ANNIVERSARIES Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Oct. 20, 2004 Fiftieth Anniversary HOWARD LEE and BONNIE LYNN HENSON HUGGINS A renewing of vows will be held at 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30, 2004 at the 4th Street Church of Christ in Selmer. Howard and Bonnie were married Oct. 28, 1954 in Corinth, MS. Howard served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, before retirement in 1971. After his retirement, they moved back to Ramer to be near his parents, John F. and Bessie Jones Huggins. After the loss of his parents, Howard and Bonnie moved to Blytheville, AR in 1985 to assist in the care of Bonnie's parents, William D. (Willie) and Eunice Holmes Henson. In 1997, following the loss of Bonnie's parents, they once again returned to McNairy County. This union has produced five children, Patricia Huggins Johnson of Hampstead, NC, Howard Lee Huggins, Jr. of Glen, MS, Elizabeth (Beth) Huggins King and Barry M. Huggins, both of Selmer, and William Franklin (Frank) Huggins who went to be with the Lord Nov. 10, 2002 after losing his battle with cancer. Howard and Bonnie have 14 grandchildren and 8 gr-grandchildren. They enjoy their retirement between their home in Selmer and traveling to Florida, Maine, and North Carolina visiting family and friends. Only out of town invitations are being sent, but all family and friends are invited to join in this happy celebration. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall..end Fortieth Anniversary LONNIE and FAYE FERGUSON will celebrate on Oct. 15, 2004 their 40th Wedding Anniversary. We are very thankful to have loving parents such as you two Happy 40th Anniversary Mom and Dad! Love, Angelia and Donnie ......end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed. Nov. 3, 2004 FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ROBERT "BUD" & PATRICIA ROUSE were married on Oct. 30, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois. They have three children, Larry, Bobby, and Cindy, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Their children celebrated their anniversary with a Buffet Reception in Aurora, Illinois on October 24th with approximately 125 family members and friends sharing in their special occasion. Mr. & Mrs. Rouse are now residing near Finger, TN.....end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Nov. 24, 2004 Fiftieth Anniversary MR. and MRS. RALPH WHITAKER will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 24, 2004 Their children would like to invite you to come help they celebrate this joyous occasion on Sun., Nov. 28th, at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church from 2 - 3:30 p.m.... end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 8, 2004 Eightieth Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Barnes Congratulations to Buford and Ruth Barnes who will quietly observe their 80th Wedding Anniversary on Christmas Eve. They were married in Selmer, TN on Dec. 24, 1923. They have two children, Doris Barnes Dickinson and William "Bill" Wayne Barnes. They have six grandchildren, ten gr-grandchildren, and two gr-gr-grandchildren..end Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 22, 2004 50th Wedding Anniversary PRESTON and SHIRLENE KING will celebrate 50 years of marriage Dec. 24, 2004. Their children will be honoring them with a reception on Sun., Jan. 2, 2005 from 2 - 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Piney Grove Church of God at 888 Rosecreek Rd., Selmer, TN. All friends and family are invited to attend....end 63rd Wedding Anniversary CHARLES and WINNIE MAE SWEAT will be celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 27, 2004. They were married in Iuka, MS, on Dec. 27, 1941. They have two children, Kenneth Sweat and Shirley Sweat of Selmer, four grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren..end Have A Great Day! Barbara