Hickmans married 50 years

— John A. and Beth Hickman of Bella Vista will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 22.

John Hickman graduated from Pea Ridge High School in 1956.

Hickman and Beth Prior were married in 1960 at Kessler Air Force Base near Biloxi, Miss.

They have five children: Nancy Merkey and her husband, Gary, of Centerton; Mary Thompson of Conway;

Tim Hickman of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Dennis Hickman of Bentonville; and Daniel Hickman of Centerton; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Emergency Services Community Room in Pea Ridge. Refreshments will be served.

Community, Pages 11 on 04/14/2010