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Lowe-Wright
Kristen Elizabeth Wright of Boone and David Matthew Lowe of Adelaide, Australia, were married
on Aug. 12, 2000 at Parkwood Baptist Church. The bride’s grandfather, the Rev. Fred C. Crisp, officiated the 5 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wright of Gastonia. She is a graduate of Ashbrook High School and Appalachian State University. She is employed by Samaritan’s Purse.
The bridegroom, son of Sheril Lowe of Adelaide, is a graduate of Marryatville High School and Christian Brothers College. He is a freelance photographer.
Jim Wright gave his daughter in marriage. Angela Bradshaw of Gastonia was the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Mya Crisp of Charlotte, Celeste Long of Gastonia, Wendy Stouffer of Denver, Colo., and Paige Green of Boone. Junior bridesmaids were Ashlee and Brittney Shaw, both of Gastonia.
Groomsmen were Marty Bradshaw and Jeff Long, both of Gastonia, Larry Honeycutt of Wilmington and Randy Riddle of Boone.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at the church following the ceremony. A rehearsal party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Woods.
Following a trip to Cozumel, Mexico, the couple will live in Boone.
Major-Fisher
Crystal Leigh Fisher and William John Majors III, both of Kings Mountain, were married
on Aug. 12, 2000 at First Baptist Church. Dr. John W. Sloan Jr. officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fisher of Kings Mountain. She is the granddaughter of Sue Ballard of Gastonia and the late Jack Ballard and Mary Fisher of Gastonia and the late Jim Fisher. She is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and attends UNC-Charlotte.
The bridegroom is the son of William J. Majors Jr. of Mt. Vernon, Md., and Alice Hancock of Salisbury, Md. He is the grandson of Alice Majors of Salisbury and the late William J. Majors Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bridelle. He is a graduate of James M. Bennett Senior High School, West Virginia University and Life University Chiropractic School. He is a member of the Shelby Kiwanis Club and is owner of Majors Center of Chiropractics.
Ray D. Fisher gave his daughter in marriage. Cheryl Fisher of Kings Mountain was the maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Windy Phillips of Gastonia, Tracy Wylie of Blacksburg, S.C., and Monica Fisher and Katie Bolt, both of Kings Mountain. Logan Ballard of Gastonia was the flower girl. Samuel Dye of Gastonia was the ring bearer.
Andy Majors of Shelby was his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were Todd Hudson of Salisbury, Stephen Fisher and Jeff Johnson, both of Kings Mountain and Mike Congro of Hickory.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at the church following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at the home of Chris and Donna Keeter.
Following a trip to Savannah, Ga., the couple will live in Kings Mountain.
Griffis-Abernathy
Kristina Ann Abernathy and Richard Keith Griffis Jr., both of Mount Holly, were married
on Aug. 12, 2000 at Always Elegant Wedding Chapel. David Stephenson officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Abernathy of Mount Holly. She is a graduate of East Gaston High School and is employed by South Point Family Practice.
The bridegroom, son of Georgia Smith of Bessemer City, Keith Griffis Sr. of Zephyrhills, Fla., and David Smith of Gastonia, is a graduate of Hunter Huss High School. He is employed by Best Buy.
Michael Abernathy gave his daughter in marriage. Karen Overman of Mount Holly was the maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Chasity Abernathy of Mount Holly and Beth Ann Brown and Leslie Barnette, both of Gastonia. Kristin Barnette of Gastonia was the flower girl. Jacob Simmons of Gastonia was the ring bearer.
Jeremy Canipe of Gastonia was the best man. Groomsmen were Matt McSwain, Scott Brown and Jonathan Stillwell, all of Gastonia.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at Always Elegant Wedding Chapel following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bride’s parents at Catfish Cove.
Following a trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple will live in Mount Holly.
Miller-Barker
Juli Michelle Barker and Philip Bryant Miller, both of Gastonia, were married
on July 15, 2000 at Parkwood Baptist Church. The Rev. Jeff Long officiated the 5:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Barker of Gastonia. She is the granddaughter of Eva Lee Barker of Belmont and the late Ralph Barker Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Polder. She is a graduate of Ashbrook High School and Gaston College and is employed by RGA Enterprises Inc.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller of Banner Elk. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Whiteside and Mr. and Mrs. Jap Miller, all of Gastonia. He is a graduate of Ashbrook High School and attended Gaston College. He is employed by RGA Enterprises Inc.
Eddie Barker gave his daughter in marriage. Amy Wilson of Wilmington was the maid of honor. Kristen Barker of Bessemer City was the junior maid of honor. Haley and Victoria Barker were flower girls. Brandon Barker was the ring bearer.
Bridesmaids were Lisa Barker of Mount Holly, Amy Walters of Greenville, Heather Archibald of Wilmington and Leah Ivester of Gastonia.
Richard Miller was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Jimmy Barker of Mount Holly, Adrian Miller and Jason Wellman, both of Gastonia, Trey Miller of Banner Elk and Ben Atkins of Greenville. Honorary guests were Trey and Barbara Barker of Bessemer City and Carolyn Mathis of Cramerton.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at Carolina Country Club following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at Gaston Country Club.
The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico, and now live in Gastonia.
Stewart-Benbow
Terry Anja Benbow and Joseph Charles Stewart, both of Gastonia, were married
on Aug. 12, 2000 at Temple Baptist Church. The Rev. Stephen D. Jones officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Andrew Nicholas Benbow of Gastonia and Anja Arnholdt Benbow of Charlotte. She is the granddaughter of Arne Arnholdt of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Gerda Arnholdt of Hamburg, Germany, and Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Benbow of Birmingham, England. She is a graduate of Hunter Huss High School and attended Gaston College. She is employed by Party City.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart of Gastonia. He is a graduate of Ashbrook High School and attended Gaston College. He is employed by Meineke Discount Mufflers and Brakes.
Andrew and Anja Benbow gave their daughter in marriage. Linda Anita Minges of Gastonia was the maid of honor. Amanda Beth Riddle-Davis of Gastonia was the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Leah Christine Peterson-Stone of Belmont and Keisha Michelle Keeter of Kings Mountain. Christopher Stewart of Gastonia was the ring bearer.
William Keith Stewart was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Joel Davis, Mark Hamm and Jason Friday, all of Gastonia.
A reception was given by Leah Stone, Amanda Davis and the congregation of Temple Baptist Church following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at their home.
The couple will live in Gastonia.
Gardner-Davis
Heather Suzanne Davis and James Edmond Gardner, both of Matthews, were married
on Nov. 25, 2000, at The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Belmont. Pastor Howard Bedell officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Davis of Cherryville. She is the granddaughter of Betty C. Trammell of Cherryville and the late Landrum Willis Trammell, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Smith of Kings Mountain and Harold Davis of Bessemer City. She is a graduate of Cherryville High School and Belmont Abbey College. She is employed by the Bryan Center.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gardner of Charlotte. He is the grandson of Willie Poythress and the late Clarence Whitlow and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daly. He is a graduate of Independence High School and is owner of Hanging Around Town Professional Wallpapering.
Dean Davis gave his daughter in marriage. Amy Cope of Charlotte was the maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Maria Choate of Charlotte, Kathy Campbell of Belmont, Deidra Franklin of Denver, Brandy Kiser of Gastonia, Amber and Aryn Sneed, both of Cherryville, and Amy Yates of Clayton. Haley Black of Gastonia was the flower girl.
Larry Gardner was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Bart Davis of Cherryville, Nick Choate, Lance Furr, Chad Roscoe, Jeff Austin, Derek Maness and Robbie Whitlow, all of Charlotte, Lee Franklin of Denver and Ken Whitlow of Belmont.
Register attendants were Kelly Homesley and Ginny Kaufman.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at the Student Commons at Belmont Abbey College following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents and aunts, Jean Austin and Marie Kaufman, at Queen of Apostles in Belmont.
The couple honeymooned in Charleston, S.C.
Jordan-Meredith
Darlin Dacole Meredith and Brian Arthur Jordan, both of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., were married
on Jan. 13, 2001 at Trinity Methodist Church. Dr. John Stapleton officiated the 5:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Meredith of North Myrtle Beach. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bates and Kate Chaney, all of Gastonia. She is a graduate of North Myrtle Beach High School and Clemson University. She is employed by North Myrtle Beach Middle School.
The bridegroom is the don of Dr. and Mrs. A.E. Jordan Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. O’Tuel of Bennettsville, S.C., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. He is a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School and Coastal Carolina University. He is employed by Horry County Police Department.
Steven M. Meredith gave his daughter in marriage. Katrina Cloninger of Concord was the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Allison Jackson of Columbia, S.C., Suzanne Beatson of Rock Hill, S.C., Brooke Ward, Sabrina Gibbs and Michelle McCraw, all of North Myrtle Beach, Dana Barton of Charleston, S.C., Wendy Warren of Dunn, and Hailey Cloninger of Concord. Honorary attendants were Carrie Nobles of Jacksonville, Fla., Melinda Nobles of Little River, S.C., and Lindsey Moreland of North Myrtle Beach. Deryn Cloninger of Concord was the ring bearer.
Dr. A.E. Jordan Jr. was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Kyle Burns of Myrtle Beach, Scott Puckett, Michael Hursey and Wesley Jackson, all of Columbia, Darren and Joshua O’Tuel, both of Bennettsville, and Kevin Dukes and Todd Wharton, both of Little River.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at The Surf Club following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents.
Following a trip to Aruba, the couple will live in North Myrtle Beach.
Herndon-Hawley
April Joy Hawley and Brad Christopher Herndon, both of Gastonia, were married
on Dec. 16, 2000 at Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain. The Rev. J. Arnold Johnson and Rev. Doug Petersen officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Hawley of Largo, Fla., and the granddaughter of Wilma Hines of Clearwater, Fla. She is a graduate of Largo High School and Toccoa Falls College. She is employed by Gaston County Schools.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Herndon of Kings Mountain and the grandson of Henderson Herndon. He is a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and UNC-Chapel Hill. He is employed by the City of Gastonia Police Department.
Fred Hawley gave his daughter in marriage. Erin N. Purvis of Pendleton, S.C., was the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Maria Andrews of Bessemer City and Debbie Foresman of Sarasota, Fla. Monica Lewandowski of Jacksonville, Fla., was the flower girl.
Bill Herndon was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Brent Herndon and Tim Morrow, both of Kings Mountain, and Daniel Love.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at the church following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at the church.
The couple honeymooned in Charleston, S.C., and now lives in Gastonia.
Kimsey-Millsaps
Stephanie Suzanne Millsaps and Eric Eugene Kimsey, both of Dallas, were married
on Dec. 17, 2000 at Cupid’s Wedding Chapel. The Rev. Nathaniel C. Jones officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Millsaps of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Millsaps. She is a graduate of North Gaston High School and is employed by North Star Seafood.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clemmer of Dallas. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wister Nance and Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Kimsey. He attended Gaston College and is employed by Doster.
Chad Millsaps gave his sister in marriage. April Self of Dallas was the maid of honor. Michelle Millsaps of Dallas was the flower girl.
Steve Clemmer was his son’s best man. Chris Porter of Dallas was a groomsman.
A reception was given by the bride’s mother at her home following the ceremony.
The couple lives in Bessemer City.
Hocker-Grigg
Debra Allison Grigg of Graham and Christopher James Hocker of Burlington were married
on Feb. 3, 2001 at Faith United Methodist Church in Gastonia. The Rev. Joseph A. McCombs officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grigg of Gastonia. She is the granddaughter of Helen Withers and the late W.C. Withers and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Grigg. She is a graduate of Ashbrook High School and UNC-Greensboro. She is employed by Burlington Industries.
The bridegroom is the son of Vickie Hocker of Burlington and the late Albert "Jack" Hocker Jr. He is the grandson ofBetty Husler and the late Sheldon Husler and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert "Curt" Hocker. He is a graduate of Graham High School and UNC-Greensboro. He is employed by Carolina Biological Supply Company.
Joe Grigg gave his daughter in marriage. Mandie Rumfelt of Gainsville, Ga., was the maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Melissa Gardner of Kings Mountain, Pinkney Greene of Winston-Salem, Leigh Salmon of Raleigh, Pamela Hull of Antioch, Tenn., and Angela Hocker of Burlington. Destiny Rumfelt of Gainesville was the flower girl.
Jack Hocker of Burlington was his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were Michael Horner of Wilmington, Robert Sharpe Jr. and Jack "Trey" Williams III, both of Burlington, and Billy and Aaron Herms, both of Gastonia.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents at The Loft at Rodi following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bride and groom at Gaston Country Club.
Following a trip to Orlando, Fla., and the Bahamas, the couple will live in Graham.
Stevens-Pruitt
Tiffany Diane Pruitt of Gastonia and John Christopher Stevens of Gloucester Point, Va., were married
on Jan. 20, 2001 at Brookleigh Baptist Church. The Rev. Dennis Pruitt officiated the 1 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Dennis Pruitt of Gastonia. She is the granddaughter of Maggie Dunn of Gastonia and Katie Pruitt of Kings Mountain. She is a graduate of Hunter Huss High School and attended Campbell University.
The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stevens of Gloucester, is a graduate of Gloucester High School and served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He is employed by National Exterminating.
Michael Pruitt gave his sister in marriage. Kelly Stowe of Gastonia was the maid of honor.
Ritchie Stevens was his brother’s best man.
A reception was given by the bride’s parents the church at following the ceremony. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom’s parents at Carolina Country Barbecue.
The couple honeymooned in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and now lives in Gloucester Point.
