Pattersons to mark 50 years of marriage

SIKESTON -- Jerry and Merilyn Patterson will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 13.

An open house hosted by their children will be from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at their home at 20412 U.S. Highway 61 North. Friends and family are invited to attend. The couple request no gifts. The Pattersons were married 50 years ago by Allie Sullivant in Morehouse.