The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Published 10:00pm Monday, January 16, 2017 COLUMBUS - Tryon Estates couple Ernest and Mary Floyd had a reason to celebrate with their family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 14. Family in attendance at the party at Tryon Estates on Saturday created a scrapbook of photos and chalk canvases detailing the year in review, from sports to major events, for the years Ernest and Mary were born.

On Saturday, Jan. 14, Tryon Estates couple Ernest and Mary Floyd celebrated two milestones: a 75th wedding anniversary and a 100th birthday.

Ernest turns 100 this month and his wife, Mary, will be 94 years old on Feb. 10. The couple, married on Valentine's Day in 1942, say the secret to their love and longevity is remaining active both physically and mentally, and being "best friends." 

Family and friends in attendance at the party at Tryon Estates created a scrapbook of photos and chalk canvases, detailing sports to major events, for the years Ernest and Mary were born.