Cherokee County, Texas
ENGAGEMENT & MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 4, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
Jamye Lea Standley, to Royce Emory Read
Jeff and Cheryl Standley of Jacksonville are pleased to announce the
engagement of their daughter, Jamye Lea Standley, to Royce Emory Read,
son of Jackie Lowrie of Tyler and Dennis and Jamima Read of Nacogdoches.
Jamye is a graduate of The University of Texas at Tyler and is employed
by Tyler Independent School District. Royce is a graduate of The
University of Texas at Tyler and is employed at Henry and Peters
Accounting in Tyler. The wedding will be held April 28, 2007, at Central
Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Dorian M. Forrest to Heath Martin
Larry and Pam Williford of Jacksonville (and the late Mike Forrest) are
pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
daughter Dorian M. Forrest of Henderson to Heath Martin, son of Larry
and Sheree Martin of Price. The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of
Henderson High School and also a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State
University. She is currently employed by Henderson ISD as a teacher. The
bridegroom-elect is a 2000 graduate of Carlisle High School in Price and
is currently employed by BCC Motor Sports (Nascar). The couple will wed
June 9, 2007, in Henderson.
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March 7, 2007 (The Cherokeen Herald)
Clayton-Oliver
Robert and Carlene Clayton of Rusk
announce
the engagement and
upcoming marriage of their
daughter, Ashley Marie, to Michael Todd Oliver
of Jacksonville, son of Michael
Tim and Edwina Oliver
of Dallas
and Jay and Cindy Cole of Jacksonville.
The couple will be married May 5 at
First Baptist Church Rusk.
Dover-Eckel
Sherry and Greg Dover of Rusk announce the
engagement and approaching marriage of their
daughter
Jennifer Lucille, to Edward Joseph Eckel II,
son of
Terry Eckel of Rusk and E. J. Eckel of Gallatin.
The
couple will marry June 2 at Lon Morris College
chapel.
Miss Dover's grandparents are Diann and
Jerry Don
Norton of Rusk, Anne and Herman Beard
of Tyler, and
Peggy and James Dover of Giddings.
Her
great-grandparents are Lynn Banks and Marie
Penn, both
of Rusk. Mr. Eckel's grandparents are
the late
Catherine and Bob Parker, Bill Eckel of
Rusk and the
late Zana "Mickie" Eckel.
Smith -
Meador
The engagement of Samantha Nicole Smith and James Clyde Meador is announced by their parents, James and Barbara Taylor of Rusk and Robert Meador of Jacksonville and Brenda and Hubert Brumit of Rusk. They will marry April 13 at Jim Hogg Park. The bride-elect is a senior at Rusk High School and is employed with the Army National Guard. Mr. Meador is a RHS graduate and is employed as a welder at Martin Lake Construction.
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March 11, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
Denise Thompson to Keith Goldey
Roy and Lori Thompson of Rusk are pleased to announce the engagement and
upcoming marriage of their daughter Denise Thompson to Keith Goldey of
Rusk, son of George Goldey of Canton and the late Linda Goldey.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Boyd High School.
The couple will be married March 17, 2007, in Rusk.
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March 14, 2007 (The Cherokeean Herald)
Blackwood
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Johnson of Wells
announce the
engagement of
their daughter, Tiffany Johnson of
Lufkin, to James Blackwood of Lufkin,
son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jeff
Blackwood of Wichita Falls. The wedding
will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at
Falvey Memorial United
Methodist Church in Wells.
Couple will wed
March 31
The bride is the daughter of Geno Aldava of Lufkin and Brenda Robertson of Rusk. The groom is the son of Daniel and Gayla Sitton of Oak Flat.
Carl Sadler will be organist. Vocalist accompaniment will be Melody, Brooke and Brittany Hughes. Bridal attendants include Stephanie May, Ramey Beard and Kelly Bristow, all of Rusk, and Taylor Sitton of Oak Flat. Flower girl will be Emma Sitton of Oak Flat and ring bearer will be Will Dixon of Alto. Groomsmen will be Micah Nauck of Nacogdoches, Anthony Cruz of Laneville, Seth Sitton of Oak Flat and Thomas Sitton of New Braunsfels. The reception will be held at Lanes Chapel Methodist Church in Tyler.
Following their wedding the couple will be at home in Libert.
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March 17, 2007 (The Cherokeean Herald)
Engagement told
Mr. and Mrs. David McBroom of Rusk and
Mr. and
Mrs. Rusty Casper of
Jacksonville announce the
engagement of their daughter, Bethany to Brandon
Simpson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Simpson of
Jacksonville. The
bride-elect is the granddaughter
of Bonnie McBroom of Rusk and G.E.
Casper and
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon
Lightsey of Jacksonville. She
is a 2006 Rusk High School graduate and
currently
a student at
Jacksonville College. Mr. Simpson is
employed by Palmer ICH and Payne Inc.
The couple
will be married
March 31 at Lon Morris College
chapel.
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March 18, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
Lindsey Lee Waller to Michael Edward
Icenogle
Lindsey Lee Waller, daughter of Bill and Myra Waller, and Michael
Edward Icenogle, son of Kathy Icenogle and the late Edward Icenogle,
were united in marriage at 6 p.m., March 3, 2007, at Elmwood Gardens in
Palestine. The Rev. Jack Albright officiated over the double ring
ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Bill Waller. She wore an
elegant formal gown by Eve of Milady in pure silk satin. The elongated
strapless bodice was covered with silver embroidery and beaded with tiny
pearls and Swarovski crystals. Repetitions of the beaded embroidery
motifs were repeated on the full ball-gown skirt and down the length of
the cathedral train. A single layer of veiling in sheer illusion was
edged with a double row of crystal bugle beads. The mother of the bride
wore a formal pantsuit of black chiffon with a jacket of beaded,
re-embroidered Alencon lace fastened with jet crystals. Sarah Waller,
sister of the bride served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kendra
Wright, Khara Gunnels and Colleen O’Maine. The bride’s honor attendants
wore identical dresses of black tissue taffeta in a strapless ballgown
style with a full pick-up skirt. A cranberry sash accented the waist.
Tristan Chancey served as flower girl. The flower girl wore a
floor-length dress of cranberry satin with a pick-up skirt to match the
bridesmaids. Will Chancey served as ring bearer. Best man was Brinson
Icenogle, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Kevin Bessey, George
Hickman, grandfather of the groom and Michael Hickman. Ushers were
Christopher Glass and Bryan Glass, cousins of the bride. Musicians were
oboeist, Alicia Tennison, aunt of the bride; and soloist, Sarah Waller,
sister of the bride. A reception was held at 7 p.m., at Elmwood Gardens.
The bride and groom each hold a bachelor of arts degree in music. After
a honeymoon trip to Keystone, Colorado, the couple will reside in
Coppell.
Terry Lea Brown, to Mark Grimes
Jo Brown and the late Oscar Brown of Whitehouse are pleased to announce the
engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Terry Lea, to Mark Grimes,
son of Evelyn Armstrong and the late Bobby Joe Grimes of Jacksonville. The
couple will be married April 14, 2007. Following a honeymoon trip, the couple
will reside in Tyler.
Krystle Renee Baker, to Brice Paul McCune
Michelle and Craig Henderson of Jacksonville and Greg and Heidi Baker of
Weatherford are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystle
Renee Baker, to Brice Paul McCune, son of Paula and Elton McCune of
Jacksonville. Krystle is a graduate of Jacksonville High School and is currently
attending The University of Texas at Tyler nursing program with plans to
graduate May 2008. Brice is also a JHS graduate and is employed with Maddox AC
in Tyler. The couple will wed June 9, at Rivercreek Farm and Ranch in Tyler.
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March 25, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress)
Jeana Raeann Shulenberger to John Lewis McIntosh, Jr.
Debra Shulenberger of Jacksonville and Bill and Sheri Shulenberger of McKinney are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeana Raeann Shulenberger to John Lewis McIntosh, Jr., son of Bill and Renae Leach of Rice, and John McIntosh, Sr. of Corsicana. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Jacksonville High School and a 2005 graduate of Baylor University. She is currently enrolled in Navarro College's nursing program, is a member of Alpha Phi Omega and is employed at Wal-Mart Stores in Corsicana. The bridegroom-elect is a 2000 graduate of Rice High School and is employed at Watkins Construction Company in Corsicana. The couple will wed May 12, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Corsicana.
Weddings for March 25
Stephanie Lee Collier, daughter of Rod
and Stacey Folsom and Wendall and Ann Collier and Shelton Tyson Benton,
son of Linda Benton and Chester and Brenda Benton, were united in
marriage at 5 p.m., March 10, 2007, at Castle on the Lake Inn and RV
Resort in Jacksonville, with Cherokee County judge Chris Davis
officiating over the double ring ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by Rod Folsom and Wendall Collier. She
wore a cinderella-like ballroom strapless dress with pearls and
rhinestones sewn into the bodice and skirt. The dress was made of a
beautiful crushed satin with gathers throughout the skirt. The dress had
a dropped waist and form fitting with a mid-length train with laces up
the back. Matron of honor was Sylvia Haynes. Bridesmaids were Loryn
Smith and Samantha Green and junior bridesmaid was Savana Folsom. Flower
girls were Kenadi Collier and Lacy Scruggs. Ring bearer was Trenton
Collier-Gonzales. Best man was Cameron Benton. Groomsmen were Travis
Benton and Patrick Benton. Junior Groomsman was Shamar Poole Benton.
Ushers were Jarvis Walker and Daniel Jones.
The ceremony was DJ’ed by Darrel Sturns. A reception was held at Castle
on the Lake. The bride is a graduate of Ryan High School and has
attended Murray State University and Tyler Junior College. The groom is
a graduate of Kennard High School and has attended Tyler Junior College.
After a honeymoon trip to Turner Falls, Okla., the couple will reside in
Jacksonville.
Carrie Jean Blakely and Nicholas Joseph Daugherty
Carrie Jean Blakely and Nicholas Joseph Daugherty were married March 3,
2007, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas by the
Reverend Robert Hasley.
The bride wore a white silk taffeta ball gown with semi cathedral train.
The strapless sweetheart bodice, hemline and full train were embellished
with Swarovski crystals and beading. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Raleigh Blakely, Jr. of Dallas and the groom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. James Daugherty of Irving. Carrie is the granddaughter of Mrs.
Jean Bearden of Jacksonville. The maid of honor was Justine Collier.
Bridesmaids were Kimberly Hoffmann, Kathleen Hudnall and Allison Mackey.
The best man was Justin Rivette. Groomsmen were Noah Mitros, Eric
Hernandez and Raleigh Blakely, III. Ushers were Keith Hernandez and
Christopher Blakely. Reader was Kari McNicoll.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at Bent Tree Country Club.
The couple honeymooned in the Caribbean.
Ashley Nicole Douglas to Jimmy
Zednick
Ashley Nicole Douglas, daughter of Wendy Zavala of Jacksonville, and
Jason Lee Zednick, son of Jimmy and Tina Zednick of Jacksonville, were
united in marriage at 2 p.m., March 13, 2007, in Nacogdoches. The maid
of honor was Amanda Chandler of Jacksonville. Bridesmaid was Lauren
Freedman of Jacksonville. The best man was Jason Dement of Jacksonville.
Groomsman was Devin McDaniel of Jacksonville.
Both bride and groom are planned to graduate from Stephen F. Austin
State University in 2009. The couple will live in Nacogdoches.
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March 28, 2007 (The Cherokeean Herald)
Mrs. Justin Lansdale
Lansdale-Emerson vows
spoken in Louisiana
Couple is at home in Leesville, La.
The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Barbara Emerson of Rusk. She is the granddaughter of Betty Weaver of Rusk, Jerry and Jana Emerson of Eufaula, Okla., Patricia Fry of Jacksonville and the late Jamie Weaver.
She is a graduate of Rusk High School, Lon Morris College, University of Texas and Northwestern Louisiana State University.
The groom is the son of Randy and Joyce Lansdale of Leesville, La. He is the grandson of John and Mary Lansdale of Chandler, and the late James and Savannah Spurgeon.
He is a graduate of Leesville High School, Northwestern State University and Upper Iowa University.
Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Mary's gown. The couture gown was a captivating A-line strapless satin gown with crystals, pearls, metallic embroidery and vertical cascading bugle beading. Contrasting color on the yoke and hem of the cathedral train was champagne on ivory.
Attending the bride as matron of honor was her sister, Stephanie Nicole Emerson of Denver, Colo. Maid of honor was Courtney Patrick of Gainesville, Fla. Bridesmaids were: Jammi Rodberg of Tyler, Moncia Caldero of Leesville and April Emerson Kidd of Honolulu, Hawaii. Flower girl was Abbigale Caldero of Leesville. The bridesmaids wore gowns each of different styles of floor length, champagne in color with black satin ribbon and buttons. The matron of honor wore a floor length champagne gown with black satin sash boa, embellished with crystals and pearls. Best man was the groom's brother Joshua Lansdale of Leesville. Groomsmen were Scoot Spurgeon of Leesville, Kevin Monk of Lafayette, La., Andrew Simms of Lake Charles, La. and Joey Caldero of Leesville. Acolytes were Anthony and Alex Caldero of Leesville. Ushers were: Jake Cavanaugh of New Orleans, La., Kenneth Hughes of Baton Rouge, La. and Joel Caldwell of Thibodaux, La.
The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents on Friday Dec. 22, at the Samuel Guy House in Natchitoches. A reception following the marriage ceremony was hosted by the brides' parents at the Prudhomme Rouquier Plantation House in Natchitoches. The evening was then enjoyed by the bride and groom with family and friends for an eye catching stroll or by horse drawn carriages along the Natchitoches River to view the Christmas Festival Light show and firework display before departing on their honeymoon to Steamboat Springs, Colo.
The couple is now at home in Leesville.
