Royal and Debbie Barnett celebrate 50 years!

Royal and Debbie Barnett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 17, 2023. They were married at the Linden United Methodist Church, in Waterloo, Iowa, on Nov. 17, 1973.

The couple has three beautiful daughters, Chanda (Gary) Proffit, of St Joseph, Kendra Young, of Savannah, Missouri, and Christina (Jason) Burdette, of Lake Ozark, Missouri. They also have four wonderful grandchildren, Samantha Peters, Dawson Young, Wyatt Proffit and Jax Burdette, and one great-grandchild, Bristol Peters.

Their daughters will be hosting a reception for the couple on Nov. 18, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, 4520 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph. They invite all friends and family to join the celebration.

Cards may be sent to the happy couple at 801 E. Market St., Savannah, MO 64485.