired in 1993 as a shift foreman.Dorothy Bartlett worked as a ...

Malsons Celebrate 65th

Robert and Janis Malson of Moundsville celebrated their 65th anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 2.They were united in marriage in the parsonage of the First Christian Church in Moundsville on Dec. 2, 1949.Bob Malson is retired from Allied-Hanlin Chemical Co. Janis Malson is a homemaker.They are the parents of two children, Kerry L., deceased, and Janet Alderman of Moundsville. Two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter complete the family.The couple celebrated with a family brunch at Oglebay Resort, Wheeling.

Phillips’ Mark 50 Years

Ralph and Velinda Phillips of New Martinsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 11. They were united in marriage at the Pine Grove Church of Christ by Donald Kline.Ralph Phillips is the son of the late Ralph F. and Betty Phillips of Pine Grove. He is a former employee of PPG and was the Wetzel County assessor 30 years.Velinda Phillips is the daughter of the late Lewis and Iva Gene (Arens) Allen of Mobley. She was employed as a teacher at Hundred High School and then was a 4-H home demonstration agent for four years. She retired as a business teacher from ...

Franklins Celebrate 50th

Linda and Dave Franklin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 12.They were united in marriage Dec. 12, 1964 at the Christian Church in Moundsville by the Rev. Andrew Laney.Linda Franklin is the daughter of Ted and Lucille Hubbard of Beech Bottom.Dave Franklin is the son of Homer and Buenagene Franklin of Lynn Camp, W.Va.They are the parents of three children. The family includes Sam and his wife, Rhonda, of Fish Creek; Amy of Columbus; and Ted and his wife, Amy, of Lancaster, Ohio. They have four grandchildren.They celebrated with a cookout and hay ride with family ...

Marshalls Reach 50th

Barbara Sidiropolis Marshall and Ronald Marshall of St. Clairsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.The couple was married at St. John's Catholic Church in Benwood on June 27, 1964.Ronald Marshall is retired from Bayer Corp.A surprise party took place on June 14, hosted by their daughter, Joanna Hockenberger and her husband, Brian, at Belmont Hills Country Club in St. Clairsville.

Coasts Mark 50 Years

Harold and Linda Coast of Wheeling celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 4.They were united in marriage on Dec. 5, 1964 at Warwood United Methodist Church by the Rev. John Q. Geiger.Linda Coast is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Florence Taylor of Power and Wellsburg. She is a retired floral designer and picture framer.Harold Coast is the son of the late Harold "Bud" Coast and the late Margaret Miller of Wheeling. He is retired from Weirton Steel with 38 years of service.They are the parents of four children. The family includes LouAnn and Rusty Conner of ...