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McClanahans celebrate 60th anniversary
Dr. and Mrs. R.L. McClanahan of Salem celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2012. Bob is a retired colonel in the US Army Reserves and Salem dentist. He is currently on staff with Virginia Western Community College in the Dental Hygiene School. Gerry is a volunteer at the Salem Roanoke County Food... »quick payday loans with small commissions
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Eugene and Florence Francisco of New Castle are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married in Roanoke County at Stouffers Chapel on Feb. 20, 1942. They have four children: Carolyn Roberts, Linda Hall and spouse Rick, Barry and spouse Rebecca and Mike and spouse Natalie. They also have six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. »
Franciscos celebrate 70th anniversary
Eugene and Florence Francisco of New Castle are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married in Roanoke County at Stouffers Chapel on Feb. 20, 1942. They have four children: Carolyn Roberts, Linda Hall and spouse Rick, Barry and spouse Rebecca and Mike and spouse Natalie. They also have six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. »
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Don and Jean Ferguson Mabes will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 24. They were married at GardenCity Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert Crawford. The couple were blessed with one son, Steve Mabes, and two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Chad Amiot and Jeannie and Joe Gallagher. They have seven grandchildren: Brandon,... »
Mabes 50th anniversary
Don and Jean Ferguson Mabes will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 24. They were married at GardenCity Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert Crawford. The couple were blessed with one son, Steve Mabes, and two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Chad Amiot and Jeannie and Joe Gallagher. They have seven grandchildren: Brandon,... »
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Maxwell and Christine Harris of Salem celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 2, 2011. Rejoicing with them were their three children, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who reside in Virginia and Kentucky. »
Harris 65th anniversary
Maxwell and Christine Harris of Salem celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Nov. 2, 2011. Rejoicing with them were their three children, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who reside in Virginia and Kentucky. »
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zirkle Hurt (Dick and Marie) will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 14. They have four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Their children are Bonnie, Ronnie, Pam and Sam. Grandchildren are Sammy, Seth, Stephanie and Alexandria, and great-grandchildren, Haidyn, Brendyn and Westin. »
Hurts will celebrate 60th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zirkle Hurt (Dick and Marie) will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 14. They have four children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Their children are Bonnie, Ronnie, Pam and Sam. Grandchildren are Sammy, Seth, Stephanie and Alexandria, and great-grandchildren, Haidyn, Brendyn and Westin. »
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Dale and Florence Sheppard of Salem will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. They have four children, Ronnie Sheppard and Connie Sheppard, daughters Debbie Richardson and Patricia Hill and seven grandchildren, Brian Andrews, Jessica Brimmer, Christina Hill, Justin Sheppard, Jennifer Chierchia, Adam Hill and Andy Sheppard. The Sheppards also have eight great-grandchildren:... »
Sheppards celebrate 60th anniversary
Dale and Florence Sheppard of Salem will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. They have four children, Ronnie Sheppard and Connie Sheppard, daughters Debbie Richardson and Patricia Hill and seven grandchildren, Brian Andrews, Jessica Brimmer, Christina Hill, Justin Sheppard, Jennifer Chierchia, Adam Hill and Andy Sheppard. The Sheppards also have eight great-grandchildren:... »
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Susan McKee Wilson and Master Sgt. (Ret.) John Carson Wilson of Salem celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 4 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. They were married on June 4, 1986, at Roanoke Congregational Holiness Church. Susan is a 1986 graduate of Staunton River High School and is employed as the Branch Manager for Old... »
Wilson 25th anniversary
Susan McKee Wilson and Master Sgt. (Ret.) John Carson Wilson of Salem celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 4 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. They were married on June 4, 1986, at Roanoke Congregational Holiness Church. Susan is a 1986 graduate of Staunton River High School and is employed as the Branch Manager for Old... »
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John and Loraine (Gross) Whitley celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with loved ones on Dec. 22. The couple operated several restaurants in Salem and John was later a Realtor. They have one daughter, one granddaughter and a puppy named “Cookie.” »
Whitleys celebrate 65 years
John and Loraine (Gross) Whitley celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with loved ones on Dec. 22. The couple operated several restaurants in Salem and John was later a Realtor. They have one daughter, one granddaughter and a puppy named “Cookie.” » COMMENTS
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Robert Allan Glass and Carolyn Arnold Glass of Salem celebrated their 20th anniversary. They were married October 14, 1989, in The Wedding Chapel in Salem with the Rev. James E. White officiating. Mrs. Glass graduated from William Fleming High School. Mr. Glass graduated from Glenvar High School and Virginia Western Community College. She is retired... »
Glass anniversary
Robert Allan Glass and Carolyn Arnold Glass of Salem celebrated their 20th anniversary. They were married October 14, 1989, in The Wedding Chapel in Salem with the Rev. James E. White officiating. Mrs. Glass graduated from William Fleming High School. Mr. Glass graduated from Glenvar High School and Virginia Western Community College. She is retired... »
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Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Buchanan of Roanoke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to The Homestead. Harrison Lewis Buchanan, who then was from Morganton, N.C., and Lucy Annette Moore of Lenoir, N.C., were married Jan. 2, 1960, in Gaffney, S.C. The trip was a gift from their children, who are: Donna Sigman... »
Buchanan 50th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Buchanan of Roanoke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to The Homestead. Harrison Lewis Buchanan, who then was from Morganton, N.C., and Lucy Annette Moore of Lenoir, N.C., were married Jan. 2, 1960, in Gaffney, S.C. The trip was a gift from their children, who are: Donna Sigman... »
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Congratulations, John and Loraine. I'm Annie Lee's daughter, and I'll forward this to her.
Sandra Morris December 28, 2010
Congratulations to a very beautiful couple....may you have many, many more. From ALL OF US down here in North Carolina !
More Comments » (2)Anita Gibson December 28, 2010