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Connie Renea Rogers and Aaron Spencer Melton were united in marriage on Saturday, July 12 at Star Hall in Corsicana, Texas. The double ring ceremony was held at 6 p.m. and was officiated by Rev. Benny Horn of Angus Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donny Rogers of Powell and Ms. Mary Guajardo and future stepdaughter of Mary's fianc/ Ricky Rogers of Corsicana. She is the granddaughter of the late Ray and Willie Jean Rogers of Corsicana. Connie graduated from Corsicana High School in 1993 and is currently attending Navarro College. The groom is the son of Mike Melton of Waco. He is the grandson of Ruth Melton and the late Cecil Melton of Corsicana. He is also the grandson of Hale Wright and the late Donna Wright of Corsicana. Aaron graduated from Corsicana High School in 1997. Given in marriage by father of the groom Mike Melton, the bride entered the hall to the traditional wedding march. The bride wore a white satin bridal original with hand-beaded pearls. The gown featured cut out lace cap sleeves and a scooped neckline. The hand-beaded sequins were from fingertip to floor, and throughout the train. A platinum and crystal tiara and cascading veil of silk illusion and pearls complemented Connie's gown. She carried a bouquet of white roses with light blue and light purple flowers. Maid of honor was Sandra Gonzales of Bryan, Texas, cousin of the bride, who wore a light blue dress accented with a wrap. Bridesmaid was Brandy Wyatt, friend of the bride, who wore a light purple dress with wrap. Alicia Pennington, niece of the bride, served as flower girl and wore a pink dress accented with purple. The bridal party carried bouquets of white roses accented with light blue and purple flowers. The mothers and grandmothers wore corsages fashioned of white roses with blue and purple flowers. The bridal party entered the hall to Shania Twain's "Forever and For Always." Kevin Mayers of Florida, best friend since childhood of the groom, served as best man. Nick Melton, brother of the groom, served as groomsman. Ring bearer was Alec, cousin of the groom. The men wore black tuxedos featuring white band shirts and black top button covers and black vests. Boutonnieres were white roses accented by blue and purple flowers. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the hall. Guests enjoyed a variety of fresh fruit and chocolate covered strawberries. The bride's cake was a five-tier Victorian charm Italian cream, decorated with blue and purple flowers. The groom's two layer double chocolate cake decorated with chocolate covered strawberries sat on a glass platform. The couple wishes to thank their family and friends for making this wedding special, as well as Donna's Bridal, Frances Breazeale and Kevin Painter. The couple made a brief trip to Dallas and will reside in Corsicana. 8/3/2003 Brooks/Steward Wedding Hurracane Brooks and DeMarrio Demon Steward of Corsicana were united in marriage on June 28 at Mr. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Alfred Cox officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joan Marie Driver of Corsicana, and the groom is the son of Shirley Ann Steward of Corsicana. The altar was accented by an arch festooned with pink and ivory flowers and ivory tulle bows, and flanked by candelabras. The bride wore a sleeveless ivory gown with pearl appliqu/ accenting the train-length skirt. Her bouquet was fashioned of a mixture of ivory flowers. Sharon Jefferson was maid of honor, with Evonne Jefferson serving as bridesmaid. The attendants wore pale pink satin floor length dresses with short sleeves. Maggie Maria Brooks, Burgila Darnella Brooks and Kendall Curry served as flower girls, and wore pale pink short dresses as they sprinkled the aisle with rose petals. Bryant Jackson was best man, and Patrick Jackson was groomsman. Kalep Cox served as ring bearer, with Camiron Smith and Cedrick Collins lighting the candles. Ruby Williams sang "The Lord's Prayer" while accompanied by Warner Redius on piano. A reception followed the ceremony at The Antioch Center on E. 5th. The bride's cake, which was a three-tier pale pink cake with traditional bride and groom on top, was made by Debby Stringer, co-worker of the bride. Stringer also made the groom's tuxedo cake. Wanda Curry, co-worker of the bride, arranged the bride's hair for the ceremony, with Curry's mother, Mary Mosley, applying the bride's makeup for her special day. Elbert Turner videotaped the wedding, as well as taking the photographs. Guests present were from Dallas, Kansas City, and Corsicana. Following a honeymoon trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, the couple resides in Corsicana. 8/3/2003 Raney/Brucker Wedding Lynita Raenette Raney and Allen Lewis Brucker, Jr. were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony Aug.1 at the Family Life Church in Corsicana. Rev. Jack Cheek and Rev. Ray Raney performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ray and Janette Raney of Rice. The groom is the son of Allen and Jackie Brucker of Rice. Amber Salisbury served as maid of honor, with Meghan Cheek and Heather Cress serving as bridesmaids. Paige Little was the flower girl. Best man was Brian Cress. Scott Cress and Gaylon Raney were groomsmen, and Jacob Casper was the ring bearer. Candlelighters were Sarah Richardson and Crystal Cress. 8/17/2003 Glass/Jackson Wedding Sarah Laraine Glass and Garrett Jackson were united in marriage at First Christian Church in Corsicana at 6 p.m. Nov. 2, 2002. Rick Roberson officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Glass of Corsicana. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Manavis of Dayton, Ohio, and Ms. Nancy Glass of Corsicana and the late Mr. Michael Glass. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rowland Jackson of Dallas. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fernand Derbes and Ms. Dorothy Jackson and the late H. G. "Andy" Jackson all of Eunice, La. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an a-line matte satin gown with a one-shoulder bodice enhanced with a beaded pattern. The dress consisted of a chapel train that was French bustled for the reception. The groom's mother made the elbow length veil worn by the bride. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of cream roses, green cymbidium orchids and hydrangeas and seeded eucalyptus. The bride's grandmother provided the musical arrangements by playing violin with Fran Stroud accompanying on piano. Keith Slaughter, the bride's family friend, sang "The Wedding Song: There is Love" as the bride and groom lighted the unity candle and Erin Glass, cousin of the bride, sang "How Beautiful" during communion. Mike Glass performed the duties of the Crowning Ceremony, a Greek-orthodox tradition. A Reception followed at the Cook Arts, Science and Technology Center. The wedding party was escorted over in the city's antique trolley. Matron of honor was Lizbeth Jackson, sister-in-law of the groom. Maid of honor was Jennifer Diaz of Austin, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Amber Mayo of Houston, sorority sister of the bride, Erin Glass of New York City, cousin of the bride, Christina Benkowitz of Dallas, sorority sister of the bride, Andrea Matthews of Fort Worth, and Cristin Ledbetter of Seguin, both friends of the bride. The house party included Laura Williams. The flower girl was Stephanie Stang, the groom's cousin. Best man was Stuart Jackson, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Tommy Glass, honorary best man and brother of the bride, Carl Baggett and Reid Slaughter, both of Dallas, Steven Ledbetter of Houston, Capt. Jason Winn of Yuma, Ariz., and Stan Ledbetter of Seguin, all friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Tyler Jackson, nephew of the groom. Ushers included Mike and Robby Glass, brothers of the bride, Mark Feinberg of Atlanta, Ga., and Todd Sorrel of Austin, both friends of the groom. The bride is both a graduate of Texas A&M University where she received a Bachelor of Science and was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority and of the University of Texas at Austin where she received a master's of science in social work. She is employed as the public policy director with the Alzheimer's Association Coalition of Texas. The groom is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he received a bachelor of business administration in management information systems and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He is employed as a program manager with Dell Computer Corporation in Austin. Guests from New York, Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, California, Louisiana, Nevada and various parts of Texas celebrated with Sarah and Garrett. After a honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii, the couple resides in Round Rock. 8/17/2003 Johnson/Kennedy Wedding Melissa Kay Johnson and Justin Thomas Kennedy were united in marriage on Saturday July 5 at Twin Oaks Ranch in Eureka. Rev. William Dollar performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Ann Johnson of Pursley. She is the granddaughter of Lavern Brooks and the late E.O. "Buddy" Brooks of Pursley. She is also the granddaughter of the late Paul and Jewell Johnson of Corsicana. The groom is the son of Ms. Bunny Kennedy of Port Arthur and the late Donnie Kennedy. He is the grandson of the late Ruby Covey of Kerrville. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white strapless satin gown with hand-beaded accents. She carried a bouquet of white daisies and yellow roses with accenting flowers. Maid of honor was Sheila Garcia of Corsicana, sister of the bride. Neddra Dodson, sister of the groom, Kathy and Cindy Murray, cousins of the bride, and Rebecca Sneed and Melissa Bonner, friends of the bride, served as bridesmaids. The bridesmaids wore pale yellow floor length gowns with spaghetti straps. They carried bouquets of white and yellow roses. MikayIa and Mariah Garcia, nieces of the bride, served as flower girls. They wore white sleeveless gowns accented with sequins. They carried silver baskets as they sprinkled the aisle with white and yellow rose petals. Best man was Chuck Tramontozzi of Burleson, friend of the groom. Shane Sneed, Mike Lopez, Kevin Carter, Lane Putman and Billy Walpole, friends of the groom, served as groomsmen. They wore black marine style tuxedos with cream vests and boutonnieres of white and yellow roses. After the bride and groom exchanged rings, the groom presented Cody Johnson, son of the bride, with a gold ring as a token of his love. Cody served as ring bearer in this uniting of the family. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at Twin Oaks Ranch. Guests enjoyed a meal of brisket and various finger foods. The bride's cake was a three-tier cake decorated in white and yellow cascading roses. The groom's cake was chocolate surrounded by chocolate hand-dipped strawberries. The bride and groom's cakes were both made by Anita Andrews. Photographs were taken by Zonia Plant. Guests arrived from Kerrville, Waco, Burleson, Fort Worth, Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Corsicana. The couple wishes to thank their family and friends for all their help in making this day wonderful. A special thanks to Rickey and Louise Bonner, Gena Smith and Carla Steele. Following the wedding, the couple spent a week in Cozumel, Mexico and are now residing in Pursley. 8/17/2003 Flanagan/Combs Wedding Wendy Nichole Flanagan and Josh Brandon Combs were united in marriage Friday, May 23, 2003 at Austin Children's Museum in Austin. The double ring ceremony was held at 7:30 p.m. and was officiated by the groom's cousin, Mark Nelson. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Wanda Brinlee of Dallas and Mr. Bobby Flanagan of Graham. She is the granddaughter of Jimmie Williamson of McKinney and Patsy Lewis of McKinney. Wendy graduated from PIano East High School in 1996 and University of Texas at Austin in 2000 with a bachelors degree in advertising. The groom is the son of David and Brenda Combs of Corsicana. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald of Richland and Mrs. Ima Combs of Corsicana. Josh graduated from Corsicana High School in 1997 and University of Texas at Austin in December 2002 with a bachelors degree in advertising. Upon arrival the guests enjoyed music played by Caleb Coy, friend of the groom. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride entered the museum to Oxford String Quartet rendition of the Beatles "Across the Universe." The bride wore a strapless white satin gown and she carried a hand tied bouquet of red and orange Gerber daisies. The bride's helpers were Renee Cameron, Liz Ereckson, Jena Johnson, Stephanie Lowrey and Natalie Mills. The groom's helpers were Jeff Anderson, Chad Combs, Caleb Coy, Dave Faucett and Jon Marshall. The reception was held immediately following the ceremony in the play room of the museum. Guest tables were covered with white cloths, decorated with orange and red blocks, votive candles and rose petals. The guests enjoyed a Southwest buffet. Following a honeymoon in Montreal, Canada, the couple will reside in SeattIe, Washington. 8/17/2003 Ferguson/Dalton Engagement Mr. Billy Ferguson and Ms. Diane Ferguson of Corsicana announce the engagement of their daughter, Iris Brooke Ferguson of Fort Worth to Todd William Dalton of Addison. The prospective groom is the son of Eric and Betty Dalton of Arlington. Brooke is the granddaughter of Mr. Harold Prater, Ms. Iris Tierce, Mae Ferguson and the late James Ferguson, all of Corsicana. Todd is the grandson of Mrs. J.O. Love and the late Otto Love and the late Howard and Virginia Dalton, all of Arlington. The bride-elect is a graduate of Texas Christian University and is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit of Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The prospective groom attended the University of North Texas. Todd is employed at Tocrok Productions in Dallas as a sound designer for television and film with projects including corporate image, national commercials, and music videos. The couple will marry in October 2003. 8/17/2003 Anderson/Haba Engagement Pastor and Mrs. Jim Anderson of Corsicana are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jackie, to Randy Haba. Randy is the son of Mr. Bobby Butler and the late Mrs. Margaret Butler of Blooming Grove. Jackie is a 2002 graduate of Texas A&M University. She is currently employed with a Toshiba dealer in Addison. Randy is working toward his Telecom degree at DeVry University in Irving, and is employed by the Belo Corporation. The couple plan to marry Sept. 27, 2003, at Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Corsicana. 8/17/2003 Murphey/Coleman Engagement Mrs. Billie Murphey is pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Janet, to Richard D. Coleman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Coleman of Corsicana. Janet is also the daughter of the late Warren Murphey. The bride elect graduated from Corsicana High School, and attended Navarro College. She is employed as a nurse. The future groom graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas, and also attended Navarro College. He is employed as a pattern maker. The wedding is planned for September 6 at the Calvary Worship Center located at 1364 N. Beaton in Corsicana.
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Engagement 9/28/2003 Williams/Ward Wedding Gwendolyn Oveta Williams of Kerens and Richard William Ward of Sydney, Australia were joined in marriage at noon on September 6, 2003 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas. The Rev. Robert Thompson of Dallas and Dr. Robert Young of Corsicana performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Charles Williams and the late Charles Williams, Jr. The groom is the son of the late George and Jean Ward of Sydney, Australia. Maid of honor was Linda Perkins, cousin of the bride. Kimberley St. Amant, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Sherilyn Hardy and Elise St. Amant, the bride's cousin and niece, served as flower girls. Bridesmaids were Amanda Schatz, Marilyn Hardy, bride's cousin, Nicole Humphrey, Rhonda Williams, and junior bridesmaid was Gabrielle Tolliver, bride's cousin. Best man was Martin Engeler from Australia. Ringbearer was Garrett Hardy, cousin of the bride. Groomsmen were Terry Tucker, Kevin Putnam, Wayne Ingram, Jr., bride's cousin, Isaac Hardy and Charles St. Amant, brother-in-law of the bride. Old testament reader was Vera Webb. New testament reader was Annie Tucker. Ushers were Anthony Aldama and Neil St. Amant. The candlelight ceremony was accented with two large arrangements made of Dendroium, large Casablanca white lilies, peach and white stock, white gladiolas and various complementary green foliage. Each pew was draped with ivory tulle bows. The bride was escorted by her cousin, Jesse Jackson. The bridal gown was a formal, traditional silk gown with lace bodice and V-neckline, both front and back, with long tapered lace sleeves featuring six lace-covered buttons. The neckline was outlined with scallops of the French lace, and had a Basque waist, which was similarly edged. The cathedral train had scattered lace motifs. To complete her attire, the bride wore a classic head-band which was encrusted with pearls. It held a fingertip length of veiling. Each veil was edged with silk carding. The bride carried a traditional cascade of soft and flowing white lilies, and dendrob orchids with white spray roses. The bridesmaids wore silver-gray dresses, accented with black. They also wore black elbow length gloves, and carried hand-held bouquets with three osiana roses with misty blue, greenery and peach chiffon ribbons. The junior bridesmaids wore silver-gray dresses, with knee length fronts and flowing long train backs. They also wore black elbow gloves, and carried bouquets of roses. The flower girls wore candlelight dresses with an overskirt, which came to a flowing full skirt, and open at front waist, with a wide waistband and bow. The groom, groomsmen and ringbearer wore a three button, black tuxedo, with light gray shirts, black cravat and platinum waistcoat. Beth Lopez sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Father in Heaven" during the lighting of the unity candle. A reception was held following the ceremony at the Khmer Ballroom of the Wyndham Anatole Hotel, in Dallas. House party members were Mattie Leach, Robin Moten, Helen St. Amant, and Vernita Brookins. Guests were present from Houston, Kerens, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corsicana and Sydney, Australia. The bride is a graduate of Texas A&M University at College Station and holds a degree in psychology. The groom is a graduate from New South Wales Police Academy. He is currently employed as a prosecutor/legal advisor to the New South Wales Police Department in Sydney, Australia. The newlywed couple will reside in Sydney, after a honeymoon trip to Port Douglas Peninsula -- Far North Queensland, Australia. The couple wishes to thank their family, friends, Dr. Robert Young, Rev. Robert Thompson, and Sheila Herod, music coordinator, for making their wedding so special. Thanks go as well to Bishop Arts Floral, Betsy Litchfield for cakes, Paul Salos, The Let's Dance Band for music for the reception, J.M. Holmes Classic Design/Limousine, Video One Production, and Munson/Cox Portrait Design. 9/28/2003 Massey/Davis Wedding Wanda Dianne Massey and Jerry Lee Davis were united in marriage on Sept. 27 at Trinity Christian Fellowship Pentecostal Church of God. The Rev. Corbet Trapp performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ernest Massey of Longview and Dianne Massey of Corsicana. The groom is the son of Tommy and Nelda Davis of Corsicana. Laurie Brazer served as matron of honor, with Lori Ann Massey serving as flower girl. Jimmy Brazer was the best man, and Joe Ritter, the bride's son, was the ringbearer. A reception was held at the church following the ceremony, and was also a 10th birthday celebration for the bride's son, Joe Ritter. The couple will reside in Corsicana. 9/28/2003 Williams/Watkins engagement Julie and Charles Marcum of Frost and Floyd Williams of Dallas are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Nichole Williams, to Micah Watkins. Micah is the son of JoAnn and Grady Peirson of Corsicana, and Melvin and Gail Watkins of Corsicana. The wedding will take place at 2 p.m. October 11, 2003 at Calvary Worship Center. The future bride is a graduate of Frost High School, and will begin classes at Navarro College in the spring. The groom-to-be graduated from Corsicana High School and is employed by WalMart. 10/5/2003 Hargrave/Hayes wedding Jourdan Kimber Hargrave and Gregory David Hayes were united in marriage at 1 p.m. July 19, 2003. The double ring ceremony took place in the Joyce Graham Hale Chapel of Northside Baptist Church. Dr. Bob Webb performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Christie Hargrave and Skip Hargrave of Corsicana, and the granddaughter of the late Bill H. Null and Lou Null, Arlen St. Clair, and Jim and Joyce Hargrave, all of Corsicana. The groom is the son of David and Carol Hayes of Lufkin, and the grandson of the late Cleon Faught and Virginia Faught of Claremoore, Oklahoma, and the late Jim Hayes and Leah Hayes of Lubbock. The bride entered the chapel to "What a Wonderful World" by Louie Armstrong, accompanied by her father. She presented both mothers with a long stem red rose from her bridal bouquet. The chapel was adorned with the simplicity of greenery and soft candlelight. A fan of fresh fern and commodore with a touch of sweet lavender was positioned at the front of the altar, with candelabras to either side. The pews were draped with garlands of greenery and ivory satin bows. For the formal ceremony, the bride wore an elegant sweetheart strapless gown of rich gold satin by Anjolique. The molded and fitted bodice with corset style shaping, with a scalloped basque waistline and was ornately adorned with embroidery of silver and gold filigree threads, accented with pearls and bugle beads. The back bodice was fashioned with corset tie closure. The ball gown skirt, which flowed into a chapel train, was designed with inverted pleats at the hipline. Medallions of embroidery danced along the hemline and encircled the train. Complimenting the regal elegance of the gown, the bride chose a rhinestone tiara, finished with a double tier of illusion in ivory, with waist and fingertip lengths. The bridal bouquet was a cascade of long stem red roses, with hints of greenery and pearls, which lay eloquently across the bride's arm. The honor attendants wore elegant two-tone iridescent taffeta gowns in aquamarine with taupe trim, designed with an empire bodice and spaghetti straps. A band of the accent taupe outlined the waistline and formed an inset in the back bodice adorned with taupe covered buttons and a petite candy box bow. The A-line skirt of aquamarine flowed into a sweep train. Gown designed by Alfred Angelo. Maid of honor was Jessica Shirley of Gladewater, and bridesmaids were Melissa Hayes, sister of the groom, and Wendy Montgomery, cousin of the bride. Claire Esau, cousin of the groom, was flower girl. She wore an ivory princess gown. Groomsmen were Hayden Hargrave, brother of the bride, Brandon Jones of Lufkin and Tim Rittgers of Lufkin. The men dressed in classic black tuxedos with ivory rose boutonnieres. The ring bearer was Landon Young, cousin of the bride. The couple lit the unity candle, as "Forever" by Ben Harper played softly in the background. The reception was held at Star Hall in Corsicana. The newlyweds arrived in a 1965 convertible Mustang, provided by a good friend. Guests were served from tables draped with ivory satin, English ivy and gold taffeta. Nancy Currie, aunt of the bride, and Steely Schoenwolf of Tyler served a three-tiered fruit and cheese table with a champagne fountain embellished with miniature grapes. The bride's cake was a monogrammed, aquamarine and ivory Italian creme, with roses, lilies and greenery cascading over the top, served by Amy Barnes of Corsicana. The groom's cake was a two-tiered butter cream chocolate cake with the letter "H" in aquamarine in the center served by cousins of the bride, Gretchen McCreary and Anna Leigh Watts. Family and friends from Corsicana, Tyler, Lufkin, Austin, Lubbock and Oklahoma attended the joyous occasion. After a honeymoon trip to the coast, Jourdan and Greg will reside in Tyler. Gayle Renee Rogers and Joshua Wayne Hill were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 1, in the First Baptist Church of Corsicana. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ricky Rogers, of Corsicana, and the granddaughter of Margaret Easley, Bonnie Gregory, and Charles Rogers. Joshua Hill is the son of Timothy and Donna Hill of Blooming Grove. Rev. B. F. Risinger officiated at the ceremony. Haeley Barnes was the maid of honor. Tatum Diamond and Kristi Riley of Dallas, and Hannah Barnes, of Corsicana, served as bridesmaids. The best man was Wade Gillen. Groomsmen were Ben Melton, Johnny Johnson, and Justin Lynch, friends of the groom and all from Corsicana. David Rogers and Michael Rogers, brothers of the bride, and Brian Gregory, cousin of the bride, served as ushers. Madison Hill, daughter of the groom, and McKenzie Prickett, cousin of the bride, served as flower girls. The bride wore a white satin two-piece gown which featured a scalloped strapless neckline with a rouched waist. The skirt was accented by a scalloped hemline which flowed into a graceful chapel-length train. Her bridal veil was gathered into a bandeau of beads and pearls and fell to the waist. Her cascade bouquet consisted of red roses, stephanotis, gardenias and ivy. The bridesmaids wore floor-length black satin two-piece gowns with rouched waists and soft a-line skirts. They carried cascade bouquets of red roses and white gardenias. The flower girls wore tea length white satin empire style dresses with beaded bodices and had white beaded halos in their hair. They carried white beaded satin baskets of red rose petals. The groom, all male attendants, and the bride's and groom's fathers wore black tuxedos with vests and ties. They wore boutonnieres of red roses and white stephanotis. Joy Williamson was the organist for the ceremony. Heather Atkeisson sang a beautiful version of Sarah Evans' hit song, "No Place That Far," and B.F. Risinger sang "The Lord's Prayer" while the bride and groom lit the unity candle in celebration of uniting their families. The bride and groom exchanged matching white gold rings that display a traditional Greek eternity weave around the middle, which symbolizes their eternal love for each other and for God. The reception, buffet, and dance were held at the home of the bride's parents. The arched entryway to the home was decorated with silver magnolia leaves, dried branches, and twinkle lights. The wedding cake was centered on a skirted serpentine table which was flanked by two skirted round tables and bistro tables which held silver vases of greenery and red roses. The cake was centered beneath an arrangement of white chiffon and bouquets of roses. The cake was a four-tiered Italian creme with fresh flowers cascading down the bottom two tiers. The groom's cake was a three-tiered chocolate cream topped with an Orthodox cross. The pool area adjoining the house was decorated with white tents, hurricane lanterns, red roses, white chrysanthemums and a huge floating arrangement of roses, moss, greenery, and hurricane lamps. A selection of music of the bride and groom's choice was provided by H.M. Davenport. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents and a bridal shower was given by Teri Sikes, Debra Gregory, Haeley Barnes, Debbie Williams, Kay Cummins, Jamie Peratta, Stacy Prickett, and Morgan Gregory. The couple will be spending their honeymoon in Las Vegas, Nevada. The groom graduated high school in 1998 after attending Blooming Grove High School and is a graduate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Academy, and is currently under their employment. The bride is a 2000 graduate of Corsicana High School and is a recent graduate of Toni and Guy Advanced Hairdressing Academy of Dallas. The couple will be making their new home in the Dallas area. 12/7/2003 Scholz/Meyers engagement Mr. and Mrs. Eric Meyers are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their son, Eric Ryan Meyers, to Angela Beth Scholz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scholz of Wylie. The couple will exchange vows Feb. 3, 2004 in Hawaii. A reception will follow the couple's return from their honeymoon. The prospective bride earned her associates of applied science in design and drafting at Navarro College, and is a production analyst at Oil City Iron Works. The groom-to-be completed his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering at Southwest Texas State University. He is a plant technician with Oil City Iron Works. The couple will reside in Corsicana. 12/14/2003 Grimes/Bugg wedding Eleena Grimes and David Lee Bugg were married in a surprise ceremony over the Thanksgiving holiday. The wedding took place in their backyard. The bride was walked across the lawn by her brother Prentiss Burks. The attendants were their children. The maid of honor was Jamie Lynn Grimes, daughter of the bride. Bridesmaids and ring bearers were the grooms four daughters, Chelsi, Kelsie, Katilyn and Courtney Bugg. The best man was the brother of the groom, Nathan Bugg. The groom's father, David F. Bugg officiated. The bride and groom wore matching western attire. The couple will reside in Streetman, where they are both employed by B. H. Miller Trucking Co. 12/14/2003 McGraw/Pawlowski Wedding Ginger McGraw and Wally Pawlowski were united in marriage Nov. 29 at the Magnolia House in Corsicana. The couple were joined by their children Bo McGraw, Kate Pawlowski and Lily Pawlowski, along with many family and friends. The couple will reside in Corbet 12/14/2003 Terwilliger/Williamson wedding Cameron Terwilliger and Dax Williamson were united in marriage on Nov. 22 in an ocean gazebo in St. Lucia. The bride wore a strapless diamond white Italian satin gown, with a beaded bodice and slip-on layer over the satin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Church and Fritzie Terwilliger of Lexington, Kentucky. The groom is the son of Dixie Ford of Corsicana. 12/14/2003 Borlace/Elder wedding Roger and Linda Borlace are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Christie Lynn Borlace to Mart Elder, son of Mike and Dwala Elder of Richland. They were united in marriage on Nov. 12, 2003 in Virginia Beach, Va. where the groom is stationed in the military. The couple now resides there with their two sons, Skyler and Ty. 12/14/2003 Phinney/Lopez engagement Phil and Kim Phinney are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristen Irene Phinney to PV2 Joshua Ray Lopez, son of Freddie and Irene Lopez. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Corsicana High School and is attending Navarro College. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Rice High School and is currently serving our nation proudly in the United States Army. The couple will be married on Dec. 27, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana. 1/4/2004 Barber/Pillow Wedding Misty Barber of Corsicana and Bobby Pillow, Jr., also of Corsicana, were united in marriage Dec. 13 at their residence. Ricky Vick performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Susie Allen of Corsicana and Eddie Barber of Forrest Glade. The groom is the son of Carolyn Pillow of Corsicana, and the late Bobby Pillow. The couple was joined by family and friends, and their three children, Madison, Daniel and Maggie. 1/4/2004 Crawford/Testa engagement Mr. and Mrs. Neal Crawford of Corsicana are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Carla Denise Crawford, to Vincent Alex Testa, son of Jeanette Testa of Plainfield, Illinois. Carla is a graduate of Corsicana High School and Texas A&M University. She is a freelance writer and a Corsicana Daily Sun columnist. Vincent is employed with Epsilon Corporation in Irving as an operations supervisor. The wedding is planned for May 1, 2004 at Wesley United Methodist Church. Jourdan Nicole Sodd and Caleb Leddy Hollingsworth, both of Corsicana, were united in marriage at 7 p.m. July 26, 2003 at First Baptist Church of Corsicana. The Rev. B.F. Risinger performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Alan Sodd of Corsicana, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Jo Ann Ailshie and the late Mr. James Ailshie of Grand Prairie, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Sodd, Jr. of Arlington. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Edward Hollingsworth, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wayne Morris and the late Dr. and Mrs. John L. Hollingsworth, all of Corsicana. For the ceremony the altar was graced with a magnificent floral arrangement of Titanic and Anna roses, belles of Ireland, hydrangea, larkspur and Casa Blanca lilies set before a backdrop of palm tree columns and sheer ivory draping. The center aisle was lined with stylized gold leaf palm trees in golden urns. Beaded crystal votive lanterns festooned each palm tree, creating candlelight for the sanctuary. An exquisite hand-painted aisle cloth embellished with garlands of roses and personalized with the bride's and groom's monograms was presented for the bride's entrance. Music for the ceremony was provided by Joy Williamson, organist, and Sheila Herod, pianist. Vocalists Kay Watkins and Jason Manning opened the ceremony with Baerwald's "Come What May." Other musical selections performed by Mrs. Watkins included "One Hand, One Heart" and "The Lord's Prayer." The bride, entering the sanctuary on the arm of her father to the accompaniment of Lohengrin's "Bridal March," carried a lovely nosegay of 200 ivory stephanotis, each centered with pearls, and tied up with ivory ribbon. For her wedding the bride chose a formal gown of bridal white silk taffeta designed by Amsale for Stanley Korshak. The strapless moulded bodice featured a gathered band of petal pink taffeta that defined the drop waist. The full ballgown skirt, which fell from inverted box pleats to a slipper length hem, flowed into an extended chapel length train. Back gathers enhanced the fullness of the skirt which was accented by pink taffeta streamers that extended beyond the length of the gown's train. To complete her ensemble, the bride wore a square veil of pale pink silk illusion finished with a hand rolled edge of platinum thread and accented with square crystals. The veil extended from a tiara of delicate flowers fashioned in fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals. Matron of honor was Jody Sodd McSpadden, sister of the bride. Serving as maid of honor was Brooke Simon. Bridesmaids were Michelle Smith, Ellen Sodd, sister-in-law of the bride, Holly Hollingsworth, sister-in-law of the groom, Amber Finn and Kimmy Hollingsworth, both sisters of the groom, Haley Settle, Sarah Harper and Ashley Myller. The attendants were dressed in floor length gowns of petal pink silk taffeta which featured a beautiful strapless ruched bodice. They carried tied nosegays of miniature blush garden roses. The groom's brother, Joshua Hollingsworth, served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Dubois, Timothy Jackson, Jason Sodd, brother of the bride, Chris McSpadden, brother-in-law of the bride, Ryan Finn, brother-in-law of the groom, Blake Butler, Tony Siracusa, Chris Morris, Salil Naik, and Andrew Nugyen. Serving as ushers were David Farrell, William Hardy, Jeff Jackson, Josh Kittley, John Miller, Peter Miller and Jonathan Richey. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Corsicana Country Club. Guests were greeted with gold leaf planter boxes overflowing with caladiums, hydrandeas, and azaleas in shades of pink, accented with ivy and lighted by hurricane lamps. A large European garden urn was brimming with roses, hydrangeas, larkspur and belles of Ireland centered in a bank of caladiums. Gold leaf frames with stretched brocade fabric panels of pink and ivory highlighted the ballroom walls. The chandeliers were adorned with crystal beaded shades and lush palm leaves. The bride's cake table was skirted with a deeply pleated whisper pink French damask with a silk frog closure at each pleat and deep fringe at the skirt's hem. Her ivory multi-tiered cake was separated by gold leaf palm trees fashioned of icing. The intricately decorated layers were highlighted with the bride's and groom's monograms in gold leaf royal icing. The groom's cake table was topped with cloths of palm fabric and burlap. His cake simulated a nine-hole golf course complete with sand traps and a waterfall with live goldfish set upon a foundation of stone. A lavish buffet was provided for the guests and dramatically accented with tall dolphin epergnes holding massive arrangements of pale pink roses, lilies, hydrangeas, larkspur and belles of Ireland. The fireplace mantel held arrangements fashioned in gold camel candelabras. Guest tables were centered with elegant arrangements of roses in antiqued gold urns with belles of Ireland forming handles. The Jason Manning Band played musical selections for the guests' dining and dancing pleasure throughout the evening. Members of the house party were Cari Coy, Courtney Dennie, Lindsay Dowd, Leah Hay, Kelley Hester, Kristen Powers, Elizabeth Roman and Lauren Turner. The newly wedded couple departed through a shower of rose petals for a honeymoon cruise to Nassau, San Juan and St. Thomas in the Caribbean. They will make their home in Corsicana. Numerous parties and showers honoring the couple were hosted by friends and family members prior to the wedding. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hollingsworth at The Cook Arts, Science and Technology Center on the eve of the wedding. 8/24/2003 Tekell/Dagnan Wedding The sanctuary of Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn., was the setting for the wedding ceremony of Emmy Lou Tekell and Derrick Christopher Dagnan. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Dr. Jon Roebuck on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at 4 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bradley Tekell of Corsicana. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bob Tekell of Corsicana and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Perry Waldrop of Tyler. The bride is a 1995 graduate of Corsicana High School. She received her bachelor of science degree in movement science from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in 1999 where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She received her master's degree in occupational therapy from Belmont University in Nashville in 2002. She has completed her doctorate at Belmont University in occupational therapy and will graduate in December, 2003. She is employed at Skyline Medical Center and Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Dagnan of Arlington, Va. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clinkscales and the late Mr. and Mrs. Carlos and Margaret Dagnan, and stepgrandmother, Mrs. Ann Dagnan of Chattanooga, Tenn. The groom is a 1993 graduate of Collierville High School in Collierville, Tenn. He received his bachelor of science degree in engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. in 1997. He graduated in May 2003 from Owen School of Business at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. with a master's degree in business administration. He is employed by Jefferies and Company, Inc. as a research associate. The sanctuary of Woodmont Baptist Church was graced with a nine foot urn which was filled with spectacular spring and summer shades of blue and white including calla lilies, white French tulips, blue and white delphinium, fushia stock, white gerber daisies, and white star-gazer lilies with cascading greens. Urns with large ferns flanked the altar. Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory satin gown designed by Paloma Blanca. The corset-bodice was heavily beaded with pearls, and the chapel length A-line skirt gathered in the back into two bustles. Her hair was worn up where stephanotis and other miniature blooms were magically placed. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of white virginia roses, casa blanca lilies, white hydrangea and stephanotis braided with white organza and French satin ribbon. Mary Elizabeth Tekell, twin sister of the bride, of Fort Worth was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Heather Intres of Jonesboro, Ark., Amanda Lee of Dallas, Christina Parkhurst, and Erin Paul, both of Nashville. The bridesmaids wore long wedgewood blue two-tone matte taffeta gowns designed by Alfred Angelo. The dresses were empire waist with covered buttons down the back. The sweep train gathered in the back into two bustles. Each bridesmaid wore a Swarovski crystal necklace that were a gift from the bride and carried hand-tied nose-gays of light blue hydrangea, delphinium, and white roses with trailing satin ribbon. The mothers of the bride and groom wore single phaleonopsis orchid corsages. Rodney Joyner of Memphis, Tenn. was the groom's best man. Groomsmen were Vinit Madan of New York, David Sparks of Memphis, Tenn., John Temple of Cincinnati, Ohio, and John Paul Tekell, brother of the bride, of Corsicana. The groom and his attendants all wore black tuxedos and stephanotis boutonnieres. Ushers were Andrew Tekell of Norman, Okla., and Erik Tekell of Oklahoma City, cousins of the bride. Betsy Tekell of Oklahoma City, cousin of the bride, was the bride's personal attendant. Music for the ceremony was provided by Mr. Andrew Risinger of Nashville, Tenn. The wedding party, coordinated by Mrs. Becky Thurston of Corsicana entered to "Rigaudon" by Andre Campra, and the bride's entrance song was "Trumpet Voluntary" by Jeremiah Clark. A message in song, "The Prayer," was the solo by Mr. Matt Evans of Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Jon Roebuck said a prayer along with the reading and teaching of scripture. After the exchange of vows and rings, Miss Sarah Abel of Fort Worth read scripture from I Corinthians 13 . The Recessional was "Fanfare" by Jacob Lemmons. A reception with buffet and dancing followed the wedding ceremony at the University Club Vanderbilt in Nashville. The large ballroom was filled with tables topped with white linen cloths. European garden-styled arrangements of gerber daisies, white tulips, and blue delphinium rose from a bed of greens and massed-mixed flowers. Votive candles were placed at the head of each place setting. The bride's table held the five-Iayer cake consisting of strawberry, white, and butter-cream layers with cream cheese icing. The groom's cake was a lemon cake with chocolate confection decorated with symbols representing Purdue and Vanderbilt Universities. Mrs. Carolyn Pillans and her granddaughter, Miss Holly Pair, of Corsicana were videographers for the ceremony and the reception. The day before the wedding, a bridesmaid's luncheon was held at Belle Meade Mansion in Nashville. On the eve of the wedding, the rehearsal dinner was held at Mere Bulles Restaurant in Brentwood, Tenn. Following a honeymoon trip to Aruba, the couple will reside in Nashville. The bride and groom would like to thank all of their family and friends for sharing in such an important day in their lives. They want to thank everyone for their friendship, guidance, love, and support. Words cannot express their admiration and gratitude for who you are and who you have helped them become. 8/24/2003 Stacy/Brown Wedding Kara Alexis Stacy and David Joseph Brown were married July 19, 2003 at a beautiful hillside chapel on the Deer Valley Ranch in Medina, Texas. The bride's family friends, Gary Anderson and Franklin Williamson officiated. A reception followed overlooking the river under the stars. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stacy of Kerrville. Kara is a graduate of University of North Texas with a general art degree. She is currently working with the Media Ministry at Denton Bible Church. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Brown of Kerens. David graduated from University of North Texas where he earned his BA in accounting and MBA in management. He is currently working as a cost accountant at Ingersoll Rand in Garland. The bride wore an elegant gown of ivory silk, which featured a strapless neckline, drop waist and full skirt. The maids of honor were Tonja Thomas and Alexis Rice. The bridesmaids were Christine Butler, Kristi Foster, Kristi Stacy, the bride's sister-in-law, Christina Brown and Kim Brown, the groom's sisters. The best man was Paul Galloway. The groomsmen were the groom's brother, Tom Brown, James Leyba, Micah Caswell, Buno Paiva, and the bride's brothers William Stacy and Dallas Stacy. After the honeymoon trip to Cozumel, the couple will reside in McKinney 8/24/2003 Breton/Williams wedding Leianne Genevieve Breton and Justin Martin Williams were united in marriage on July 19, 2003 at the Magnolia House Mansion in Corsicana. Ferman Carpenter officiated the impressive double-ring ceremony, which included his personal anecdotes of the bride and groom, prayers, scripture readings, traditional vows, original vows, and the lighting of the Unity candle. The bride is the daughter of Steve Breton of Wakefield, Mass. and Jean Hancock of Conway, N. H. She is the granddaughter of Gerald Breton of Stoughton, Mass. and Raymond and Genevieve de Grasse of Burlington, Mass. The groom is the son of Louis and Patty Williams and grandson of Thelma Martin, all of Corsicana. The bride chose an elegant white satin gown designed exclusively by Oleg Cassini. The gown featured a spaghetti corset bodice, a full tulle skirt and chapel length train, all accented with schiffli lace and appliques. The bridal veil was detailed with a piping ribbon and Swarovski crystals. She wore long white satin gloves and carried a bouquet of fresh yellow lilies and white daisies with greenery. Bridal attendants were adorned in floor length empire gowns of periwinkle chiffon featuring spaghetti straps and matching chiffon wraps. Matron of honor was Monika McLellan, and bridesmaids were Miranda Senn, sister of the groom, Ashley McGraw, Fallon Peacock, Stephanie Wynot, and Melinda Bury. Flower girl Arianna McNeese was dressed in a miniature replica of the bride's gown, while ring bearer Scout Morris, cousin of the groom, was attired in a miniature replica of the tuxedos worn by the groomsmen. The groom chose an all white tuxedo with long tails and the groomsmen and ushers donned black tuxedos, also with long tails. Groomsmen and best friends of the groom were Paul Senn, brother-in-law of the groom, Chris Owen, Chris Goodman, Chris Pierson, Ryan McLauchlin, Ryan Watson, David Newbury, Thomas Quinn, and Branden Hart, who was also the pianist. Serving as ushers were Rowdy Holman and Jordon Morris, cousins of the groom, and presiding at the bride's book table was Lacey Morris, cousin of the groom. The altar, with a background of lace-covered bay windows, was decorated with an arch of magnolia blossoms and greenery. This theme was carried throughout the mansion for the wedding and reception, except for the bride's book table which held two large crystal vases filled with colorful Hawaiian flowers which were a surprise gift from the bride' s aunt and uncle, Bryan and Laura Kittery. Music was provided by pianist Branden Hart. As guests were seated, they were entertained by his performance of a medley of classical favorites, as well as some of his own compositions. Mothers and the grandmother were escorted to their seats during Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." Processional music for the bridesmaids, flower girl, and ring bearer was Rachmaninoffs "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini." The bride entered to Pachelbel's "Canon" and recessional music for the entire wedding party was a piece composed by Mr. Hart especially for the bride and groom. After the ceremony a reception was held in the parlor of the mansion and a receiving line consisting of the bride, groom and both families greeted dear friends and family from Corsicana, Blooming Grove, Mexia, Richardson, San Marcos. McKinney, and Allen, as well as from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Dixie Morris and Christi Holman, cousins of the groom, served wedding cake as Lacey Morris served the punch. During the reception the bride surprised her groom by singing her beautiful rendition of "Get Me to You" from the soundtrack of the movie "Hope Floats." She was accompanied on acoustic guitar by her father. As the wedding couple departed the mansion they were showered with bubbles blown by family and friends lining the front walkway. The crowd followed the newlyweds to their decorated automobile and wished them well as they left for their honeymoon in Colorado. Following the honeymoon the couple will reside in Searcy, Ark. where the bride will attend Harding University and the groom, a Harding honors graduate, will be employed by the university. 8/24/2003 Anderson/Mahoney engagement Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Anderson along with Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Mahoney of Corsicana are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Melinda Elaine Anderson and David Chad Mahoney. Melinda is the granddaughter of David and Linda Lee and Evelyn Anderson and the late Edgar D. Anderson Sr. of Corsicana. She is the great granddaughter of W.P. and Aletha Paul and the late Milton Maxwell of Gatesville, Tx. David is the grandson of Joe and Faye Hill and the late Maurice Mahoney of Corsicana, and Margaret Hestand and the late John E. Hestand of Powell. The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Corsicana High School. She graduated from Navarro College and now attends Texas A&M Commerce majoring in elementary education. She is employed at Watkins Construction Co. The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Corsicana High School. He attended Navarro College majoring in drafting design and is now employed by the Texas Dept. of Transportation. An outside evening wedding and reception is planned at Watkins Park, Sept. 27, 2003 in Corsicana. 9/7/2003 Tolbert/Andreasen engagement Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tolbert of Corsicana are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristen, to Andy Andreasen, son of Mrs. Frances Reed and Mr. Donald Andreasen of Houston. Kristen is a graduate of Corsicana High School and Texas A&M University. She is currently employed with JPMorgan Chase as a sales account executive. Andy is a graduate of Katy Taylor High School and the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently employed with JPMorgan Chase as a vice president of retail technology. A garden wedding is planned for Sept. 14, 2003 in Houston. 9/7/2003 Hand/Null Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Hand of Corsicana are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Hand, to Jason Parker Null, son of Ms. Frances Richardson of Gallup, New Mexico, and Mr. Perry Null of Gallup, N.M. Lauren will be graduated from Baylor University in December with a bachelor of business administration degree in real estate. Jason received a bachelor of arts degree in telecommunications from Baylor University in 2002. Lauren is the granddaughter of Mr. W. W. Withrow of Teague and the late Mrs. Naomi Withrow, and Mrs. Joan Hand of Corsicana and the late Mr. David Hand. Jason is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson of Gallup, N.M. and Mrs. John Null of Carlsbad, N.M. and the late Mr. John Null. A November wedding is planned at the Armstrong Browning Library at Baylor University in Waco. 9/7/2003 Taylor/Johnson Wedding Virginia Nicole Taylor and Blaine Carl Johnson were married July 12, 2003 at The First Baptist Church of Richardson. A reception followed at Oakridge Country Club in Garland. The bride is the daughter of Steve and Diane Taylor of Richardson. She is a 1996 graduate of Berkner High School in Richardson and a 2000 cum laude graduate of The University of North Texas. She is a teacher in Richardson. The groom is the son of Susan Acree Kane of Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Johnson of Plano. Grandparents are Mrs. Rosemary Acree and the late Jim Acree of Corsicana. He is a 1995 graduate of Berkner High School and a 1999 graduate of Southern Methodist University. He is a teacher and coach in Garland. The maid of honor was Brittany Taylor, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Hollie Sturdivant, Laurie Martini, Brianna Foxx, Karen Vinsko, and Gina Johnson. The best man was Casey Whittle. The groomsmen were Pete Roth, Michael Thomas, Cash McElroy, Brian Goodman, and Bill Lisle. The ushers were Robert Blackman and Shea Woodall. Junior ushers were Jordan Clark and Mitchell Johnson. The couple now resides in Rowlett, following a honeymoon in Jamaica. Kyla Kristen Hale of Corsicana and Justin Wade Terry of Wylie were united in marriage on Dec. 6 at the Joyce Graham Hale Memorial Chapel at Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana. Dr. David Hale, father of the bride, and Dr. Al Draper of First Baptist Church of Wylie performed the double ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Dr. David Hale of Corsicana and the late Joyce Hale of Corsicana. Parents of the groom are Dr. and Mrs. Sam Terry of Wylie. The chapel was decorated with four pedestals, each holding three pillar candles and cascading greenery. A candleabra was centered behind a pedestalled arrangement of white Fuji mums, burgundy Bell of Ireland, snapdragons, and larkspur. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose an Oleg Cassini gown of rum colored satin. The satin A-line gown featured a fitted strapless bodice embellished with metallic beaded embroidery. The apron back enclosed an organza insert also embellished with metallic beaded embroidery. The elbow-length veil was adorned with pairings of pearls and crystals along the satin trimming. The bride carried a bouquet of Black Magic and Friendship roses, accented with seeded eucalyptus bound by a satin ivory bow. The attendants were gowned in floor-length dresses of merlot colored shantung and carried nosegays of Sahara and Eskimo roses. Maid of honor was Sherrie Bottoms of Eureka. Bridesmaids were Amara Hughes, sister of the bride, of Keller; Jennifer Wilfong, sister of the bride, of Beaumont; Kelly Freeman, sister of the groom, of Wylie; and Jocelyn Boyd, sister of the groom, also of Wylie. Best men were Justin Johnson of Wylie and Jimmy Brune of Murphy. Groomsmen were Shawn Loughlin of Katy, Shane Coker of Corsicana, and Clint Lee of Murphy. Ushers were Todd Jarrell of Wortham and John Fuqua of Garland. Raeleigh Bottoms of Eureka served as flower girl. Nephews of the bride, Evan Wilfong of Beaumont and Connor Hughes of Keller served as ring bearers. Graham Wilfong, nephew of the bride, placed a long-stemmed ivory rose on the mother's row in memory of the bride's mother, Joyce Hale. Music was provided by Beverly Hale, organist, who played various, specially-chosen selections. Jeff Mize of Allen sang "What I Really Want to Say," "I Will Be Here," and "Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us." Following the ceremony, the reception was held at the Cook Arts and Sciences Center. As the guests entered the foyer they were greeted and registered at a table decorated with wedding portraits of the couple's parents and the engagement portrait of the bride and groom. The focal point of the reception area was a portrait of the bride, taken by Kay Cummins of Kay's Photography, and an urn containing a mixture of ivory flowers and greenery. Four tables were placed along the wall of windows, with the bride and groom's tables on either side of the portrait. Each table carried out the theme of a winter wedding and the bride's colors of merlot and ivory. The three-tiered bride's cake sat atop a crystal, merlot pedestal plate. The Irish cream filled cake was iced with ivory fondant and decorated with merlot colored flowers and a variety of sugared fruits. The groom's table was decorated with crimson tulips, the bride's flower of choice. The groom's cake was German chocolate with a chocolate gounash filling. It was decorated with sugared raspberries and blackberries. Punch and coffee were served. All cakes were made by Barbara Sivils. Before starting the receiving line the bride and groom drank a toast from pewter goblets belonging to the groom's great-grandparents. Each table held a pewter tray laden with monogrammed cookies created by Donna Karyn of the Wicklow Inn. A gift table was decorated with an arrangement of long-stemmed deep red roses. Merlot candles and stargazer lilies were also used as table accents. Throughout the reception music was provided by a five-piece woodwind orchestra led by Wanda Luedecke. The group played classical, romantic, and holiday selections. Members of the house party were Kelsey Ainsworth, Nicole Dickerson, AJ Heugatter, Loren Hodges, Bethany Johnson, Bekah Nichols and Sissy Nichols, students of the bride and groom. The bride and groom left the reception hall to a shower of confetti. The couple honeymooned in New York City and will reside in Corsicana. The bride and groom wish to thank Rick and Rose Rash for coordinating the reception and for providing a huge amount of support. 1/11/2003 Cradduck/Pfeffer Wedding Deanna Cradduck and Doug Pfeffer were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellville. Rev. H. Eldon Akerman officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Sheri Cradduck of San Saba, and formerly of Corsicana. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Escoubas of Hearne and Mrs. Mozelle Cradduck of Anson. The groom is the son of DuWayne and Debbie Pfeffer of Bellville, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Elton A. Wunderlich of Warrenton and Mrs. Gloria Pfeffer of Bellville. The bride wore a white satin princess style formal gown, and carried a nosegay of rose-colored miniature calla lilies. She was escorted down the aisle by her father, Mike Cradduck. Maid of Honor was Hilary York and bridesmaids were Shaye Cly and Emily McCary, all friends of the bride. They wore navy blue formal gowns in styles of their own choosing. Each attendant carried two large white calla lilies. Music was provided by Johnathan Mollenkopf, organist. The groom was attended by Brandon Hoff, best man, and Darren Pfeffer and Dustin Pfeffer, brothers of the groom. Nathan Cradduck, brother of the bride, John Timmons, cousin of the bride, and Andy Faist and Jason Druckhammer, friends of the groom served as ushers. A reception followed the ceremony at the Austin County Fair Pavilion. A barbecue dinner and dance were enjoyed by guests. Deanna is a 1998 graduate of Corsicana High School. Doug is a 1997 graduate of Bellville High School, and both bride and groom are 2002 graduates of Texas A&M University with bachelors degrees in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. Following a wedding trip to Gruene and Fredericksburg, the couple will make their home near Kerrville 1/11/2003 Ford/Estes engagement Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ford of Houston announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn Marie Ford, to David Michael Estes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Estes of Corsicana. Miss Ford and Mr. Estes are both currently attending Sam Houston State University. Miss Ford is pursuing a degree in cello performance and Mr. Estes is working towards a bachelors degree in athletic training. Wedding vows will be exchanged at Cypress Bible Church in Houston on July 31, 2004. 1/18/2004 Wylie/Byrd engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie M. Wylie of Corsicana are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their son, Christopher Daniel, to Miss Julie Catherine Byrd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie W. Byrd, of Mont Belvieu. The prospective groom is a 2000 graduate of Texas A&M University and is currently employed with Tractor Supply Co. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Texas A&M University and is currently employed with Barbers Hill Independent School District. The couple plan to wed March 6, 2004 at Old River Baptist Church in Old River-Winfree. 1/18/2004 Moreland/Geren engagement Bill and Ange Moreland are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Wyndi Elizabeth Moreland to Jack Edwin Geren, son of David and Sherry Corning of Farmersville. The wedding will be held at 3 p.m. March 13 at the Joyce Graham Hale Memorial Chapel at Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana. The bride-to-be is a recent graduate of Navarro College, and is attending Texas A&M Commerce at Navarro while being employed at Pappasito's Mexican Restaurant. The future groom is employed with Airborne Express. Following the wedding, the couple will make their home in Frisco. 1/18/2004 McLauchlin/Higgins engagement Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Wilson McLauchlin are pleased to announce that on a recent vacation to Chicago, their daughter, Hollie Renee McLauchlin became engaged to Jeffrey Todd Higgins. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wayne Higgins of Hereford, Texas. Hollie is the granddaughter of Lyda Heinrichs, Mrs. Hazel McLauchlin and the late Mr. Woodrow Wilson McLauchlin, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Musick, all of Corsicana. Hollie is a 1995 graduate of Corsicana High School and completed her education in 1999 when she graduated summa cum laude from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in public relations. She currently resides in Dallas where she works as a formalwear buyer for Terry Costa, Inc. Jeff is a graduate of Hereford High School and also graduated from Texas Tech with a B.S. in landscape architecture in 2002. He resides in Dallas and is employed as a landscape designer by TBG Partners, a landscape architecture firm based out of Austin. The couple will join in worship and marriage on April 17, 2004 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Corsicana and will reside in Dallas following the wedding. 1/18/2004 Thigpen/Crabtree engagement W. Levon and Jamie Thigpen of Dallas announce the engagement of their daughter JaeAyne Levon Thigpen to Fred Clarence Crabtree, Jr. of Stephenville. He is the son of Steve and Donna Holifield of Lott and Fred Crabtree, Sr. of Corsicana. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of James and Martha Parker of Corsicana and Gertrude Thigpen of DeRidder, La. She is a 1994 graduate of First Baptist Academy of Dallas and received a bachelor of business administration from Tarleton State University in December of 1997. She is currently employed at the Erath County District Attorney's office as the legal assistant. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Annis Allison and Arthur and Billie Johnson, all of Waco. He is a1996 graduate of Chilton High School. He is currently working for Easter Air, serves in the Texas Army National Guard as a radar technician and is the youth minister at First Baptist Church of Golinda. A private wedding ceremony is planned for Feb. 28, 2004 aboard the "Celebration" Cruise Ship in Galveston. 1/18/2004 Vail/White engagement Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vail are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Sara M. Vail to Chad D. White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick White of San Antonio. The couple will be married June 12, 2004 at Grace Community Church in Corsicana Dale and Debi Welch are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Melinda Suzanne Welch to Jason Jacob Bosley, son of Bill and Margaret Bosley of Richland. The wedding will take place April 17, [2004] and family and friends are invited. The parents of Monica Renae Bridgforth and James Wayne Moore are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children. Monica is the daughter of Bud and Nancy Bridgforth of Lovington, New Mexico. She is the granddaughter of Bud Bridgforth, Sr. and the late Delo Bridgforth of Lovington, New Mexico. Her maternal grandparents are Dorothy Castellow and the late Curtis Castellow also of Lovington. James is the son of Beth Sepedy of Dawson and Buddy Moore, Jr. of Corsicana. He is the grandson of Stringer and Margaret Jenkins of Dawson. He is also the grandson of Clifford and Doris Dill of Corsicana. The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Lovington High School. She received her bachelor of science degree from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2002. She currently attends the dental hygiene school at Blinn College in Bryan. The groom-to-be is a 1994 graduate of Corsicana High School and also attends Blinn College in Bryan majoring in wildlife and fisheries science. A May 22, 2004 wedding is planned at the First United Methodist Church of Corsicana. 2/8/2004 Huffman/Moses engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Huffman of Lockney, Texas are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Holly Ronee to Wayland Don Moses, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jan Moses of Whiteface, Texas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stout of Mabank, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith of Lubbock, Mr. Joe Huffman of Plainview, and Mrs. Barbara Huffman of Lubbock. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. Shot Sanders of Whiteface and Mrs. Will Hashop of Corsicana. The couple will marry July 17, 2004 at Brown Chapel on the campus of Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas. The bride-elect, a graduate of Canyon High School in Canyon, is employed by the State of Texas in Plainview. The prospective groom, a graduate of Whiteface High School in Whiteface and South Plains College in Levelland, is employed by United Supermarkets of Canyon and will graduate in May from West Texas A&M University in Canyon. ------------ 8/1/2004
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Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bishop are pleased to
announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter, Melanie Renee to Jason Thomas Henderson, son of Dan
and Barbara Henderson of Longview.
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4/4/2004
McIlhenny/Winningham engagement
4/25/2004 Smith/White
Engagement
4/25/2004
Croford/Mixon Engagement
Butts-Green
5/2/2004
Carroll/Brooks Wedding
Carla Denise Crawford and Vincent Alex Testa
were united in marriage on May 1 at Wesley United Methodist
Church in Corsicana. Rev. Teri Hildebrand officiated the double
ring ceremony. Corsicana Girl |
and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ashley Brooke Griffin,
to Matthew Karl Hilgemeier, son of Susan Thompson of Memphis,
Tennessee and Guy (Duck) Hilgemeier of Fannett, Texas.
Kari
Anne Ashcraft of Bronte and Adam Kristopher Richter, also of
Bronte, were united in marriage June 19 at First Baptist Church,
Corsicana. The Rev. B.F. Risinger, Jr. performed the double ring
ceremony.
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