From left, standing, Cody Gorrell and Amanda Gorrell. Seated, Jon Gorrell holding Banks Gorrell and Joanne Gorrell holding Hudson Gorrell. Jon and Joanne Gorrell are celebrating their 50th anniversary. (Photo Provided)

Jon and Joanne Gorrell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 13, 2023. They were married by the late Pastor Bill Angel of Grace Gospel Church where they still attend. They are the parents of Cody Gorrell (Amanda) and the grandparents of Hudson and Banks Gorrell. The family requests the pleasure of your company at an open house dessert reception from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Grace Gospel Church, 6239 Pike St., Parkersburg. The couple requests no gifts.