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Kelli Elizabeth Johnson &
Edward Brian Davis
STEDMAN — Kelli Elizabeth Johnson of Stedman and Edward Brian Davis of Roseboro were married
at 4 p.m. on September 21, 2002, at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Shields officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Christopher Johnson of Stedman. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Edward Davis of Roseboro.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Kristen Johnson of Greenville. The bridesmaids were Megan Beard of Stedman, Carie Johnson of Greenville and Jenny Johnson of Raleigh. The junior bridesmaid was Lindsay Beard of Stedman. The honorary bridesmaids were Stacey Bradshaw and Amber Johnson, both of Benson; Natalie Medlin of Clinton; Lori Poper and Tonya Register, both of Dunn; and Natalie Price of Raleigh. The flower girl was Marley Grosskopf of Stedman and the ring bearers were Garrett Johnson and Ryan Johnson, both of Knoxville, Tenn.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Stacy Bolton of Fayetteville; Cory Burkarth and Steven Burkarth, both of Richmond, Va.; Chris Davis of Roseboro; and Jay Gray of Stedman. The junior groomsmen were Daniel McKenzie and Matthew McKenzie, both of Shannon.
The bride is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. She received her associate’s degree in dental hygiene from Fayetteville Technical Community College. She is a registered dental hygienist with Stedman Family Dental Center.
The groom is a graduate of Cape Fear High School in Fayetteville. He received his electrical certificate in industrial maintenance from Sampson Community College. He is an electrician’s apprentice with the Cumberland County Schools.
After a honeymoon trip to Disney World, Fla., the couple plans to live in Stedman.
Kelly Louise Killingsworth &
William Robert Iwerks
Kelly Louise Killingsworth and William Robert Iwerks, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 5 p.m. on September 7, 2002, at Barbour Lake in Hope Mills. The Rev. Sharon Miles officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Leslie A. Madison and Gregory A. Killingsworth, both of Fayetteville. She is the stepdaughter of Richard Madison of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Suzan H. Iwerks of Fayetteville and Harvey M. Iwerks of White Lake. He is the stepson of Kathy Iwerks of White Lake.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Kasey Killingsworth. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister-in-law, Laura Sawyer. The bridesmaids were Cindy Phillips, Jennifer Guy, Cathy Coots, Stephanie Feeney, Priscilla Williams and Heather Gunn, all of Fayetteville. The junior bridesmaids were Audrey Iwerks and Jennifer Iwerks, both of White Lake, and Mandy Ward of Fairburn, Ga. The flower girls were Bella Feeney and Katey Bell and the ring bearer was Esco Ward.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Jerome Hawks, Larry Wright, Mike Friar, Kevin Killingsworth, Chris Burke and Jaye Sawyer, all of Fayetteville, and Baker Jordan of Waynesville.
The bride is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville and attended Methodist College. She is the assistant director of First Steps Child Care & Learning Center in Hope Mills.
The groom is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville and Haywood College. He is a the owner/landscape contractor for Southland Farms.
After a honeymoon trip to the North Carolina mountains and a cruise to the Bahamas, the couple settled in Fayetteville.
Shelly Nicole Madsen &
Gregory Lynn Glass
BOULDER, Colo. — Shelly Nicole Madsen of Boulder and Gregory Lynn Glass of Nevada, Iowa were married
at 7 p.m. on September 1, 2002, at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church. Father Mike Houlik and the Rev. Charles Schuster officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Madsen of Boulder. The groom’s parents are Carol Glass of Nevada, Iowa, and the late Lynn Glass. He is the stepson of Jerry Rewerts of Nevada, Iowa.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Tanya Zicko of Santa Rosa, Calif.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Brad Glass of Newark, Dela.
The bride received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, and her master’s degree in international business studies from the University of South Carolina at Columbia. She is a quality assurance supervisor with Perdue Farms in Dillon, S.C.
The groom received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Iowa in Iowa City and his juris doctorate degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence. He is a marketing specialist with Fayetteville Publishing Co.
After a honeymoon trip to Belize and Guatemala, the couple settled in Lumberton.
Jennifer Leigh Pope &
Wynne Templeton Walker
FORT WORTH, Texas — Jennifer Leigh Pope and Wynne Templeton Walker, both of Fort Worth, were married
at 2 p.m. on November 2, 2002, in the Robert Carr Chapel. The Rev. Jeffery Sanders officiated.
The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. George Grady Pope of Mexico City, Mexico. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wishart Campbell of Lumberton and the late Mr. and Mrs. George Green Pope, formerly of Lumberton. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Scott Templeton Walker of Fort Worth. He is the grandson of Mary Frances Templeton Walker, the late John Winters Walker Sr., Gloria Wynne Lankford and the late Walter Adison Lankford.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Rachel Albright. The bridesmaids were Nina Pope, Nina Walker, Sarah Mathai, Jenn Anderson and Jen Thomson.
The best man was Jeremy Dietrich. The groomsmen were John Spears, David Cox, Steven Shaffer, Andrew Soule and Stephen Frankmann.
The musician were organist Emmet G. Smith and guitarist Stephen Frankmann. Dr. Edward McMahon was the wedding director.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at Rivercrest Country Club after the ceremony.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s parents, was held at Joe T. Garcia’s.
The bride is a graduate of Christ for The Nations College in Dallas. She is employed by St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Fort Worth.
The groom is a graduate of All Saints Episcopal High School and Baylor University at Waco. He owns Sound-Mind Audio in Fort Worth.
After a honeymoon trip to Antiqua, the couple plans to live in Fort Worth.
Danita Shauntaé Thompson &
Andrew Lawrence
RAEFORD — Danita Shauntaé Thompson and Kevin Andrew Lawrence, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 3 p.m. on September 14, 2002, at United American Freewill Baptist Church. Pastor Walter Hadley officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Thompson of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Beverly Thompson and Cleveland Lawrence, both of Jamaica.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Katina Cook of Savannah, Ga. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Candace Brown of Cary. The bridesmaids were Bria Culp and Erica Boardley, both of Upper Marlboro, Md.; and Seigi Thompson and Brittani Mason, both of Fayetteville. The flower girls were Aspen Mason of Fayetteville and Morgan Johnson of Clinton, Md., and the ring bearer was Julian Thompson of Fayetteville. The future bride was Shanta’l Jones of Dispuanta, Va., and the future groom was W. Mitchell Wood of Upper Marlboro, Md.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Marius L. Cook of Savannah, Ga. The groomsmen were Roger D. Thompson II, Aurelio Whittaker, Jerome Windmon II and Reginald Pelt, all of Fayetteville, and Jermaine Walker of Fort Bragg.
The bride is a graduate of Westover Senior High School in Fayetteville and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a computer lab instructor with Sunnyside Elementary School in Fayetteville.
The groom is the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Bragg.
The couple plans to live in Fayetteville.
Mr. & Mrs. Autry
Celebrating 1 Year
Deborah Nordhaugen Autry and Ricky Keith Autry of Fayetteville celebrated their first wedding anniversary on November 17, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Autry were married
on November 17, 2001, at Synder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville. They have three children, Jennifer Rae Nordhaugen, Erik David Nordhaugen and Evelyn Grace Nordhaugen.
Mr. & Mrs. Engel
Celebrating 50 Years
Alma Elisabeth Engel and Sgt. Maj. (retired) Rudolf Emil Engel of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 2, 2002, with a party hosted by their children at Max & Moritz Bakery and Restaurant in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Engel were married
on November 8, 1952, in Landau i/d Pfalz, Germany. They have four children, Alfred Engel of Neustadt, Germany; Eveline Bernatovitz and husband Chuck of Fayetteville; Gary Engel and wife Tina of Dixon, Calif.; and Diana Kampe and husband Mike of Fayetteville. The couple has four grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Overby
Celebrating 50 Years
Grace Cook Overby and Ralph Odell Overby of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 9, 2002, with a sit-down dinner at Golden Corral in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Overby were married
on November 9, 1952, in Chesterfield, S.C. They have three children, Debi Huggins of New Martinsville, W.Va.; David Overby of Fuquay-Varina; and Dolores Overby-Tew of Kipling. The couple has nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Mr. & Mrs. Prevost
Celebrating 40 Years
Margaret Louise Prevost and SGM (retired) Ronald D. Prevost of Fayetteville celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on November 10, 2002, with a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Prevost were married
on November 10, 1962, in Florence, S.C. They have three children, Doug Prevost and wife Anita of San Antonio, Texas; Rhonda Whitney of Modesto, Calif.; and Ron Prevost II of Charlotte. The couple has six grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Priest
Celebrating 50 Years
Pauline Stewart Priest and Charles E. Priest of Fayetteville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 16, 2002, with a party and cocktail hour in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Priest were married
on November 16, 1952, at Benson Baptist Church in Benson. They have two children, Charles E. Priest Jr. and wife Julie of Fayetteville, Ark., and Karen Priest Ritter and husband Byron of Greensboro. The couple has four grandchildren.
Phoebe Leona Briley &
John Bailey Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. James Cornelius Briley Jr. of New Bern announce the engagement of their daughter, Phoebe Leona Briley of High Point, to John Bailey Campbell of High Point, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin Campbell of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 7 p.m. on January 18, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church in New Bern.
The bride-elect is a graduate of College of Charleston. She is a freelance artist and art instructor.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is a teacher and coach at Oak Ridge Military Academy.
Betty Pearl Faircloth &
David Brian Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Lattie B. Faircloth of Autryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Betty Pearl Faircloth of Autryville, to David Brian Strickland of Dunn, son of Catherine Bey of Philadelphia, Pa., and the late Albert David “Sonny” Strickland.
The couple plans to marry at 3 p.m. on November 23, 2002, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Dunn with the Rev. Frank Daniels officiating.
The couple plans to live in Autryville.
Christi Jo Gibson &
George Earl Bennett III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stanton Gibson of Gibson announce the engagement of their daughter, Christi Jo Gibson of Gibson, to George Earl Bennett III of Laurinburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Earl Bennett Jr. of Laurinburg.
The couple plans to marry at 6 p.m. on December 14, 2002, at Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church in Laurinburg with the Rev. Howard Whitehurst officiating.
The couple plans to live in Laurinburg.
Allyson Lynn Melvin &
John Andrew Nealis
APEX — Allyson Lynn Melvin of Holly Springs and John Andrew Nealis of Cary were married
at 3 p.m. on October 5, 2002, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church with Father David Fitzgerald officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Melvin of Myrtle Beach, S.C. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCaskill of Hope Mills and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Melvin, formerly of Fayetteville.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. Nealis of Littleton. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Nealis of Chicago, Ill., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Budz, formerly of Chicago, Ill.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matrons of honor were the bride’s friends, Rebecca Calhoun of Winterville and Carissa Johnson of Fuquay-Varina. The bridesmaids were Melissa Roth of Willamsport, Pa., and Heather Inch and Amanda Murphy, both of Cary.
The best man was the groom’s brother, James Nealis of Cary. The groomsmen were Edwin P. Nealis of Littleton; Edwin J. Nealis and William Nealis, both of Cary; and Paul Nealis of Raleigh.
The wedding was directed by Betsy Nizich. The wedding musicians were cantor Lynn Brugnolotti and pianist Mary Marks. The readers were Wayne Robinson Sr. and Donna Nealis.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents was held after the ceremony at the North Carolina State University Club in Raleigh.
The bride is a graduate of South View Senior High School in Hope Mills and North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She is a benefits administrator with BB&T in Raleigh.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Apex Senior High School and North Carolina State University in Raleigh where he is currently attending graduate school. He is an accountant with Global Knowledge in Cary.
After a honeymoon trip to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple settled in Holly Springs.
Nataki Fidella Brown &
Capt. Otis Christopher Jones
Nataki Fidella Brown of Fayetteville and Capt. Otis Christopher Jones of Little Rock, Ark., were married
at 3 p.m. on November 16, 2002, at Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Dr. John D. Fuller Sr. officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Moses Brown Sr. of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jones of Selma, Ala.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s friend, Nia Parker of Lithonia, Ga. The bridesmaids were Shacunda Burton of West Haven, Conn.; Pili Fleming of Charlotte; Yolanda Ransome of Sicklerville, N.J.; and Shikira Wallace of Atlanta, Ga. The flower girls were Maddie Felton and Caitlyn Malson, both of Fayetteville, and Amber Pope of Rocky Mount. The ring bearer was the groom’s nephew, Hasson Jones of College Park, Ga., and the Bible bearer was Ian Malson of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Lemetrius C. Jones of College Park, Ga. The groomsmen were Eric Anderson and A. Todd Bennett, both of Fayetteville; William M. Brown Jr. of Greensboro; and Herman Bennett of Atlanta, Ga.
The bride is a graduate of Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in speech from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro and her master’s degree in speech from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is a preschool speech-language pathologist with the Cumberland County Schools.
The groom is a graduate of Selma High School in Selma, Ala. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. He is pursuing his master’s degree in business administration from Webster University. He is a C-130 instructor pilot with the U.S. Air Force.
The couple is planning a honeymoon trip to St. Lucia next summer. They plan to live in Little Rock, Ark.
