Local Couple Celebrate 50th Anniversary

CENTRAL — Jim and Faye Bratcher of Central celebrated 50 years of marriage at a garden reception at their home hosted by their children and grandchildren.

In attendance were Dena and Brian Drago and their children, Cody and Fallan of Kemah, Texas; Jeff and Dede Bratcher and daughter, Sabella of Austin, Texas; and Alicia and Brandon Simon and their children, Breanna and Bryce of Central.  Among other friends and guests were their maid of honor, Barbara Baham Moore; bridesmaid, Annie Alexander Strange; and groomsman, George Bratcher.

They were married on June 30, 1961, at North Acadian Church of God in Baton Rouge.  Faye Bratcher is the former Hilda Faye Alexander.