Holmes together 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holmes of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Nov. 6, 2004, at the Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau.

Hosts were their children.

Holmes and Shirley Hartle were married Nov. 6, 1954, at New McKendree United Methodist Church, by the Rev. C.E. Yoes. Their attendants were Duane and Charlene Kirby.

Their children and spouses are: Sherry and Mike Jones of Belknap, Ill., Terry and Rhonda Holmes, Kathy and Danny Barks, Tom and Kristi Holmes, and Tim Holmes, all of Jackson.