Family

Makynli Marie Blackwell
January 25, 2010
J.T. and Marci Blackwell of Willard, MO are the proud parents of a daughter. She has been named Makynli Marie Blackwell. Makynli was born Monday, January 25th at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was 6 lbs. 6 oz. and 20 ¾ in. long. Maternal grandparents are Wanda Wilkins of Drexel, MO and B.C. Wilkins of Houston, TX. Maternal great-grandma is Renee Wilkins of Kearney, NE. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Donna Blackwell of Manes, MO, and Patricia Blackwell of Mansfield, MO.

Kelly and Delora Fritts along with Tom and Melissa Groves of Drexel, MO announce the engagement of their children, Mandy Ann Shannon and Edgar Thomas Groves. The couple were engaged in June 2009 and are planning a May 15, 2010 wedding. Both are graduates of Drexel R-IV and will begin their married life together in Jacksonville, N.C. Grandparents are Denny and Delores Shannon of Merwin, Marge and the late Charlie Fritts of Butler, Larry and Linda Kenney of Archie, and Melvin and Linda Carlson of Randolph, KS.

James S. and Deanna Kinney will have a party for their 50th anniversary February 27, 2010 in Cleveland, MO at the Cleveland Lions Club from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All friends and neighbors are invited to attend.
Jim and Deanna met in December of 1959 and fell in love. They were married February 28, 1960. Five children were born of this union (James Jr., Raymond, Robert, Thomas, and Deborah). All reside near the Kansas City area.
They have twenty one grand children, several great and two great great grand children with more on the way.

The children of B.T. and Joyce (Case) Webb announce their parent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. B.T. and Joyce were married on February 14, 1960 at the Amsterdam Methodist Church in Amsterdam, Missouri. They have been blessed with three children, Robin Moore of North Kansas City, Basil Trent Webb and wife Laurie, and Brenden Ward Webb and wife Laura, both in Overland Park, Kansas, plus seven grandchildren and a close circle of many friends. The couple live in Drexel, MO. A reception for B.T. and Joyce will be February 14th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Drexel Community Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob S. Moberly
Bob and Alfreda Moberly, married on January 23, 1960 at the Drexel Baptist Church, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Ryan’s Buffet in Independence on Saturday, January 23, 2010.  They enjoyed dining with family and friends and sharing many memories of their life.  A special speech was prepared by their son, Larry Moberly, followed by special music “Danny’s Song” performed by Mona Loy.  A special cake was prepared by grandson Matthew Moberly.