ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, October 27, 1996 TAG: 9610290107
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 7 EDITION: METRO
Bales anniversary
Odie Halmer and Ivy June Harris Bales are celebrating their 50th Anniversary October 25, 1996. They were married October 25, 1946 and made their home in Sevier County, Tennessee, later moved to Knox County and in 1961 moved to Roanoke, Virginia and built their home in Roanoke County. Odie was employed at Johnson Carper Furniture Company, served in the Army during World War II, the Tennessee National Guard until 1961 and is retired from General Electric.
Ivy June is a daughter of the late Ivy Judson and Sarah Lida Thompson Harris, attended Tarrant Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from Sevier County High in Sevierville, Tennessee and is a former employee of Eli Lilly.
They are the parents of two daughters, Jeanette and Odilee, one son, Odie Jr., and celebrated the day at home with the family. They enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives in Birmingham and Knoxville and attending a concert in Sevier County.
FireBaugh anniversary
Mom & Dad
I love you both,
You're always in my thoughts and dreams. Happy 42nd anniversary,
Clyde & La-Fern FireBaugh
Love, Donna K. Scruggs
Grogan anniversary
Owen and Delitha Grogan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 28, 1996, at their home. The affair was hosted by their children, daughter-in-law and son-in-law and attended by friends and family members of Roanoke, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Ohio. They are members of the Bent Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Grogan is retired from the Roanoke City School System. Mr. Grogan is presently employed by R.A.D.A.R. For celebrating 50 years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Grogan received a certificate of recognition from President Clinton.
They are the parents of Gloria Rena (George) Ferguson, Owen Matthew (Susan) Grogan, Jr., and Jeffrey Wayne Grogan of Roanoke. They have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Hartman Anniversary
David and June Hartman celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary October 6th at a reception hosted by their children. David and June were married on October 5th in Roanoke. They have four sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. David is retired from Eli Lilly and June is a volunteer at the VA Hospital. They are both members of Mountain Pass Baptist Church.
Helm anniversary
Joyce & Tommy Helm celebrated their 50th anniversary on October 25, 1996 at the home of their daughter, Becky Barber. It was hosted by their four children and their spouses, Becky & Bob Barber of Roanoke, Jerry & Donna Helm of Roanoke, David & Kathy Helm of Charlotte, NC, and Jim & Chris Helm of Roanoke. The couple was married October 27, 1946 in Villa Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke by Rev. J. Landon Maddex. Mrs. Helm is the former Joyce Harris. Mr. Helm is employed by Boone & Company.
Hopkins anniversary
On October 27th Wayne and Tamara Hopkins of Columbus, Ohio will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Hopkins is the former Tamara Anderson of Elkhorn, West Va. She is employed by Wal-Mart in Columbus, Ohio, and works in the Personnel Department.
Mr. Hopkins is formerly of Northfork, West Va. and is also employed by Wal-Mart in Columbus, Ohio.
They have one daughter, Destinie Nasha Hopkins.
Jamison anniversary
Some love stories are only fairy tales and some love stories are real. Here is a real-life love story.
When Becky was only 20 years old, Malcolm came into her life through one of his sisters. Becky's parents, Aubrey and Mae Barnhart Spigle, had only a short time to prepare for the upcoming nuptials. After a whirlwind courtship of a few months, this young couple was married in Central Church of the Brethren on October 26, 1946. After a shaky start, life settled down into something of a routine. After several years they began their family- one child every other year for 8 years. It seems they were trying to keep up with their original families. Becky's family consisted of Wray, Bill, Bob and the late Rachael Nichols. Malcolm's family consisted of Barry, Violet Penick, the late Junior, the late Evelyn Moore and the late Bev Maye Stafford. Malcolm also has a ""step"" family consisting of Mae Donnelly, Bev Kirby, Peggy Dickson, and the late Gary Wintemeyer. Malcolm's father, John Jamison, married Grace Gilbert. After Grace's death, John married Grace's sister Edna Gilbert Wintemeyer, who became an integral part of Malcolm and Becky's life. Becky was employed by A.T. Loyd, Attorney (whose firm later became Jolly, Place, Fralin, and Prillaman), throughout most of her working life. Malcolm spent many years at Rowe Furniture and Ward's Mobile Home Sales. In their 60's they ventured out into business ownership with the acquisition of J's Village Hardware in Stewartsville. Now retired, they spend time working on their neighborhood association committees and enjoy their place on Craig Creek. Time apart is spent with Becky being involved in church activities and with Malcolm ""piddling"" in his workshop. Their children are: Steve, and wife Lisa; Cary; Dale, and wife Donna; Lisa, and husband Carlton Radcliff. Malcolm and Becky share a special relationship with their six grandchildren. Malcolm and Becky are very different personalities. The richness of each of them has blended to created a unique and loving relationship that has lasted a lifetime. We commend your commitment and strive to follow your example.
Lucado anniversary
William H. and Lila Bowe Lucado celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 25, 1996. A reception hosted by their children and grandchildren was held at Bethel Baptist Church in Salem, VA.
Ratliff anniversary
Douglas and Willietta Ratliff celebrated their 50th anniversary on October 26, 1996. The celebration was held at the Sheraton Airport and was hosted by their six daughters. The couple was married Oct. 24, 1946 in Washington, DC. and made their home in Roanoke. Mrs. Ratliff is the former Willietta Norton. Their children are Donna Rey Thompson of Roanoke, Sharon Ratliff of Copperas, Tx., Judy Hamblett of Kernersville, NC, Sandra Ratliff of Klamath Falls, Calif., Lisa Phillips of Roanoke and Paula Mason of Roanoke. They have eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Ratliff is retired from N&W & now works at Southern Pawn. Mrs. Ratliff is a homemaker. They are members of West End Presbyterian Church. Out-of-town guests included J. R. Benton of Jonesboro, Ga., R.D. Baker of L.A., Calif., Teresa Sanchez of Albuquerque, N. Mexico and Rebecca Baseler of Atlanta, Ga. All children were in attendance.
Reed anniversary
Ruth and Malvin Reed celebrated their 57th anniversary. They were married September 28, 1939, in Roanoke County. They have one son, two daughters and three grandchildren.
Turner anniversary
Rachel and Allan Turner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 20, 1996 at the Vinton War Memorial. The reception was hosted by their children; John Turner, Steven Turner, Susan LaBarbera and Donna Clark. The couple was married on October 19, 1946. Mrs. Turner is the former Rachel Bowdel. She has been a member of the Westchester Garden Club for 35 years. She and Mr. Turner both worked for Norfolk and Western Railway and Mr. Turner retired from the railway in 1979. The couple has six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Whitney anniversary
Richard Stone and Audrey Kaler Whitney celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 26, 1996 with a dinner at Ye Olde English Inn hosted by their children. They have lived in Roanoke for over 42 years and are members of St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. The couple has three children, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law: Deborah and Gene Jones, Richard Jr. and Carole Whitney, and Rebecca Whitney, all of Roanoke. They also have five grandchildren: John David Whitney, of Charlottesville, VA; Melissa Kari Whitney, Allyson Paige Whitney and Erin Lindsay Whitney, all of Roanoke; and Austin Andrew Eells, of Roanoke. Their family thanks them for all the love and support they have provided over the years and wishes them many more happy occasions to celebrate.
Wood anniversary
Lewis and Claudine Wood celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Oct. 4, 1996. They spent their anniversary week in Marietta, Ohio, touring the historic city and enjoying a dinner cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheller on the Ohio River. They dined on Historic Showboat Becky Thatcher while attending the Showboat drama ""A Time to Remember"", remembrances of their lives as it covered an identical span. They were honored with a personal tour on the Mississippi Queen Sternwheller Steamboat during its official stop by the Lafayette Riverboat Era Hotel on the Ohio River.
Mrs. Wood is the former Claudine Cronk. The couple's children are Bruce M. Wood, Roanoke, and Keith N. Wood, Goodview.
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