Sparkmans celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary

Hugh A. and Brenda Peterson Sparkman Hugh A. "Fufy" Sparkman and Brenda Peterson Sparkman of Kilgore celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon.

The couple were married June 26, 1969, in Durant, Okla.

They have three children, Shannon Geddie, Kelli Gregg and Joey Sparkman; and seven grandchildren, Carli Fussell, Catie Geddie, Cole Geddie, Bailey Gregg, Bradley Gregg, Brian Hearn and Blake Hearn.