Milestones

Donnie and Linda Alderman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June with a week-long vacation with their family.

Their children are Rodney of Galax, Brian and wife Monica of Cleveland, Tenn., and Rhonda and husband Robert of Statesville, N.C. They have two grandchildren, Jared of Charlote, N.C., and Ella Kate of Cleveland.
The Aldermans are thankful for God’s many blessings.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Buchanan of Hillsville announced the Aug. 3 marriage of their son, Lt. Macon A. Buchanan, to Ashlee Nichole Ley, formerly of Turpin, Okla.

The ceremony was officiated by the groom’s father, Ed Buchanan, minister of the Church of Christ of Austinville, and was held at Norfolk Church of Christ.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Bruce Ley, of Raton, Mass.
Matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Chelsee Stern of Norfolk. Best man was Lt. Steamboat Buddy Rock of San Diego, Calif.

Michael and Betty Butler announced the engagement of their son, James Michael, to Hannah Elaine McGowan of Johnson City, Tenn.  
McGowan is the daughter of Jim and Kathryn McGowan. 

She is the granddaughter of the late George and Gladys Copp and the late Albert McGowan and the late Freida McGowan Martin.
She is a graduate of Greeneville High School and East Tennessee State University.
Butler is the grandson of J.D. and Jackie Butler and Alma Wooten and the late Carl Wooten. He is a graduate of Grayson County High School.

Iris Gardner of Fancy Gap celebrated her 90th birthday with two parties on July 20.

First, a breakfast at Shoney’s and again at 4 p.m. at Gladesboro Church. The parties were hosted by her children, grandchildren and her siblings. She was born on July 12.