Couple marks golden anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Winston Jones celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception given by their family at Dibrell Fire Hall. They were married Dec. 23, 1954 in Nashville. (Photo provided)

The 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Jones was marked recently at a reception given by their children at the Dibrell Fire Hall. Approximately 100 guests were in attendance.

The Joneses, who reside in the Green Hill area of Warren County, were married Dec. 23, 1954 in Nashville. She is the former Nellie Wagoner.

For the occasion, the honoree was attired in an off-white dress and matching jacket edged in lace.

Placed at a focal point over a flowing fountain, the towering anniversary cake and satellite cakes were adorned with clusters of gold roses and fern fronts. The fountain base was encircled with draped gossamer in a metallic gold hue.

Jones retired from construction work. He currently enjoys working with horses. His wife is retired from employment with Smithville Shirt Factory and is now a homemaker.

Their family consists of five children and their spouses: W.D. and Gayle Jones, Kathy and Joe Driver, Aline Jones, Wanda and Jimmy Dunn, Candy and Rocky Simmons.

The six grandchildren are Brandy Cook, Amanda Talbert, Joey Driver, Chelsea Simmons, Tyler Simmons and Cody Jones. Kirsten Jones and Katelyn Jones are the great-grandchildren.