Cherokee County, Texas
ENGAGEMENT & MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 3, 2007
Huddleston,
Valladares wed
Jody Lynn Huddleston and Santos Reymundo Valladares wed at 2 p.m. on June 2,
2007 at Calvary Baptist Church. A reception followed in Fellowship Hall. Jody
was born in Colombia South America and became a citizen of the United States
when she was nine years old. Santos was born in Honduras and came to the United
States approximately eight years ago when a hurricane destroyed his town. After
a brief honeymoon in East Texas, the newlyweds will reside in Tyler. Jody is a
Registered Nurse and will be working at ETMC in Tyler. Santos is in
construction.
Knous, Herron to exchange vows
Kenny and Melissa Knous of Jacksonville are proud to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Callie Anne Knous of Jacksonville to Jeremy Mark Herron of
College Station, son of Dr. Richard and Marsha Herron of College Station. Callie
graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2004 and will graduate from the
University of North Texas, Denton in Dec. with a bachelor’s degree in elementary
education. Jeremy graduated from Texas A&M Consolidated High School in College
Station and will graduate from the University of North Texas, Denton in Dec.
with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. The couple will exchange vows
on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at The Chapel at Teaberry Farm in Jacksonville.
Adams, Kirkpatrick to marry
Kelly and Karen Adams of Jacksonville are proud to announce the engagement of
their son, Matthew Kyle Adams of Jacksonville to Lori Lynn Kirkpatrick of Tyler,
daughter of Joe and Robin Kirkpatrick of Eustace, Texas. Kyle graduated from
Jacksonville High School in 2002 and attended Tyler Junior College. He is
employed with Lowes Home Improvement. Lori graduated from Eustace High School in
2000 and Tyler Junior College in 2005. She is pursuing a communication’s degree
at the University of Texas, Tyler. She is employed with Allmark Property
Management. The couple will exchange vows on Sept. 22, 2007 at Eagle Bluff
Country Club in Bullard.
June 10, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
King/Simmons marry
Pansy King of Rusk and Clifford Simmons of Jacksonville were married at
8 p.m., June 8 at Oakland Missionary Baptist Church. R.S. Dyess
officiated the ceremony. Pansy works for Jordan Health Services and
Clifford works for PHC.
June 17, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
Vaught,
Dobrovolny to wed
Kristi Vaught of Rusk and Frank Dobrovolny of Smetana are excited to
announce their engagement. Kristi is the daughter of Carolyn Turner of
Rusk and the late George Coody of Waco. Kristi is a graduate of Moody
High School and attended Stephen F. Austin State University. Kristi is
the proud mother of daughters, Karli and Emily. Kristi is currently
employed at the Cherokee County Attorney's Office in Rusk. Frank is the
son of Janet and Antone Dobrovolny of Smetana. Frank is a veteran of
the U.S. Navy, a graduate of Texas A&M University, a graduate of South
Texas College of Law, and recently became a licensed attorney. Frank is
practicing law predominantly in Cherokee County and has a new office in
Jacksonville. The couple will marry on June 23, 2007 in Jacksonville.
They will reside in Rusk.
Bell,
White marry
Jackie Bell and Junior White were united in marriage at 7 p.m.,
Saturday, June 2 at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville. Jackie is the
daughter of Jimmy and Vivian Hawkins and Jeanine Sparks. Junior is the
son of Bruce and Sybil White. Robert Carter officiated the double ring
ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by Jimmy Hawkins. Maid of
honor was Jennifer Sparks. Bridesmaids were Gina Pridgen, Jill Brownlee
and Amber Brown. Flower girls were Jayla Bell, Shelby Cumbie and Katlynn
Magallan. Ring bearer was Dominic White. Groomsmen were Ben Grimes, Von
Dawson, Brian Hesterley, Garrett Glidewell and Marc Sparks. The
reception took place at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville. The couple
will reside in Arp.
Newland, Covey wed
Halli Tyanne Newland and Randall Ray Covey both of Jacksonville were
married Saturday, June 16 at Bullard Southern Baptist Church in Bullard.
The ceremony was officiated by Todd Thoene of Bullard. The bride is the
daughter of Carolyn Newland of Lufkin and the late Jeff Newland. Halli
is a graduate of Bullard High School and is employed with Southwestern
Abstract. The bridegroom is the son of Sammy Covey Sr. of Gilmer and
Carolyn Covey of Jacksonville. Randall is a graduate of Jacksonville
High School and is a safety inspector for the state of Texas. Matron of
honor was Melissa Hendrick of Troup. Best man was Sammy Covey Jr. of
Kingwood. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Bennett of Tyler and Michelle
Carnes of Van. Groomsmen were Wayne McAnally of Jacksonville and Dustin
Dudley of Jacksonville. Junior bridesmaids were Hadley and Autumn
Wiggins of Jacksonville. Flower girls were Tatum Wiggins and Scarlette
Covey of Jacksonville. The couple will reside in Jacksonville.
June 20, 2007 (Cherokeean Herald)
Lauren Kay Kendrick, to Clifton James Tierney
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kendrick of Nacogdoches announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Kay, to Clifton James Tierney of Bandera, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tierney of Bandera. The wedding will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Grace Bible Church in Nacogdoches with the bride's grandfather, the Rev. Gene Kendrick officiating. Both the bride and groom are Stephen F. Austin State University graduates.
Engagements June 23, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
McMillen, Jay to exchange vows
Amy Elizabeth McMillen of Blackjack and Brian Lee Jay of Little Elm are
proud to announce their engagement. Amy is the daughter of George and
Judy McKinney of Blackjack and the late Duncan McMillen. Brian is the
son of Larry and Peggy Jay of Goessel, Kansas. Amy graduated from
Jacksonville High School in 1993 and Texas A&M University with a
Master’s degree in business administration in 1998. She is currently
employed with McKinney and Moore in Jacksonville. Brian graduated from
Goessel High School in 1996 and Pittsburg State University with a
bachelors degree in Automotive Technology in 2000. He is currently
employed with Ford Motor Company in Lewisville. The couple will wed Oct.
6, 2007 at Castle on the Lake in Jacksonville.
Inman,
Martin to wed
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Inman of Chriesman are proud to announce the
engagement of their daughter Jessica Cade Inman of Chriesman to Matthew
John Martin of Bullard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rob B. Martin of Bullard.
Jessica is a 1999 graduate of Pleasanton High School in Pleasanton. She
received a B.S. in kinesiology in 2006 with a minor in outdoor education
and teacher certification in science composite from Texas A&M University
in College Station. She is employed with Bellville ISD in Bellville as a
Biology teacher and volleyball coach. Matthew is a 2001 graduate of
Bullard High School. He received a B.S. in kinesiology and outdoor
education in 2006 from Texas A&M University in College Station. He is
attending Texas DPS Training Academy in Austin and expects to graduate
in Sept. 2007. The couple will wed at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007
at Madison Square Presbyterian Church in San Antonio.
June 27, 2007 (Cherokeean Herald)
Gresham-King
The engagement of Melissa Kay Gresham and Stacey Glenn King has been announced. Ms. Gresham is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gresham Sr. of Nacogdoches. Mr. King is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard King of Rusk and Pansy and Clifford Simmons of Jacksonville. The couple will be married at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the downtown gazebo in Nacogdoches.
