Weoka native, longest living WWII vet in Elmore County celebrates 100th birthday

Daniel Dye / The Herald Walton Mabrey Whetstone celebrates his 100th birthday at the Weoka Community Center. He is the oldest living World War II veteran in Elmore County.

 A World War II veteran and Elmore County resident celebrated a major birthday milestone by becoming a centenarian.

Over 200 friends and several generations of family from Elmore County and beyond joined Walton Mabrey Whetstone as he celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at Weoka Community Center.

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