Debbie Weaver Hurley, Class of 1979, and Milton Hurley, 1977 Fairview grad, celebrated their 37^th wedding anniversary Thursday, January 2.

Milton retired after 40 years of coal mining, the final 3.5 years at ERP Fuel Federal Mining Complex. Debbie is a Fairmont State grad.

North Marion grads Chase Hurley and Shane Hurley are their sons.

Debbie and Kim DeMary Clowers, Class of 1979, who lives in Red Bank, Tennessee and is a widow of Earl Lee Clowers, have been best friends since they were 4 years old.

Milton was a long-time friend with the late Charles Devaughn “Butch” Sabala, Class of 1973, who worked at Patriot Coal and lived in Monongah, where he grew up.

Kim is a daughter of Joe DeMary and Laurelle “Lou” Costello Hustead, both deceased. Her siblings are Joe Jo-Jo DeMary, Julie DeMary & Joanne DeMary.

Milton’s mom is Gatha Hurley.