Carl and Helen McKenzie of Vicksburg will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 19, 2009. They were married in Maben, Miss.

They have three children, Steve McKenzie of Brandon, Dawn Street of Canton and Amy Grant of Clinton; and six grandchildren, Brittney and Whittney McKenzie, Ben and Wyatt Street and Destin and Haley Grant.

They will be honored with a reception, hosted by their children and grandchildren, from 2 until 4 p.m. July 19 at Berachah Church. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.