The West family gathered at Carriage House Restaurant in Paintsville Dec. 6, 2008, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their parents, Buck and Evelyn Stephens West.
Their five children and their families, including seven grandchildren, attended the private family gathering.
They were married Dec. 6, 1958, in Martha, and are lifelong residents of the area.
Mr. West was employed by Ashland Exploration of Martha. Mrs. West was employed by the Lawrence County Board of Education in Blaine. They are members of Elizabeth Baptist Chuch.
Their children are Cheryl A. Barrett of Ashland; Clay A. West of Catlettsburg; Christina A. Glossner of Abingdon, Va.; Cliff A. West of Louisa; and Callee A. West of Blaine.
