BENTON — Mr. and Mrs. Gerald S. Jones of Benton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip.

Mr. Jones and the former Mary Ida Penrod were married June 16, 1962, by Norbitt Pruden in Owensboro. Their attendants were Harold Brown and Pat Stites.

Mrs. Jones is the daughter of the late William D. and Elizabeth Penrod.

Mr. Jones is the son of the late Jesse L. and Margarette Jones.

They have two children: Ricky Jones and Robin Deese, both of Benton; and five grandchildren.