Phillip and Hilda Pleasants of Lynn celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 19. They said their many years of wedded bliss can be attributed to lots of love, laughter, listening and always putting each other first. The Pleasants have two children, Olivia Pleasants Whiteside and Carl Pleasants, and four grandchildren: Elliott, StorieLane, Oakley and ScottLynn Whiteside. (photo submitted by Olivia Pleasants)