John and Carolyn Batchelder John and Carolyn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. They were married September 4, 1965, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. They are the proud parents of one daughter, Karen (Paul) McCray. The couple recently celebrated their anniversary early with Karen and Paul, in Las Vegas. They are enjoying their retirement spending special time together, traveling, no alarm clocks, and spending time with family and friends.