Robert “Sonny” and Brenda Davis Westmoreland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2. They were married in Mount Airy at the Grace Moravian parsonage on July 2, 1960.

They celebrated their anniversary with an out-of-town trip and small party at their home given by their daughter. Family and a few friends attended.

They have two children, Michael Westmoreland of Colorado Springs, Co., and Cathy Westmoreland-Iams of Mount Airy. Their six grandchildren and spouses are Rachel Edwards and husband, Joey, Katie Iams Becky Brintle and husband, Austin, all of Mount Airy, Caitlin Westmoreland of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., Zachary Iams of the home, and Cian Westmoreland, who is traveling in Russia. They also have three great-grandchildren, Rogan Loran and Lily Paige Edwards and Ella Elizabeth Brintle.

After living in Tampa, Fla., and other places in North Carolina, the Westmorelands moved back to Mount Airy 13 years ago. Robert is retired and Brend is self-employed as a CNA.