Phil and Paula Johnston of Jackson celebrated their 25th anniversary Sept. 21, 2002, at a surprise event at New McKendree United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Hosts were Dana Johnston and Edith Prater. More than 100 guests attended the event.
Johnston and Paula Prater were married Oct. 1, 1977, at New McKendree Church.
The couple has two daughters, Dana and Deanna Johnston.
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