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Sabrina Locklear &
Ronnie Sampson
The Rev. John L. Locklear Jr. of Lumberton announces the engagement of his daughter, Sabrina Locklear of Lumberton, to Ronnie Sampson of Pembroke, son of Mildred Sampson of Pembroke and the late James Norman Sampson. The bride-elect also is the daughter of the late Earnestine H. Locklear.
The couple plans to marry at 3 p.m. on November 16, 2002, at Mt. Airy Baptist Church in Pembroke with the Rev. Steve Strickland and the Rev. James A. Hunt officiating.
The couple plans to live in Lumberton.
Gretchen Elizabeth Raymer &
James Howard Gearhart
Mr. and Mrs. William Miller Raymer of Winston-Salem announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen Elizabeth Raymer of Winston-Salem, to James Howard Gearhart of Hope Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Gearhart Jr. of Hope Mills.
The couple plans to marry on November 30, 2002, at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem.
The couple plans to live in Winston-Salem.
Anica Nicole Thomas &
Daniel Edward Penrod
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Thomas of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Anica Nicole Thomas of Fayetteville, to Daniel Edward Penrod of Fayetteville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Penrod of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry on January 25, 2003, at the Raleigh Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
The couple plans to live in Provo, Utah.
Kelly Anne Schumacher &
Adam James Nalitz
CHARLOTTE — Kelly Anne Schumacher and Adam James Nalitz, both of San Francisco, Calif., were married
on September 28, 2002, with the Rev. Dr. Ivan Peden and Father Mark Horak, S.J., officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paul Schumacher of Fayetteville. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schumacher and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Boettinger.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Nalitz of Springfield, Va. The bridegroom is the grandson of Helen Sokol of Avalon, Pa.; the late Mr. and Mrs. StanleyNalitz; and the late Peter Sokol.
The bride wore an A-line, ivory silk dress which featured off-the-shoulder sleeves, a short train and a fan of silk along the back. Her cathedral-length veil was accented with Austrian crystals and attached to a custom-made headpiece created with garnets and gold topaz. She carried a bouquet of ivory and burgundy roses, hypericumberries, rosemary and Japanese maple leaves with fall colors and accents.
She was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Lisa Joanisse of West Palm Beach, Fla. The bridesmaids were Amber Scures of Gainesville, Fla.; Teresa Voght of Lebanon, Conn.; Heather Roemer of Charlotte; Amy Burger of San Diego, Calif.; and Jill Norman of Cornelius. The junior bridesmaid was Audrey Schumacher of Bladenboro. The bell ringer was Tanner Pardue of Cornelius.
The best man was the groom’s cousin, Thad Nalitz of New York City, N.Y. The groomsmen were Rick Muray of Holmdel, N.J.; Jeremy Cohen of Ashburn, Va.; Scott Norris of Crownsville, Md.; and Scott Seager of San Diego, Calif. The usher was Andy Schumacher of Fayetteville.
The wedding was directed by WillieBelle Martin. The wedding musicians were the Secondo Trio — Joe Corne, Helen Gardner Parks and Dr. Bill Sutton.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at the Charlotte Women’s Club after the ceremony.
The bride received her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a freelance photographer.
The bridegroom received his master’s degree business administration from West Virginia University in Morganton. He is employed with Barclary’s Global Investors.
After a honeymoon trip to the Tahitian Islands, the couple settled in San Francisco, Calif.
Rebecca Allison Autry &
Christopher Thomas Rainey
Rebecca Allison Autry of Fayetteville and Christopher Thomas Rainey of Godwin were married
at 4 p.m. on November 9, 2002, at Lebanon Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Andrew Wood officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny H. Autry of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Rainey of Godwin.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Leah Wright of Fayetteville. The bridesmaids were Sarah Brown of Atlanta, Ga.; Rebecca Clodfelter of Fayetteville; Jennifer Duhon of Raleigh; Lindsey Heiser of Charlotte; Cassie Martin of Godwin; and Heather Williams of Wade.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Billy Faircloth, Dan Matthews, Daniel Price and Michael Rainey, all of Raleigh; Trey McLaurin of Wade; and Henry Smith of Fayetteville.
The bride is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She is a therapeutic recreation specialist at Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation Center.
The groom is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He is an assistant resident engineer with the North Carolina Department of Transportation in Raleigh.
After a honeymoon trip to Disney World, Fla., the couple plans to live in Clayton.
Stephanie Victoria Brooks &
Scottie Chavis
LUMBERTON — Stephanie Victoria Brooks of Pembroke and Scottie Chavis of Hope Mills were married
at 4 p.m. on November 9, 2002, at The Rock Church of God. The Rev. Bruce Swett and the Rev. Eugene Scott officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Randal Brooks of Pembroke. The groom’s parents are Linda Chavis and Marvin Chavis, both of Lumberton.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s cousin, Emily Autumn Love of Pembroke. The bridesmaids were Coretta Revell and Tafara Locklear, both of Lumberton; Allison Love of Pembroke; Stacy Locklear of Wilmington; and August Hammonds of Atlanta, Ga. The miniature bride was Makayla Brooks and the miniature groom was Brock Chavis. The flower girls were Hannah Revell and Jordan Chavis. The ring bearers were Devin McGirt and Bryce Chavis.
The best men were the groom’s brothers, Dusty Chavis of Lumberton and Tony Chavis of Florence, S.C. The groomsmen were Randal Brooks of Pembroke, Mark Sampson of Charlotte, Chris Oxendine of Lumberton, Channing Jones of Morehead City and Ron Jacobs of Hope Mills. The junior groomsman was Tyler Revell.
The bride is a graduate of Purnell Swett High School in Pembroke. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from East Carolina University. She is an oncology therapist with Gibson Cancer Center.
The groom is a graduate of Purnell Swett High School in Pembroke, Robeson Community College in Lumberton and the North Carolina Highway Patrol program. He is a state trooper with the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
After a honeymoon trip to the Caribbean, the couple plans to live in Hope Mills.
Shawna Michelle Buckler &
David Glenn Catlett
KAUAI, Hawaii — Shawna Michelle Buckler and David Glenn Catlett, both of Chapel Hill, N.C., were married
at sunset on Hanalei Bay on June 23, 2002. The Rev. Chad Arnold officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Buckler of Laconia, N.H. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jones of Fayetteville, N.C.
The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Melissa Buckler.
The bride received her bachelor’s degree in French from the University of New Hampshire and her master’s in the art of teaching in French from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a French teacher at Estes Hills Elementary School, part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System.
The groom received his bachelor’s degree in psychology and his master’s degree in audiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a pediatric audiologist with CCCDP/UNC Hospitals.
After a honeymoon in Kauai, the couple settled in Pittsboro, N.C.
Kristin Anne Cole &
Chad Matthew Huggins
Kristin Anne Cole and Chad Matthew Huggins, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 3 p.m. on August 31, 2002, at LaFayette Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. John Davenport officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Cole of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Chyrl Garrett and Fred Huggins, both of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Kelly Blake of Fayetteville. The bridesmaids were Kamin Cole of Fayetteville and Catherine Cole of Concord. The flower girls were Meagan Knight and Marissa Davenport and the ring bearer was Jordan VanScooter.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Jedidiah Shooter of Fayetteville. The groomsmen were Israel Noonan, Jason Payne and Bryan Cole, all of Fayetteville.
The couple settled in Fayetteville.
Cynthia Ann Hanson &
Joseph Sime Rumora
WILMINGTON — Cynthia Ann Hanson and Joseph Sime Rumora, both of Wilmington, were married
at 5 p.m. on October 5, 2002, at Portersneck Plantation. The Rev. Penelope Morningstar officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hanson of Graham. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Nikola Rumora of Astoria, N.Y.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Stephanie Reuter of Walktertown. The bridesmaids were Diana Gligora of Mandre, Croatia; Alison Johnson and Laura Maultsby, both of Wilmington; Catherine Langfitt of Greensboro; Michelle Phillips of Fayetteville; Stacy Overton of Rounoke, Ala.; and Cristie Stephens of Birmingham, Ala. The junior bride and groom were Jelena Gligora and Dino Gligora, both of Mandre, Croatia.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Claudio Saviano of Wilmington. The groomsmen were Heath Altman, Brian Borst, Drew Hallett and Jeff Rodgers, all of Wilmington; V. Manuel Ferrario of Miami Beach, Fla.; Eddie Maricevic of Long Island, N.Y.; and Mate Rumora of Astoria, N.Y.
The bride is a graduate of South View High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She is the business manager and co-owner of The Bevanda in downtown Wilmington.
The groom spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and received his bachelor’s degree in business/finance from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is the co-owner of Fratelli Inc. in Wilmington.
After a honeymoon trip to the Island of St. Lucia, the couple plans to live in Wilmington.
Jacqueline Elizabeth Horner &
Chetan Yajaman Shankar
WILMINGTON — Jacqueline Elizabeth Horner and Chetan Yajaman Shankar, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 4:30 p.m. on November 2, 2002, at Airlie Gardens. Chaplain Bob Carter officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orin Horner Jr. of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Dr. and Mrs. Jaya Shankar of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s college roommate, Susanna Stevens of Germantown, Md. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Brittany Maxwell of Alexandria, Va. The bridesmaids were Cameron Willis of Asheville; Jenny Yeager and Jaime Matthews, both of Washington, D.C.; Teji Sastry of Tallahassee, Fla.; Kim Molnar and Stephanie Horne, both of Fayetteville; and Mackenzie Guy of Clayton. The flower girls were Catherine Guy of Fayetteville and Shashwata Mogali of Goldsboro. The ring bearer was Guy Molnar of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Chandan Shankar of Wilmington. The groomsmen were Joshua Gangway of Chapel Hill; Oliver Belche of Asheville; Vince Nelson of Fayetteville; Uday Palled of Washington, D.C.; Whit Holbrook of Boston, Mass.; Ryan Keaton of Durham; and Robert Horner and Gary Horne, both of Wilmington. The junior usher was Trey Guy of Fayetteville.
The bride is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
The groom is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville. He received his bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple settled in Raleigh.
DeAnn Johnson &
Scott Douglas Klayner
PAWLEY’S ISLAND, S.C. — DeAnn Johnson of Holly Springs, N.C., and Scott Douglas Klayner of Raleigh, N.C., were married
at 4 p.m. on September 7, 2002, at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church. The Rev. Milton L. McGuirt officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Johnson of Tar Heel, N.C. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas Klayner of Washington, N.C.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Lori Johnson of Holly Springs, N.C. The bridesmaids were Jamie Johnson of Charlotte, N.C.; Marianne Schulz of Wake Forest, N.C.; Mei-Ling Brady of Raleigh, N.C.; Stacy Beckman; Kristen Klayner of Manhattan, N.Y.; and Dana Bendixsen of Cary, N.C.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Mark Christenburg of Raleigh, N.C.; Jeff Stiles and Steve Small, both of Worcester, Mass.; Ryan Dumond of Hartford, Conn.; Kevin Connelley of Alexandria, Va.; and Paige Bendixsen of Cary, N.C.
The bride is a graduate of Tar Heel High School in Tar Heel, N.C. She received her bachelor’s degree from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. She is a quality analyst with Laboratory Corp. of America in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
The groom is a graduate of Chelmsforo High School in Chelmsforo, Mass. He received his bachelor’s degree from Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. He is a bioanalytical Product Specialist with BMG Labtechnologies Inc. in Research Triangle Park, N.C.
After a honeymoon trip to Belize, the couple settled in Raleigh.
