Family

Joe Alburty of Mission, KS, Steve Alburty, of Kansas City, MO, and Carol and Dave Alburty of Drexel, MO wish their parents, Bill and Betty Alburty of Leawood, KS, a very happy 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married July 9, 1960. Anniversary cards may be sent to them at P.O. Box 18, Drexel, MO 64742.

Michael and Jessica Fink, and Garrett, are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother. He was born May 26, 2010 at the Hutchinson Kansas Hospital. He weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. and was 21 inches long. He has been named Grant Michael Fink. His grandparents are Vicki Kimbrough of Amsterdam, MO, Roger Fink of Drexel, MO, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lyrn of Bowling Green, MO. Great-grandparents are Frankie and Carol Kimbrough and Frank and Shirley Fink , all of Drexel.

Christopher and Rhianna Thomas of Kansas City are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Melva Rose.
The young lady was born May 6, 2010 at North Kansas City Hospital. Melva Rose weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has a 2 year old brother, Walden Christopher, to welcome her home. Proud Grandparents are Pat and Trudy Thomas of Harrisonville, MO and Lynn Hatfield of Coco, FL.

Tom and Carey, Davey and Debbie, Lisa and Dwight, Darrell and Sheryl, and their families, are wishing a happy 50th wedding anniversary to their parents, David and Phyllis Gilbert of Drexel. The Gilbert’s were married on June 15, 1960.

John and Alleene Dean of Drexel, Missouri are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Philip Dean, to Kelsey Lewis, daughter of Charles and Carol Lewis of Amsterdam, Missouri.
Philip is a 2003 graduate of Drexel High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Central Missouri with a degree in Art Education. Philip is employed as a teacher and football coach at Miami High School.