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Helen Darby Whitfield &
Allen James Bass III
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Albert Whitfield Jr. of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen Darby Whitfield of Fayetteville, to Allen James Bass III of Fayetteville, son of Sara Register Donau of Fayetteville and Allen James Bass Jr. of Clinton. The groom-elect also is the stepson of Kathy Bass of Clinton and Charles Donau of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. on October 26, 2002, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Ray Brown officiating.
The couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Tammy Michelle Adams &
James Larry Piner Jr.
NASSAU, Bahamas — Tammy Michelle Adams and James Larry Piner Jr., both of Fayetteville, were married
on the beach August 27, 2002, with the Rev. Dr. Carl Rahming officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Connie Adams of Fayetteville and the late Mikeal Adams. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Adams of Hope Mills and Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Edge of Fayetteville.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Piner of Fayetteville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Troy McLean and the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Piner, all of Fayetteville.
A small reception was held after the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of South View High School in Hope Mills. She received her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and also graduated from Mitchell’s Cosmetology Academy in Fayetteville.
The bridegroom is a graduate of South View High School in Hope Mills. He attended Mount Olive College and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is a press operator with The Fayetteville Observer.
After a honeymoon in Nassau, the couple settled in Gray’s Creek.
Johnette Willandra Atkinson &
Brian McKinley McCain
Johnette Willandra Atkinson and Brian McKinley McCain, both of Greensboro, were married
at 2 p.m. on September 14, 2002, at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Dr. Aaron J. Johnson and the Rev. Dr. Cardes H. Brown Jr. officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Atkinson of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Marylene McCain of Semora and Theodore McCain of Milton.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Johnita Readus of Fort Eustis, Va. The bride’s attendants were Veronica Cox of Richmond, Va.; Tavia Foster of Lanham, Md.; Tomeka Gatling of Greenville; Demetta Hill of Fayetteville; Donna Ingram of Milton; Arikka Jeralds and Joylanda Simuel, both of Raleigh; and Wyvondalyn Scovens of Greensboro. The junior attendants were Ashleigh Readus of Fort Eustis, Va., and Crystal Page of Laurel, Md. The Bible bearer was Alan Readus of Fort Eustis, Va. The bearer of petals was Amber Evans of Pleasant Garden and the ring bearer was Christian Evans of Milton.
The best men were Jason Graves of Raleigh and Marland Wiggins of Greensboro. The groomsmen were Kenyatta Fred Brandon and Gregory Ingram, both of Milton; Melbrice Anthony Readus of Fort Eustis, Va.; the Rev. Nathan Scovens of Greensboro; Sheldon Stewart of Crystal Hill, Va.; DeMon Wiggins of Easton, Pa.; and Brent Woods of Charlotte. The ushers were Mark Ingram of Pelham and Barry White of Danville, Va. The junior usher was Jordan Hanner of Greensboro.
The bride is a graduate of E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina Central University in Durham and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a teacher in Greensboro with the Guilford County School System.
The groom is a graduate of Bartlett-Yancy High School in Yancyville and North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro. He is a teacher with the Danville City School System in Danville, Va.
After a honeymoon trip to Orlando, Fla., the couple plans to live in Greensboro.
Kelly Ann Bradshaw &
William Scott Grantham
CLINTON — Kelly Ann Bradshaw and William Scott Grantham, both of Clinton, were married
at 3 p.m. on August 24, 2002, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Johnny Armstrong and the Rev. Lynn Epps officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Ms. Kathy Bradshaw and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bradshaw, all of Clinton. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bradshaw of Clinton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Lee.
The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crumpler of Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Grantham of Salemburg. He is the grandson of Louray Starling of Roseboro, the late J.D. Starling, Earl Hairr of Fayetteville, Alice Grantham of Salemburg and Leo Grantham of Clinton.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Lisa King of Clinton. The bridesmaids were Tina Coats and Emily Nimmo, both of Clinton.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Robbie King and Brad Coats, both of Clinton.
The bride is a graduate of Clinton High School and Sampson Community College in Clinton. She is a phlebotomist with the Clinton Women’s Clinic.
The groom is a graduate of Clinton High School and Sampson Community College in Clinton. He is a police officer with the City of Clinton Police Department.
After a honeymoon trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple plans to live in Clinton.
Melissa Carol Chandler &
Jeffrey David Saunders
RALEIGH — Melissa Carol Chandler and Jeffrey David Saunders, both of Durham, were married
at 4 p.m. on September 7, 2002, in the Jones Chapel of Meredith College in Raleigh. The Rev. B. Wayne Chandler Sr. and the Rev. Kenneth E. Klein officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Chandler of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. David P. Saunders of Martinsville, Va.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Tara Seward of Chantilly, Va. The bridesmaids were Molly Gauley of Raleigh, Jenna Hall of Morrisville, Aubrey Kennedy of Charlotte and Heather Rowland of Holly Springs. The junior attendants were Wayne Chandler II, Ann Marie Chandler and Daniel Cockerill, all of Fayetteville; and Caroline McClendon and Emily McClendon, both of Miami, Fla.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Jason Bryant of Stuart, Va.; George Davis of Houston, Texas; Donnie Hall of Morrisville; and Tim Saunders of Durham. The ushers were Mark Saunders of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Brian Walley of Ashburne, Va.
The bride is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville and Meredith College in Raleigh. She is an intellectual property paralegal with Cree Inc. in Durham.
The groom is a graduate of Magna Vista High School in Martinsville, Va., and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. He is a manager with The Kroger Co.
After a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia, the couple plans to live in Durham.
Elizabeth Natalie Dean &
Edward Allen Quinn Jr.
Elizabeth Natalie Dean of Autryville and Edward Allen Quinn Jr. of Fort Bragg were married
on August 16, 2002, at the Cumberland County Courthouse with Vivian Rhone officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wash Jackson Jr. of Autryville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen Quinn Sr. of Honesdale, Pa.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Crystal Dean of Autryville. The best man was the groom’s brother, Joe Quinn of Honesdale, Pa.
The bride is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. She is currently attending Fayetteville Technical Community College.
The groom is in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Bragg.
After a honeymoon trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple settled in Autryville.
Robin Ann Gray &
Donald Jerome Wood
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Robin Ann Gray and Donald Jerome Wood, both of Fayetteville, N.C., were married
at 3 p.m. on July 4, 2002, at the Chapel By The Bay. The Rev. Sandra L. Robbins officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Robert Riehl of Fayetteville, N.C. The groom’s parents are Stephanie Taylor Wood of Erwin, N.C., and the late Donald Glen Wood.
The bride was escorted by her son, Tristan Gray of Fayetteville, N.C. The maid of honor was the bride’s niece, Christine Cacho-Negrete of Huntington Beach, Calif.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Thomas Jessup of Fayetteville, N.C.
The bride is a graduate of Massapequa High School in New York. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. She is the business manager for Beasley Broadcasting Group Inc. in Fayetteville, N.C.
The groom is a graduate of Triton High School in Erwin, N.C. He is employed by Beasley Broadcasting Group Inc. in Fayetteville, N.C.
After a honeymoon in Las Vegas the couple settled in Fayetteville, N.C.
Candice Joyce Johnson &
Christopher James Whitten
Candice Joyce Johnson of Charlotte and Christopher James Whitten of Stanley were married
at 3 p.m. on September 7, 2002, at Temple Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Lewis, the Rev. LeRoy Burke and the Rev. Dr. Daryl R. Covington officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell “Mickey” Johnson of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hannah of Stanley.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, MaxAnne J. Byers of Fayetteville. The maids of honor were the bride’s friends, Beverly Dawson of Charlotte and Casson Lewis of Lumberton. The bridesmaids were Jamie Allman of Morganton; Maria L. Johnson of Gastonia; Christie Coan and Dawn Jenkins, both of Charlotte; Shellie Hatley of Midland; Michelle Smith of Albermarle; and Samantha Johnson of Beaufort, S.C. The flower girl was Grace Hager of Stanley and the ring bearer was Chance Smith of Prattville, Ala.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Mike Bencinvengo, Brandon Ballard and Nick Ray, all of Gastonia; Donnie Byers of Fayetteville; Chad Allred of Stanfield; Scott Duncan of Salisbury; Chris Swanson of Concord; Jeff Etchinson of Stanley; and Paul Jenkins of Charlotte.
The bride is a graduate of Lumberton Senior High School and Carolinas College of Health Sciences in Charlotte. She is a registered nurse with Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
The groom is a graduate of East Gaston High School in Gastonia and currently attends ECPI College of Technology in Charlotte. He is a shipping supervisor with NSI Industries in Charlotte.
After a honeymoon trip to the Eastern Caribbean, the couple plans to live in Charlotte.
Shuronia Donice Lewis &
Antonio Eugene Lindo
Shuronia Donice Lewis and Antonio Eugene Lindo, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 2 p.m. on May 25, 2002, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Selvyn Lindo officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hough of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Selvyn Lindo of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s cousin, Tamara Elliott of Richmond, Va. The bridesmaids were Monique Reittie of Westchester, N.Y.; Kathryn Epps of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Arieshia Martin, Christina Lindo and Jamila Johnson, all of Fayetteville. The flower girls were Isapella Roberson of San Antonio, Texas; and Sierra Lindo and Jamesa Walker, both of Fayetteville. The ring bearer was James “Trey” Walker III of Fayetteville.
The best men were Joshua Roberson of San Antonio, Texas, and Wendell Lindo of Fayetteville. The groomsmen were Shawn Anderson of Newark, N.J.; Cori Walker of Greensboro; Josephus Lewis of Fayetteville; Adryan McCauley of Decatur, Ga.; and Nicholas Jackson of Tampa, Fla.
The bride is a graduate of E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fayetteville State University.
The groom is a graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville. He is in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Gordon, Ga.
After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple settled in Augusta, Ga.
Tamara Suzanne Nance &
William Wilson Jones III
Tamara Suzanne Nance and William Wilson Jones III, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 2 p.m. on September 7, 2002, at St. Michaels Maronite Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Father Jack Morrison officiated.
The bride is the daughter of William T. Nance of Fayetteville and the late Martha R. Nance. The groom’s parents are Rose Marie Hasty and Col. (Ret.) William W. Jones Jr., both of Fayetteville. He also is the stepson of Jennifer Carter Jones and Dr. Frederick G. Hasty, both of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was Yvonne Craven of Fayetteville. The bridesmaids were Jennifer Burt of Hope Mills, Sharon Jordan of Topsail Beach and Teresa Gale and Anita Tart, both of Fayetteville. The junior bridesmaid was Cypress Naylor of Hope Mills. The flower girl was Savannah Jones of Fayetteville and the ring bearer was Lane Nance of Spring Lake.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Danny Allen of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Tim Godwin, Todd Craven and Steven Kuykendall, all of Fayetteville.
The bride is a graduate of South View Senior High School in Hope Mills. She is co-owner of Abacus Insurance in Fayetteville.
The groom is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville. He also is co-owner of Abacus Insurance in Fayetteville.
After a honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Mr. & Mrs. Brady
Celebrating 1 Year
Erica Jones Brady and Jason Alexander Brady of Fayetteville celebrated their first wedding anniversary on September 15, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Brady were married
on September 15, 2001, in Maysville. They are expecting their first child in March 2003.
Mr. & Mrs. Savicki
Celebrating 50 Years
Lillian Z. Savicki and Arthur B. Savicki of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 31, 2002, at a dinner with family and friends at The Barn Restaurant in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Savicki were married
by Father Mankowski on September 6, 1952, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Wyoming, Pa.. They have four children, Michael A. Savicki of Lexington, Arthur R. Savicki of Fayetteville, Paul D. Savicki of Hickory and Marianne S. Wesley of Spring Lake. The couple has three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Kelly Suzanne Eason &
Howard Morrill Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eason of Wade announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Suzanne Eason of Raleigh, to Howard Morrill Collins of Raleigh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Collins of Falkland.
The couple plans to marry at noon on October 12, 2002, at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh with the Rev. Dr. Robert Sawyer officiating.
The couple plans to live in Raleigh.
Kristy Denise Morgan &
Steven Kelly Carter
Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan of Fairmont announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristy Denise Morgan of Wilmington, to Steven Kelly Carter of Wilmington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Carter of Wilmington.
The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. on September 28, 2002, at Iona Presbyterian Church in Fairmont with the Rev. Dr. Wayne Tyner and the Rev. Emily Davis officiating.
The couple plans to live in Wilmington.
