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55 Years: Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Carpenter of Rockport will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 30. The couple was married on Aug. 30, 1970, in Parkersburg by the late Warren Fluharty. Gregory was a certified welder at American Municipal Power of Ohio until his retirement. Linda is a homemaker. They have one daughter, Melissa Tingler (Dustin) of Rockport and one granddaughter, Ashley (Joseph) and two great-grandchildren, Augustus and Rose Matheny of Washington, W.Va. A celebration will be held at the family farm.

50 Years: Bennett

Marvin and Dianne (Viar) Bennett will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 9, 1975, at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Vienna, W.Va. Marvin is the son of the late Charles Bennett and the late Shirley Hammond, and the stepson of Robert Hammond. Dianne ...

80 Years: Peoples

Donovan Peoples is marking his 80th birthday on July 27. Cards of “condolence” may be sent to 210 Marshall Road, Marietta, OH 45750.

50 Years: Schwendeman

Kevin and Cynthia Schwendeman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21. Their children, Ryann Jewett (Alonzo) and Brandon (Jamie) Schewendeman, and grandchildren Mayya, Nathan and Brooklynn were present for a celebratory dinner. From left, Jamie Schwendeman, Brandon Schwendeman, ...

Congratulations: Taylor & Hall

Preston Michael Taylor, 42, and Jennifer Alicia Hall, 25, married in a private ceremony on June 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Fort Boreman Park in Parkersburg. Forever together never apart.

99 Years: Nichols

Clarence and Reda Nichols of Washington County will celebrate their 75th anniversary on Aug. 6. Clarence will mark his 99th birthday on July 7. Reda will do the same on Dec. 5. They first met in Marietta on Putnam Street near Broughton’s Restaurant. Clarence took one look at Reda and said ...