John Ballance and Donna Hodgins of Poplar Bluff were married Nov. 11, 1967 in Poplar Bluff. The couple will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with their son, Joe Ballance, of Harviell.
Also celebrating with them will be their grandchildren: Alex and Jessica Ballance of Scott City, Mo., Emily Ballance of Troy, Ill., Brendan Ballance and Peyton Ballance, both of Harviell.