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Julia Carmen Walters &
Rodney Lynn Musselwhite
ST. PAULS — Julia Carmen Walters of Chapel Hill and Rodney Lynn Musselwhite of St. Pauls were married
at 6 p.m. on August 10, 2002, at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Mack Musselwhite officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Walters of St. Pauls. The groom’s parents are Carol M. Murdock of St. Pauls and the late Baxter S. Musselwhite.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maids of honor were the bride’s roommates, Laurie Roth and Stacey Phillips, both of Chapel Hill. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Hay, Amber Bedenbaugh and Christy Musselwhite, all of St. Pauls; Amy Budd of Durham; Gretta Gray of Wilmington; and Hannah Russell of Waco, Texas.
The best men were the groom’s brothers, David Musselwhite of St. Pauls and Wesley Musselwhite of Garner. The groomsmen were Derek Owens and McCall King, both of St. Pauls; Jamie Kinlaw of Tar Heel; Lane Garner of Dublin; Jay Pigford of Greenville; and Corey Crabtree of Raleigh.
The bride is a graduate of St. Pauls High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the the school of nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a registered nurse at the N.C. Jaycee Burn Center at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
The groom is a graduate of Tar Heel High School and Bladen Community College. He received his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He is employed by the Nash County Farm Service Agency.
After a honeymoon trip to St. Augustine, Fla., the couple plans to live in Morrisville.
Crystal Gail Yarborough &
Philip Cary Young
BLADENBORO — Crystal Gail Yarborough of Bladenboro and Phillip Cary Young of Hope Mills were married
at 7:30 p.m. on July 27, 2002, at the home of the bride’s parents. The Rev. Sydney Britt officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Yarborough of Bladenboro. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young of Hope Mills.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Stephanie Vendrick of Bladenboro. The bridesmaids were Stephanie Lee of Bladenboro and Tonya Parker-Hughes of Fayetteville. The flower girl was Tena Lee of Bladenboro. The ring bearer was Evan Young of Hope Mills.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Robert Young Jr. of Hope Mills, Jay Yergeau of Falcon and Tatum Buckley of Stedman.
The bride is a graduate of Bladenboro High School. She received her associate’s degree in applied science/paralegal technology from Fayetteville Technical Community College and is currently attending Methodist College. She is a paralegal with Cook, Ivarsson and Shober Attorneys in Fayetteville .
The groom is a graduate of South View High School in Hope Mills. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is a police officer for the City of Fayetteville.
After a honeymoon trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the couple plans to live in Bladenboro.
Mr. & Mrs. Gust
Celebrating 50 Years
Peggy Gust and Jarvis Gust of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 21 to 27, 2002, with a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., hosted by their children. Mr. and Mrs. Gust were married
on August 24, 1952, in Fayetteville. They have three children, Linda Gust Arp and spouse Mike of Fayetteville, Tommy Gust of Charlotte and Mary Gust Totty and spouse Bill of Hickory. The couple has four grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Howard
Celebrating 50 Years
Mary Helen Howard and the Rev. Dr. Alton Douglas Howard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2002, with friends and family members who hosted a celebration at Catalpa Bible Way Church where the Rev. Howard has been pastor for 28 yearas. Mr. and Mrs. Howard were married
on August 16, 1952, in Trenton. They have three children, Linda Norris of Twin Falls, Idaho; Dianne Schumacher of Pinehurst; and James Howard of Fayetteville. The couple has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. McLaughlin
Celebrating 48 Years
Mattie Arletha McLaughlin and Clyde Christian McLaughlin of Fayetteville celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary with an anniversary dinner hosted by the Grays Creek Missionary Baptist Church Pastors Aide Club. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin were married
on August 8, 1954, in Dillon, S.C. They have eight children, 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Mourlot
Celebrating 40 Years
Anne Theressa Mourlot and William James Mourlot of Fayetteville celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 25, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Mourlot were married
on August 25, 1962, in Chelsea, Mass. They have three children, Robert Louis Mourlot, Laura Anne Mourlot Strother and spouse Kenny, and William J. Mourlot Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Rich
Celebrating 15 Years
Tonya Smith Rich and Kenneth Rich of Fayetteville celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on August 17, 2002, with a renewal of their wedding vows at Christ Gospel Church and a catered dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Rich were married
on August 27, 1987, at Fort Bliss, Texas. They have two children, Briana Rich and Kenneth Rich Jr., both of Fayetteville.
Mr. & Mrs. Simmons
Celebrating 50 Years
Lillie McCall Simmons and Cornez Simmons of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 24, 2002, with a sit-down dinner at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons were married
on August 24, 1952, in Dillon, S.C. They have four children, Mary Jones, Joseph Simmons, Milton Simmons and Wilton Simmons, all of Fayetteville. The couple has eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Tripp
Celebrating 50 Years
Barbara M. Tripp and Sam Tripp of Coats celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 24, 2002, with a surprise dinner party in Coats. Mr. and Mrs. Tripp were married
on August 25, 1952, in Vermont. They have four children, Tammy McCoy and Steven Tripp, both of Lillington, Heide Quigg of Durham and Sam Tripp of Zebulon. The couple has five grandchildren.
Amber Lynn Bedenbaugh &
Kenneth Mark Brantley
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bedenbaugh of St. Pauls announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Lynn Bedenbaugh of St. Pauls, to Kenneth Mark Brantley of Linden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brantley of Linden.
The couple plans to marry at 2 p.m. on October 12, 2002, at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ben Burrows officiating.
The couple plans to live in St. Pauls.
Jennifer Marie Goodman &
Adam Jeriah Blake
Mr. and Mrs. Emory Goodman of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Goodman of Fayetteville, to Adam Jeriah Blake of Fort Morgan, Colo., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Blake of Fort Morgan, Colo. The bride-elect also is the daughter of the late Beverly Goodman.
The couple plans to marry at 6 p.m. on September 21, 2002, at Cliffdale Christian Center in Fayetteville.
The couple plans to live in Dallas, Texas.
Deanna Reneé Hartsoe &
Neill Pittman Guy II
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hartsoe of Creston announce the engagement of their daughter, Deanna Reneé Hartsoe of Trinity, to Neill Pittman Guy II of Fayetteville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pittman Guy II of Fayetteville. The bride-elect also is the daughter of Richard Wike of Lebanon, Penn.
The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2002, at Highland Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Johnson officiating.
The couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Sherry Denise McDonald &
John Hughes Waters
Sherry Denise McDonald and John Hughes Waters, both of Wilmington, will be married
at 5 p.m. on October 5, 2002, at Poplar Grove Plantation in Hampstead with the Rev. Dr. Michael Turner officiating.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Sheila Smith Taylor of Wade and Dennis Marse McDonald of Lumberton. She is the stepdaughter of Roy Dee Taylor of Wade. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee Waters of Jacksonville.
The couple plans to live in Wilmington.
Susan Elizabeth Melvin &
Derek James Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Melvin of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth Melvin, to Derek James Martinez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Martinez of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. on October 19, 2002, at Gates Four Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville with the Rev. John Hedgepeth officiating.
The couple plans to live in Eastover.
Marlena Louise Pickett &
Darrin Ramel Wofford
Cathy Pickett of Macon, Ga., and Will Pickett of Wallace announce the engagement of their daughter, Marlena Louise Pickett of Charlotte, to Darrin Ramel Wofford of Charlotte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin J. Wofford of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 2:15 p.m. on September 14, 2002, at Jesus Christ Abundant Life Christian Center in Charlotte.
Allison Marie Sykes &
Richard Joel Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Sykes of Godwin announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Marie Sykes of Jacksonville, to Richard Joel Perez of Queens, N.Y., son of Patricia Perez of Valrico, Fla., and Boris Perez of New York City, N.Y.
The couple plans to marry at 11 a.m. on October 12, 2002, at Trinity Methodist Church in Jacksonville with the Rev. Dennis Goodwin officiating.
The couple plans to live in Long Island, N.Y.
Amanda Denise Pemberton &
Capt. Thomas Earl Johnson Jr.
Amanda Denise Pemberton of Matthews and Capt. Thomas Earl Johnson Jr. of Kansas City, Mo., were married
at 4 p.m. on August 17, 2002, at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Bragg with Chaplain Roger Kappel officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Pemberton of Fayetteville. She is the granddaughter of Annie M. Ellerby of Lilesville, the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Galloway Sr. of St. Paul, Minn. She is the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Pemberton of Rockingham.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson of Fayetteville. He is the grandson of Lutoria Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Johnson, all of Raleigh, and the late Joe Morgan.
The bride wore a white satin gown accented with buttons which extended down the length of the cathedral train. Her cathedral-length veil was attached to a headband featuring seeded pearls. She carried a bridal bouquet of white calla lilies and baby’s breath which was dyed periwinkle blue to match the bridesmaid’s gowns.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Jawnza Dunbar of Charlotte. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister-in-law, Erin Pemberton of Fayetteville. The bridesmaids were Rihana Galloway-Dawkins of Hixson, Tenn.; Mari Mew of Woodbridge, Va.; Melodi Pemberton and Sherrie Johnson, both of Alexandria, Va.; McRae Fairey of Charleston, S.C.; and Susan Milliken of Durham. The flower girl was Loryn Amanda Pemberton of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Darick Pemberton of Fayetteville; Rohan Galloway-Dawkins of Hixson, Tenn.; Dave Arriola of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; Jeremy Fields of Enid, Okla.; Andre X. Morgan Jr. of Angier; and Jerry E. Morgan Jr. of Raleigh.
The wedding was directed by Romelia Rothrock of Romelia’s Bridal Shop. The wedding musicians were organist Antoinette McNeil and soloist Robin Walker of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents and directed by the bride’s aunt, Gladys Pemberton, was held at the Fort Bragg Officer’s Club after the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of Westover Senior High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University in Charlotte and her master’s degree in administration from the Fort Bragg branch of Central Michigan University. The bride is a human resources specialist and was previously employed by Nucor Steel Corp. in Charlotte.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville. He received his bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is a B-2 pilot with the U.S. Air Force stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.
After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple settled in Kansas City, Mo.
