52 years - Samuel D. and Hester Booth Litteral are celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary today, August 17. Samuel is the son of the late Charles and Nell Cox Litteral and Hester is the daughter of the late Ora and Lucy Carter Booth. They are the parents of two sons, Stanley and Phillip Litteral, both of Henlawson, and two daughters, Charlene Litteral of St. Albans and Terrie Lynn Litteral Martin of Big Creek. They have one grandson, Brian M. Litteral of Henlawson; one granddaughter, Tirina Lynn Martin Butcher of Big Creek; one great-grandson, Brian M. Chaz Litteral Martin of Henlawson and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Grace Litteral Martin, also of Henlawson.

One year old - Hannah Grace Kirk of Chapmanville will celebrate her first birthday today, August 17, with family and friends. Hannah was born at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has undergone four surgeries to repair her heart since birth and will have to endure more heart surgeries in the future. Hannah is truly "God's Miracle." She is the daughter of D.J. and Nancy Kirk of Chapmanville and the granddaughter of Doug and Avenell Kirk of Harts and Earnest and Kathleen Butcher of Chapmanville. Hannah has one sister, Brianna Kirk. The Kirk family appreciates all the prayers and blessings and asks that you continue to keep Hannah Grace in your prayers.

Three years old - Charli Maleah Estrathers recently celebrated her third birthday with a Strawberry Shortcake themed party. Born May 15, 2005, Charli is the daughter of Manuel and Flora Estrathers Jr. of Omar and the granddaughter of Charlie and Brenda Blankenship and Manuel and Lorene Estrathers, all of Omar. She has one sister, Kali Estrathers.