BENTON, Mo. -- Mr. and Mrs. Don Robert of Benton celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner and dance Sept. 13, 2003, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Oran, Mo.

Hosts were their children and spouses, Andrew and Tammy Gaines and Brad and Kathy Pobst, all of Oran.

The Roberts renewed their vows Sept. 21, with the Rev. Normand Varone performing the ceremony.

Robert and Bertie Alice Fulbright were married Sept. 14, 1963, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton.

They have five grandchildren, Kelsey, Kacie and Krissy Gaines, Ethan and Sydney Pobst.