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Tanya Jo Branch &
Charles Brandon McLamb
HUNTERSVILLE — Tanya Jo Branch of Stanley and Charles Brandon McLamb of Chapel Hill were married
at 6 p.m. on August 3, 2002, at Lake Norman Baptist Church. The Rev. Landon Horton officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Branch of Stanley. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ricks Branch of Raeford, the late Mr. Branch, the late Frances Branch, Rosie Allen of Charlotte and Charles Fennewald of Warrensburg, Mo. The groom’s parents are Janet McLamb of Chapel Hill and the late Charles Harold McLamb. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McLamb and Mary Barbour, all of Fayetteville, and Durwood Hudson of Falcon.
The bride wore a custom-made, satin strapless gown and carried a bouquet of cream-colored Vandella roses accented with pink baby-sweetheart roses.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was Erin Swearingen. The bridesmaids were Kendall Bain, Debbie Bolick, Kim Branch, Tamara Garlow, Rebecca Jones and Andrea Matoska. The junior bridesmaid was Taylor Garlow and the flower girls were Cassidy Branch and Kennedy Garlow, all nieces of the bride.
The best man was Tony Gore. The groomsmen were Greg Branch, Travis Gore, Nathan McLamb, Herman Naftel, Heath Petty and Josh Ward. The junior groomsman was Kyle Branch and the ring bearer was Nicholas Branch, both nephews of the bride.
The reception was held at River Run Country Club after the ceremony.
The bride received her bachelor’s degree in business management from North Carolina State University.
The groom also received his bachelor’s degree in business management from North Carolina State University.
After a honeymoon trip to Ixtapa, Mexico, the couple plans to live in Austin, Texas.
Angel Lynn Fitzgerald &
David Matthew Alwine
Angel Lynn Fitzgerald and David Matthew Alwine, both of Bunnlevel, were married
at 3 p.m. on July 6, 2002, at The Rose Garden in Fayetteville. The Rev. Ronald W. Liggins officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Allen Fitzgerald of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Eugene Alwine of Stafford, Va.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Susan Torgerson of Fort Bragg. The bridesmaid was Anna Ferguson. The flower girls were Sarah Lebo and Brianna Lebo, both of Clarksville, Tenn., and the ring bearer was Kenneth Torgerson of Fort Bragg.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Lee Torgerson of Fort Bragg. The groomsman was Mike Wenzel of Raleigh.
The bride is a graduate of Pine Forest High School of Fayetteville. She is the office manager for Fitzgerald’s Road Service in Fayetteville.
The groom is a graduate of Homeschool in Stafford, Va., and is currently attending Methodist College in Fayetteville. He is a light-weight vehicle mechanic with the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg.
After a honeymoon trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple plans to live in Bunnlevel.
Brandy Michelle Gray &
William Linwood Coker III
ARDEN — Brandy Michelle Gray of Horse Shoe and Dr. William Linwood Coker III, of Spring Lake were married
at 2 p.m. on June 22, 2002, at High Vista Country Club. The Rev. Chris Gray and the Rev. Ray Wittman officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gray of Horse Shoe. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Coker of Tarboro.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Marshanda Pinchok of Knoxville, Tenn. The bridesmaids were Summer McLennan of Hendersonville and Cherie Gray of Spring Hill, Tenn. The flower girls were Allea Hawkins and Blaire Hawkins, both of Hendersonville. The ring bearers were Justin Gray of Landrum, S.C., and Caleb Gray of Spring Hill, Tenn.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Mickey Gray of Horse Shoe and Ben Herman of Fairfield.
The bride is a graduate of East Henderson High School in East Flat Rock. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. She teaches high school and coaches cheerleading in Henderson County.
The groom is a graduate of Tarboro-Edgecombe Academy. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian College and his doctorate in chemistry from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He is an assistant chemistry professor and lab coordinator at Campbell University in Dunn.
After a honeymoon cruise to the Western Caribbean, the couple plans to live in Spring Lake.
Elizabeth Anne Sanders &
Reed Conrad Mikkelsen
Elizabeth Anne Sanders of Fayetteville and Reed Conrad Mikkelsen of Fort Bragg were married
at 11 a.m. on May 25, 2002, at the Raleigh Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Earl Brock officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sanders of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mikkelsen of Kennewick, Wash.
The bridesmaids were Sarah Sanders, Rebecca Sanders, Laura Vancour and Catherine Sanders, all of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Spencer Mikkelsen of Kennewick, Wash. The groomsman was Mark Sanders of Fayetteville.
The bride is a graduate of E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville and Brigham Young University in Utah.
The groom is a graduate of Carlsbad High School. He is with the Special Forces in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg.
After a honeymoon trip to Asheville, the couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Tammy Renae Skipper &
Kent Dail Barefoot
Tammy Renae Skipper and Kent Dail Barefoot, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 2 p.m. on June 22, 2002, at Sapona Road Church of God in Fayetteville. The Rev. Larry Wells officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Debra Skipper and Kenneth Skipper, both of Fayetteville. She is the stepdaughter of Kenny West of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Odell Barefoot of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her grandfather, Howard Packer of Fayetteville. The matron of honor was Patricia Hill of Fayetteville. The bridesmaid was Angela Stewart of Fayetteville. The flower girl was Jessica Bradshaw and the ring bearer was Tyler Barefoot. The miniature bride was Sara Barefoot and the miniature groom was Tommy Barefoot.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Josh Steelman of Fayetteville. The groomsmen were Johnny Hartman, Justin Adams and Vince Roderick, all of Fayetteville.
The bride is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. She is employed by Cingular Wireless.
The groom is a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville. He recevied his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is a store manager with Walgreen’s Pharmacy.
After a honeymoon trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple plans to live in Charleston, S.C.
Ashlea Paige Snipes &
Steven Eric Bramble
Ashlea Paige Snipes and Steven Eric Bramble, both of Hope Mills, were married
at 4 p.m. on July 20, 2002, at Northwood Temple in Fayetteville. The Rev. John Hedgepeth officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes of Hope Mills. The groom’s parents are Wanda Bramble of Fayetteville and Mickey Bramble of Hope Mills.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s cousin, Misty Snipes of Hope Mills. The matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Melissa Ledford of Hope Mills. The honorary bridesmaids were Christy Colbourne and Heather Jenkins, both of Hope Mills; Erica Brown of Wade; Melissa Vann and Constance Vann, both of Fayetteville; Kim Sessoms of Sanford; and Vanessa Wilson of Raeford. The flower girl was Sydney Jenkins of Hope Mills and the ring bearer was Hunter Cameron of Sanford.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsman was Mike Price of Hope Mills. The ushers were Rick Powers, Brent Snipes, Bradley Ledford and Damon Bramble, all of Hope Mills.
The bride is a graduate of South View High School in Hope Mills. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from East Carolina University in Greenville. She is a second-grade teacher with the Cumberland County Schools.
The groom is a graduate of South View High School in Hope Mills. He is an operator with Progress Energy-North Carolina Natural Gas.
After a honeymoon cruise to the Western Caribbean, the couple settled in Hope Mills.
Mr. & Mrs. Hudson
Marianne K. Hudson and John N. Hudson Sr. of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 15, 2002, with a pig-picking barbecue at the Moose Lodge in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson were married
on June 17, 1952, in Fulda, Germany. They have three children, Billie Price and husband, Bob of Boylston, Mass.; John Hudson Jr. and wife, Cathy of Fayetteville; and Peggy Peterson and husband, Terry of Charlotte. The couple has seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mr. & Mrs. Jones
Ann Willetts Jones and Woodly H. Jones of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9, 2002, with a party hosted by their children in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were married
on August 9, 1952, in Dillon, S.C. They have four children, Sue Jones Jordan and spouse Bobby; Paul Jones and spouse Kitty; Kenny Jones and spouse Barbara and Gerald Taylor and spouse Jerre. The couple has five grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Mr. & Mrs. Rouse
Winnie Pone-Rouse and Dr. Matthew Rouse Jr. celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on July 30, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Rouse were married
on July 30, 1978. They have one child, Matthew Dion Rouse III, a junior at A&T State University in Greensboro. The Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Pastor’s Aide Committee wishes to congratulate Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Rouse Jr. as they celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary. The special bond you share is rare and through the grace of God we pray for many more years of marital bliss. God bless you both. We love you.
Mr. & Mrs. Whittemore
Frances Sandra Hunt Whittemore and Charles M. Whittemore of Fayetteville celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on July 30, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Whittemore were married
on July 30, 1972, at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Fairmont. They have two children, April Lynn Whittemore and John Settle Whittemore, both of Fayetteville.
Rekelle Shaw Beck
& Brandon Lee Oxendine
Shelia Galbreath of Lumberton announces the engagement of her daughter, Rekelle Shaw Beck of Lumberton, to Brandon Lee Oxendine of Pembroke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Datra Oxendine. The bride-elect also is the daughter of the late Daryl Beck.
The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. on August 24, 2002, at Saddletree Church of God in Lumberton with the Rev. Millard Maynor officiating.
The couple plans to live in Lumberton.
Ashley Paige Cauble
& Jimmy Pete Skenteris
Dixie R. Cauble and Julius A. Cauble II, both of Salisbury, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Paige Cauble of Fayetteville, to Jimmy Pete Skenteris of Fayetteville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete K. Skenteris of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 5 p.m. on October 6, 2002, at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Fr. Chrysostom Manuel, the Rev. Fr. Tommy Vlahos and the Rev. Fr. Dimitrios Moraitis will officiate.
The couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Sonja Renée Durden
& Keith Douglas Hilburn
Sonja Renée Durden and Keith Douglas Hilburn, both of Bladenboro, will be married
at 6 p.m. on October 12, 2002, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Bladenboro with the Rev. Ray Bledsole officiating.
The bride-elect is the daughter of William Stanley Durden Jr. of Bladenboro and the late Wanda Butler Durden. The groom-elect is the son of Dru Dowell of Greenville and Douglas Hilburn of St. Pauls. He is the stepson of Louise Hilburn of St. Pauls and Paul Dowell of Greenville.
The couple plans to live in Bladenboro.
Chandra Mison Evans
& Dexter LaWayne Doby
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Chandra Mison Evans of Fayetteville, to Dexter LaWayne Doby of Fayetteville, son of Rosie Doby of Yazoo City, Miss.
The couple plans to marry at 3 p.m. on August 17, 2002, at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Dr. John D. Fuller Sr. officiating.
The couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Paula Denise Evans
& Brian Patrick Mims
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Evans of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Paula Denise Evans of Fayetteville, to Brian Patrick Mims of Fayetteville, son of Vicky Smith of Albemarle and Chuck Mims of Davis, Calif. The groom-elect is the stepson of Jana Mims of Davis, Calif., and Marvin Smith of Albemarle.
The couple plans to marry at 5 p.m. on September 7, 2002, at Trinity Baptist Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Randy White officiating.
The couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Tanya Marie Gregory
& Russell Rudolph Strickland II
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Gregory of Magnolia announce the engagement of their daughter, Tanya Marie Gregory of Magnolia, to Russell Rudolph Strickland II of Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rudolph of Stedman.
The couple plans to marry at 6 p.m. on October 26, 2002, at Magnolia Baptist Church with the Rev. James DeLuca officiating.
The couple plans to live in Warsaw.
Tara Melissa Hardman
& Christopher Kurt Zimpel
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hardman of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Melissa Hardman of Fayetteville, to Christopher Kurt Zimpel of Hinckley, Minn., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Zimpel of Hinckley, Minn.
The couple plans to marry in Fayetteville in the fall of 2004.
The couple plans to live in Duluth, Minn., near the University of Wisconsin.
