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Jennifer Leigh Wynne &
Matthew John Harrenstein
DURHAM — Jennifer Leigh Wynne of Bahama and Matthew John Harrenstein of Eden were married
at 2 p.m. on June 22, 2002, at Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathy Gore-Chappell officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wynne of Bahama. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Schmidt of Hope Mills. The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harrenstein of Eden.
The bride carried a small white Bible which had been carried by her maternal grandmother and her mother on their wedding days. Tucked inside the Bible was a lace-edged handkerchief belonging to the bride’s great-great-grandmother. The Bible was topped with a cascading bouquet of spring flowers.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Angela Lowry of Pinehurst. The bridesmaids were Hilary Lichty of Durham, Jordan West of Raleigh, Becki Kim of Morrisville, and Jessica Wynne and Tiffany Wynne, both of Louisburg. The flower girls were Natalie Wynne of Louisburg and Abigail Harrenstein of Tiverton, R.I. The ring bearer was Lee Rodio of Durham.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Brad Wynne of Cary; Tim Harrenstein of Tiverton, R.I.; Jeremy Jones of Raleigh; and Thomas Leary of Greensboro.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at the Festival House in Timberlake immediately after the ceremony.
The bride received her bachelor’s degree in music from Meredith College in Raleigh. She is a music teacher with the Chatham County Schools.
The bridegroom received his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He is a design engineer with Caterpillar in Sanford.
After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia, the couple will live in Sanford.
Amelia Paige Averette &
George Andrew Britt
RAEFORD — Amelia Paige Averette and George Andrew Britt, both of Raeford, were married
at 5 p.m. on June 1, 2002, at Raeford Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Kevin Campbell and the Rev. Richard Vaughan officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Robert Connor Averette of Raeford and the late Mr. Averette. She is the granddaughter of Bonnie Magnum Averette of Fayetteville, the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Averette and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie S. Brock Sr.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamer Britt of Raeford. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Britt of Rowland and the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Parks.
The bride wore a white strapless satin A-line gown designed by Oleg Cassini. The gown featured corded Venise lace with a heavy beading of pearls which embellished the neckline, bodice, hem and chapel-length train. Her white fingertip veil was accented with rhinestones and trimmed with two tiers of waist-length illusion held by a tiara of pearl beads and white flowers. She carried a bouquet of white bridal roses, miniature roses, pink wax flowers, yellow freesia, plumosa greens and baby’s breath, all hand tied with a white brocade bow.
The bride was escorted by her brother, Joshua Glenn Averette of Raleigh. The matron of honor was Vanessa Roberts Harris of Oxford. The bridesmaids were Elisabeth Larson Averette and Amanda Hope Branch, both of Raleigh; Heather Britt Glass and Amy Newton Hawkes, both of Raeford; Elizabeth McNeill Hodgin of Shannon; and Sarah Catherine Plummer of Wilmington. The flower girl was Hanna Elsa Mowes of Raeford and the ring bearer was Kyle Matthew Britt.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Richard Kirkland Bailey III of Kennesaw, Ga.; Mark Andrew Britt of Fayetteville; Preston Westcott Burgess of Wilmington; Kelby Tyson Glass and Richard Eugene Jones, both of Raeford; and Jeremy William Taylor of Rocky Mount.
The wedding was directed by Elizabeth Burgess, Linda McLeod and Susan Phillips. The wedding musicians were organist Mrs. Marvin Lynn Maxwell, trumpeter Mac Malloy and soloist Miriam Ropp McNeill.
A reception was held at Gates Four Country Club after the ceremony for family and friends. Hosts for the reception were the bride’s mother, as well as the bride’s mother’s family — L.S. Brock Jr. of Raeford, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Averette of Fayetteville and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Alford of Lumberton.
The bride received her associate’s degree from Peace College and her bachelor’s degree in animal science from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She is employed in technical support with TarHeel Turkey Hatchery of Raeford.
The bridegroom received his bachelor’s degrees in physical education with a concentration in sports science and in criminal justice from Chowan College. He is employed with Pinehurst Resorts Inc. of Pinehurst.
After a honeymoon trip to Aruba, the couple settled in Raeford.
Marcelyn Cammille Gore &
Christopher Michael Miller
Marcelyn Camille Gore of Fayetteville and Christopher Michael Miller of Franklin, Va., were married
at 6:30 p.m. on May 4, 2002, at Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Dr. Brian Gentle officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth C. Gore Jr. of Fayetteville. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Hildreth Calhoun Gore Sr., the late Mr. Gore and the late Mr. and Mrs. Grover McFayden Cashwell.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Miller of Spokane, Wash.
The bride wore a two-piece gown styled by Maggie Sottero. The strapless bodice was heavily embellished with Swarovski crystals and beads. The gown featured a full skirt with an asymmetrical drape with crystal embellishments on the inset panel. Two wide panels extended beyond the sweep train and were embroidered with beads and crystals. The ensemble included a matching stole and purse. Her fingertip veil featured a rattail cut with white satin cord edging and was sprinkled with pearls and crystals. She carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and ivy.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was Leigh Ann Marks of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The bridesmaids were Jacqueline Nicole Lloyd of Washington, D.C.; Kathryn Allison Pollard of Raleigh; Hilary Vivian Bentsen of Austin, Texas; Lorna Hazel McNeill of Fayetteville; and Joy Michelle Haynes of Richmond, Va. The junior bridesmaid was Cara Alexander White of Fayetteville. The flower girl was Cierra Rose Cowan of Waukesha, Wis.
The best man was Jason Robert Hrinda of Charlotte. The groomsmen were Marco Jacques Hilhorst and Christopher Lee Knowles, both of Raleigh; Dewey Allyn Coerper III of Greensboro; Brian Daniel Miller of Spokane, Wash.; and Charles Greer Gatten of Franklin, Va. The junior groomsman was Cameron Bennett White of Fayetteville.
The wedding was directed by Jennie White. The wedding musicians were organist Judy Aycock, trumpeter Geron Gambill and soloist Nikita Shah Pace.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at the Fort Bragg Officer’s Club immediately following the ceremony.
The bride received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing from North Carolina State University and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Fayetteville State University.
The bridegroom received Bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Textile Chemistry with a concentration in Polymers from North Carolina State University. He is the Process Group Supervisor with Resinall Corp. in Severn.
After a honeymoon trip to Malta and Rome the couple settled in Suffolk, Va.
Mary Katherine Tripp &
Lawrence Tony Pasetti III
RALEIGH — Mary Katherine Tripp formerly of Chapel Hill, and Lawrence Tony Pasetti III, both of Tampa, Fla., were married
at 2 p.m. on June 22, 2002, at Peace College in the Dinwiddie Chapel. The Rev. Bob Inskeep officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim N. Tripp of Lumberton. She is the granddaughter of Sarah Carter Sibley of New Bern, the late Maj. Warren Crapon Sibley Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Tripp.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tony Pasetti Sr. of Tampa, Fla. He is the grandson of Ramona L. Alvarez of Tampa, Fla., the late Manual Gerald Alvarez and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gregorio Pasetti of West Tampa, Fla.
The bride’s dress was of candlelight Duchess satin and featured a bodice embellished with crystals, pearls and sequins, a Basque waist and a cathedral-length train. The fingertip veil was held by an original sterling comb accented with crystals and seed pearls. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of ivory roses.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was Mrs. Gregory Allen Wall of Durham. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Ritchie Douglas Blount of Charlotte, Mrs. Paul Andrew Honeycutt of Wilmington and Mrs. Mark Tompkins of Davidson.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Ronald Dennis Darrigo and Samuel Ralph Lumia, both of Tampa, and Sean McCreary of Miami, Fla.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at the Tucker House in Raleigh immediately following the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of Lumberton Senior High School. She received her Associate of Arts in Science degree from Peace College in Raleigh and attended North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was formerly employed with Jeffrey P. Mazza, DDS, of Chapel Hill, but is now employed as a dental hygienist in Tampa.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Tampa Catholic High School and attended the University of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, England, UK. He is a Project Manager and Director of Environmental Health and Safety with Electric Machinery Enterprises Inc. in Tampa.
After a honeymoon trip to Great Britain and Ireland, the couple will live in Tampa.
Stephanie Renee Cochran &
Joshua Christopher Rackley
Stephanie Renee Cochran and Joshua Christopher Rackley, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 6 p.m. on May 4, 2002, at Cliffdale Christian Center. Pastor Goodman officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Murphy. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Rackley of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Amanda Tobinski of Fayetteville. The bridesmaid was Tammy Lyons of Fayetteville.
The flower girl was Lacy Kornegay and the ring bearer was Justin Rackley, both of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Tommy Batchelor of Fayetteville. The groomsman was Brad Sosebee of Fayetteville. The ushers were Scott Murphy, Michael Murphy and Shane Rackley.
The bride is a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville. She is a medical assistant with Cape Fear Neurology.
The groom is a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville. He is in the U.S. Army.
After a honeymoon trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple settled in Fayetteville.
Leslie Anne Creek &
Scott Christopher Smith
RALEIGH — Leslie Anne Creek and Scott Christopher Smith, both of Raleigh, were married
at 5 p.m. on May 4, 2002, at St. Philip Lutheran Church. Pastor Robert Kepley officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond S. Creek of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gustave G. Smith of Elizabeth City.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Yolanda Pickett of High Point. The matron of honor was Lisa Morse of Siler City.
The best man was Matthew Hildebrandt of Raleigh. The groomsman was Tobin Matthew Creek of Cary.
The bride is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School, Elon College and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a computer application specialist with Meredith College.
The groom is a graduate of Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. He is employed with Medical Information Systems (MISYS) in Raleigh.
After a honeymoon trip to New York City, the couple settled in Raleigh.
Michelle Lee Doering &
Brandon Lyle Tate
SPRING LAKE — Michelle Lee Doering of Milwaukee, Wis., and Brandon Lyle Tate of Round Rock, Texas, were married
at 3 p.m. on May 11, 2002, at Hollandale Advent Christian Church. Pastor Barry Jones officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Master Sgt. and Mrs. James Farley, stationed in Misawa, Japan. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. David Mayberry and Tommy Tate, all of Round Rock, Texas.
The bride was escorted by her mother. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Megan Benevento of Spring Lake. The honor attendants were Bonnie Hicks of Sanford, Mary Dennings of Fayetteville and Tammy Cumbie of Raleigh. The flower girl was Christian Cumbie of Raleigh. The ring bearer was Collin Tate of Houston, Texas.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Airman First Class Chad Fuller of Clarksville, Tenn. The groomsmen were Chisholm Tate of Houston, Texas; Smokey Dennings of Fayetteville; and Jeff Cumbie of Raleigh. The ushers were Senior Airman John Evy and Demetrius Lampos.
The bride is a graduate of Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Fla. She is currently pursuing her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Fayetteville Technical Community College. She is the Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Supervisor at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville.
The groom is a graduate of Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. He is currently a student at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The groom is a Munitions Systems Journeyman and Precision Guided Missile Crew Chief with the U.S. Air Force stationed at Pope Air Force Base.
After a honeymoon trip to Asheville, the couple will live in Spring Lake.
Lesley Katherine Godwin &
Derrick Nelson Reynolds
AYDEN — Lesley Katherine Godwin and Derrick Nelson Reynolds, both of Greenville, were married
at 4 p.m. on June 22, 2002, at Ayden United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dennis P. Levin officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Rebecca Godwin of Dunn. The groom’s parents are Judy Reynolds of Ayden and Nelson Reynolds of Wilmington. He is the stepson of Bagley Reynolds of Wilmington.
The bride was escorted by her uncle, William F. Wade Jr. of Raleigh. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Beth Benton of Wade. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Bryant of Falcon and Ashley Gibson, Jody Swing, Millie Terrell and Johnette Spear, all of Greenville. The ring bearer was Scott Reynolds of Greenville and the flower girl was Madison Bryant of Falcon.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Blake Thompson, Benjamin Quick and Corey Stokes II, all of Greenville; Wesley Godwin of Fayetteville; and Shannon Lookabill of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The bride is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from East Carolina University. She is a first-grade teacher with the Pitt County Schools.
The groom is a graduate of New Hanover High School in Wilmington. He is the owner/operator of Reynolds Masonry in Greenville.
After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will live in Greenville.
Tiffany Ann Owen &
Robert "Bobby" Jennings Haney
Tiffany Ann Owen and Robert “Bobby” Jennings Haney were married
at 7 p.m. on June 8, 2002, at the home of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bertie Williams. The Rev. Ed Rogers officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Debra Lynn Charlton and Robert “Bob” Neal Owen Jr. She is the stepdaughter of Donna Gainey Owen. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Haney.
The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Jennifer Ann Taylor. The best man was the groom’s father.
After a honeymoon trip to the Bahamas, the couple plans to live in Autryville.
Kelli Dawn Shoff &
Randall Charles Goodwin
Kelli Dawn Shoff of Fayetteville and Randall Charles Goodwin of Kankakee, Ill., were married
at 11 a.m. on June 22, 2002, at Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Officiating were the Rev. Mark Barnes, district superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, and the bride’s father, the Rev. Jay Shoff, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene.
The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Jay Shoff of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Goodwin of Kankakee, Ill.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Meredith Felts of Mio, Mich. The bridesmaids were Kendra Estle of Phoenix, Ariz.; Sara Smith of Lansing, Ill.; and Teresa Van Scoyoc of Pontiac, Ill. The flower girl was Lauren Bell of Medina, Ohio, and the ring bearer was Ben Barker of Mitchell, Ind.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Steven Goodwin of Kankakee, Ill. The groomsmen were Nathan Anderson of Normal, Ill.; Jeff Bell of Medina, Ohio; and Scott Shoff of Fayetteville. The ushers were Dave Barker of Mitchell, Ind., and William Cortright of Bradley, Ill.
The bride is a graduate of Westover High School in Fayetteville. She is currently majoring in criminal justice at Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Ill. She is a legal research assistant with Elliott and McClure Law Firm in Momence, Ill.
The groom is a graduate of Centennial High School in Champaign, Ill. He received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Ill. He is an elementary school teacher with the Prairie Hills School District in Hazelcrest, Ill.
After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple plans to live in Bourbonnais, Ill.
