Tony Allen Basinger and Dianne Elizabeth Allman Basinger of Rockwell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 10, 2016. A surprise dinner party was held and given by Tony and Shelley Basinger on Dec. 10, 2016 at TJ’s Restaurant and Lounge.

The Basingers were united in marriage Dec. 6, 1966. Tony has been a self-employed brick mason for over 50 years and is a retired volunteer fireman with Rockwell Rural Fire Department. Dianne is a homemaker and former cosmetologist.

The couple have one son, Tony Allen Basinger Jr. and wife Shelley of Salisbury. They also have two grandsons, Mason and Tanner Basinger of Salisbury.