Carl and Janelle Neal of Pierron (formerly of Ponca City, OK) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 6, 2012.

They were honored with the occasion by their daughter, Jennifer Dowd of Edwardsille.

Carl and the former Janelle Megee were married in Bloomfield, NM on October 5, 1962 at the First Baptist Church.

Carl is retired from AT&T and pastoring. Janelle had done substitute teaching and is a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.

They have three granddaughters, Madison, Sheridan and Stevie Dowd.