The Gooding reunion was held July 19 at Marion County Lake Hall, with a potluck meal.

The 85th birthday of Alfred Gooding was celebrated birthday cake, and a slide show of his life and his family.

Those who attended were:

From Tempe Arizona: Elmer Gooding, Tom and Denise, Macy and Emery McClain.

From Dodge City: Glenn Kerbs, Jolee and Katie Rostetter.

From Abilene: Bonnie Seaman, George and Connie Welborn, Connie Thompson, Allison and Brooklyn Sluder.

From El Dorado: Virgil and Barb Gooding, Michael Gooding, Danny Gooding.

From Winfield: Dennis, Deb, Mercedes, Joey, Danae, Daniel, Tim, and Josh Love. From Sabetha: Don and Sherri Rokey.

From Topeka: Alfreda Lila Gooding, Pat and Tammi Pierce, Jolene and Roy Presley.

From Salina: Tim and Marchelle Kerbs. From Tampa: Lucille Kerbs, Russ, Julia, and Rustyn Kerbs.

From Marion: Michelle Gooding. From Pilsen: Jesse, Ashton, and Sydney Smith.

From McPherson: Betty Brewer. From Galva: David, Ashton, and Aaliyah Brewer.

The next reunion is scheduled for July 17.