Meade County Messenger

Darryl and Laura (Ross) Matherly would like to announce the birth of their son, Brady Patrick Matherly.

Ryan Lasley would like to announce the birth of his brother, Ethan Daniel Lasley.

A birthday party for William “Bill” Dowden – who turned 91 on June 20 – was held at his residence in Sula, Mont. His daughters, Bobbie and Bev, and his granddaughter, Dottie, hosted the party at the East Fork Road home. Approximately 15 friends celebrated with Bill as old family, wartime, and hunting pictures and stories were shared at the party. Bill and his brother, George, ran the Dowden’s Dairy for several years here in Meade County. The 1974 tornado destruction forced the dairy to close. Here’s hoping that Bill will be celebrating many more birthdays!

MR. and MRS. SIMPSON

Greg and Shirley Beavin, Brandenburg, and Ricky and Sherry Simpson, Kentwood, La., announce the marriage of their children, Laura Beavin and Brandon Simpson.

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LAMBERT-ESAREY

Carl and Karen Lambert, Brandenburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Lambert, to Drew Esarey, son of Andrea Esarey, Brandenburg, and Steve Esarey, Louisville.

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MR. and MRS. RITCHIE

Kenneth and Jane Ritchie, Brandenburg, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, July 15,2010.
The Ritchie’s have five children, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

MR. and MRS. BLANC

Charles and Frances Nell Blanc will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary July 16, 2010. Their children, Allen Blanc, Cookie (Robert) Winburn, Belinda (Gene) Cross, and Bill (Jill) Blanc, invite you to a drop-in at their parents’ home, 3375 Old State Road in Brandenburg, from 7-9 p.m. (No gifts please.)
The Blancs were married at Smithwood Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tenn., where he was minister of music for seven years prior to being called into the pastoral ministry. Bro. Blanc retired in 2008 after serving 41 years as pastor of Ekron Baptist Church where his wife was a loving supporter and co-laborer. In addition to their four children, they have 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.