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Buchanan - Wadsworth
DUDLEY — Tracy Dean Wadsworth of Columbus, Ga., and Armon James Buchanan of Collierville, Tenn., were wed April 7, 2004 at 1 p.m.
The Rev. Billy Ray Jordan officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Indian Springs Free Will Baptist Church.
The bride is the daughter of Arthur and Carol West of Dudley and the late Richard Gerald Wadsworth. She is the granddaughter of the late Jack and Annie Mildred Barwick of Dudley, Susan Harrison of Ft. Mill, S.C., and the late Richard Wadsworth.
The groom is the son of Helen Buchanan of Columbus and the late Armon F. Buchanan.
After a wedding trip to Wilmington and Cancun, Mexico, the couple is residing in Collierville.
Collins - Kearney
Jennifer Gail Kearney became the wife of Jason Allen Collins of Smithfield May 29 at 5:30 p.m.
The Rev. Donald Stewart officiated at the double-ring garden ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents.
Parents of the bride are Johnny H. and Gail B. Kearney of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Landis and Luray Brantham and Warren and Marie Kearney of Goldsboro.
Parents of the groom are Larry S. and Vera V. Collins of Goldsboro and Carlos A. and Georgia L. Lavarreda. He is the grandson of Joseph and Lutabell Lawrence of Goldsboro, the late Barney and Elizabeth Collins and the late Louise Lawrence.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a satin ivory gown with lilac and celadon beaded embroidery. The A-line gown had a gathered side drape with a lace-up back.
For her headpiece, she chose a tiara encrusted with crystals and beading. She carried a hand-tied clutch bouquet of lilac hydrangeas and white daisies.
Blair Keen of Clayton, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Collins of Cary, sister of the groom, and Jennifer Jessup of Chicago, Ill., Jody Ratcliff of Nashville, Tenn., Jennifer Davis of Raleigh and LeAnne Howell and Jenny Baker of Goldsboro, friends of the bride.
Larry Collins was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were John Kearney of Goldsboro, brother of the bride, and Eric Johnson of Los Angeles, Calif., Les Pike of Smithfield and Ben Price, Shayne Lee and David Turnage of Goldsboro, friends of the groom.
Honorary bridesmaids were Magen Pike of Smithfield and Heather Bjork of Goldsboro, friends of the bride.
Hannah Brantham of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride, was the junior bridesmaid. Hayden Brantham of Goldsboro, cousin of the bride, was the junior groomsman.
Beverly Keen of Goldsboro directed the ceremony. Presiding at the register were Mark and Amy Alphin, friends of the couple.
Kristy Brantham, cousin of the bride, and Ashley Dixon, cousin of the groom, distributed programs. Landy Brantham, uncle of the bride, and Norman Collins, uncle of the groom, were Scripture readers.
A program of wedding music was provided by Redding Jessup, violinist; Jamie Clucas, vocalist; and Les Sizemore, sound technician.
After a wedding trip to Play del Carmen and Cozumel, Mexico, the couple will reside in Smithfield.
The bride is a 1997 graduate of Rosewood High School and a 2001 graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelor of science degree in horticultural science. She is employed as the urban design specialist for the town of Garner.
The groom graduated from Rosewood High School in 1994 and from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1999 with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. He is employed as a service technician with BellSouth.
Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents held a dinner and dance reception at Lane Tree County Club. Vickie Howell of Goldsboro was the director. Jason Boone of Charlotte and Kristen Wall of Raleigh, friends of the couple, greeted guests. Debbie Brantham, aunt of the bride, and Hannah Dixon, aunt of the groom, cut the wedding cake. Connie Duncan, aunt of the bride, poured punch. Shannon Herring, cousin of the bride, was gift attendant. Kayce Brantham, cousin of the bride, distributed favors. Alan and Kim Brantham and Tim and Tracey Brantham, uncles and aunts of the bride, said good-byes.
On May 28, the groom’s parents held a rehearsal dinner at Goldsboro Country Club. The couple chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.
Friends of the couple held a bachelor/bachelorette party weekend May 22 and 23 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
On May 15, Blair Keen held a lawn and tool party at the home of Steve and Beverly Keen.
Debbie Brantham and Kim Brantham, aunts of the bride, and Lib Dudley, friend of the bride, held a bridesmaids’ luncheon May 15 at Oliver’s.
On April 24, Hannah Dixon, Nona Wilson and Martie Fitzhugh, aunts of the groom; Teresa Reeves, Ashley Dixon and Tracey Bogue, cousins of the groom; and Kim Collins, sister of the groom, held a bridal shower and brunch at Pine Forest United Methodist Church.
Vera Collins, stepmother of the groom, and Jeanette Waters, stepsister of the groom, held a pamper-the-bride shower April 10 at the Collins home.
On April 3, Judy Taylor, Margaret Vail, Sara Sewell and Nancy Smith, fiends of the bride; Tracey Brantham and Connie Duncan, aunts of the bride; and Edith Dudley, cousin of the bride, held a miscellaneous bridal shower at First Presbyterian Church.
Westwood women held a miscellaneous shower March 28 at Westwood United Methodist Church.
On Sept. 6, family and friends of the couple held an engagement party at the home of the bride’s parents.
Herring - Davis
Nekisha Davis of Seven Springs and Glenn Devin Herring of Seven Springs pledged their promises May 1, 2004 at 1 p.m.
Eldress Elizabeth Graham Clark officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Adamsville Church of God.
Linwood Earl Davis Sr. of Goldsboro and Sarah Lee Graham of LaGrange are parents of the bride. She is the stepdaughter of Elizabeth Love.
The groom is the son of Glenn Herring of Seven Springs and Vickie Gurley of Goldsboro. He is the stepson of Wanda Herring and Gary Gurley.
Given in marriage by her brother and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white and silver strapless A-line gown with a cathedral train.
For her headpiece, she chose a rhinestone tiara with a fingertip veil. She carried a bouquet of white and purple flowers.
Criseyda Alvarez of Plymouth, Minn., was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Shereka Davis of LaGrange, niece of the bride, and Blanca Suncin of Apopka, Fla., and Christine Taylor of Hampton, Va., friends of the bride.
Micheal Forthye was best man. Groomsmen were Tony Ginn of Goldsboro and Rob Comb of Charlotte, friends of the groom, and Jason Ansemsi of Wilmington, cousin of the groom.
Peyton Herring and Katie Capps were flower girls. Nelson Rojas was ring bearer.
Karina Suncin and Renee Walden directed the ceremony. Presiding at the register was Sandra Suncin. Jalia Simmons and Vanessa Penuel distributed programs.
A program of wedding music was provided by McKenzie Lee, vocalist.
The bride is a graduate of North Lenoir High School and Pitt Community College with an associate’s degree in human services. She is employed as a staffing coordinator with Mega Force Staffing.
The groom attended Rosewood High School. He is employed as a carpenter with Mega Force Staffing.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Holiday Inn Express.
Friends and co-workers of the bride held showers.
The groom’s mother and stepfather held a rehearsal dinner at Adamsville Church of God.
Howell - Faircloth
PRINCETON — Heather Noel Faircloth and Stephen Ray Howell were united in marriage May 29, 2004 at 3 p.m.
The Rev. Dennis Pollock officiated at the double-ring ceremony at Princeton Church of God.
Parents of the bride are Dannie Nelson and Gail Massey Faircloth of Goldsboro. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Massey of Mount Olive and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hubert N. Faircloth of Goldsboro.
Billy Ray and Patsy Pilkington Howell of Goldsboro are parents of the groom. He is the grandson of Resser B. Pilkington of Smithfield, the late Israel Pilkington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Howell of Selma.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a scalloped, strapless, matte stain A-line gown adorned with lace and beading. The asymmetrical waistline flowed into an apron overlay with a lace and beaded insert skirt. Matching details continued on the cathedral train.
For her headpiece, she chose a tiara accented with pearls and rhinestones. She carried a bouquet of white stargazer lilies and white roses encircled with plumose.
Jo Ann Heath of Mount Olive, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Faircloth of Sanford, sister-in-law of the bride; Becky Price of Goldsboro, sister of the groom, and Hope Radford of Goldsboro, friend of the bride.
Billy Ray Howell was his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Scott Faircloth of Sanford, brother of the bride; Tracy Price of Goldsboro, brother-in-law of the groom; and LeRoy Bunn of Fayetteville, friend of the groom.
Carlie Carter, friend of the couple, was flower girl. Seth DeLawder, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer.
Sharon Dentzer directed the ceremony. Presiding at the register were Mr. and Mrs. Donny Oates.
Michelle Stallings distributed programs. The Rev. Ira Williford gave the prayer.
A program of wedding music was provided by Phil Eubanks, pianist, and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Bizzell, Sean Melvin and Donna Sullivan, vocalists.
After a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Goldsboro.
The bride is a graduate of Southern Wayne High School and Fayetteville Technical Community College with a degree in funeral directing. She is employed as a funeral director with Howell Funeral Home and Crematory.
The groom graduated from Rosewood High School and Fayetteville Technical Community College with an associate’s degree in funeral service. He is president of Waynesborough Kiwanis Club. He is owner of Howell Funeral Home and Crematory and Animal Care Crematory.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church fellowship hall.
On May 1, Jo Ann Heath and Hope Radford, friends of the bride, held a lingerie shower at the Heath home.
Kim Faircloth, sister-in-law of the bride, held a bridesmaids’ luncheon April 24 at Mrs. Lacy’s Tea Room of Sanford.
On March 28, the ladies auxiliary of United In Christ held a bridal shower.
Friends and family of the couple held a miscellaneous bridal shower March 4 at Riverside Free Will Baptist Church of Princeton.
The couple held a rehearsal dinner at Becky’s Log Cabin Restaurant of Smithfield. They chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.
Johnson - Johnson
KURE BEACH — Tisha Johnson of Goldsboro and Lyndon Johnson said their marriage vows Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Bill Harris officiated at the double-ring private ceremony in a gazebo on the beach.
Parents of the bride are the late Johnie Morris and Margaret Morris of Commerce Township, Mich.
The groom is the son of the late Cleveland Johnson and Joyce Lee Johnson of Mount Olive.
The bride was given in marriage by her mother and escorted by her son, Aaron Johnson.
Denise Spaulding of Goldsboro, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Freda Smith of Goldsboro, friend of the bride, was the bridesmaid.
Cleveland Johnson of Goldsboro was his brother’s best man. Fitzgerald Johnson, brother of the groom, was the groomsman.
A program of wedding music was provided by Tasha Sloan of Goldsboro.
After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Cancun, Mexico, the couple is residing in Goldsboro.
The bride is serving in the Air Force stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
The groom is employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and as chief master instructor of Hwarang Warrior Martial Arts Academies.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Ft. Fisher Recreation Area.
On May 7, the groom’s mother; Martha McKinney, aunt of the groom; and Anecia Johnson, sister-in-law of the groom, held a rehearsal dinner at Ft. Fisher Recreation Area.
Co-workers of the bride held a bridal shower May 4.
On April 30, friends of the bride held a bachelorette party.
Parker - Darden
Lisa Marie Darden and Charles Aaron Parker exchanged promises Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 2 p.m.
Julia Weeks officiated at the double-ring ceremony at the Bethany House of Waynesborough Historical Village.
The bride is the daughter of Willie Darden of Mount Olive and Barbara Stallings of Dudley. She is the granddaughter of Sudie Jones of Goldsboro, the late Willie Lewis Darden and Audrey Darden of Dudley and the late Robert Edward Stallings of LaGrange.
Parents of the groom are Stephen and Norma Crooker of Pikeville. He is the grandson of the late Charles Belanger and Dorothy Belanger of Buxton, Maine, Paul and Pauline Parker of New Gloucester, Maine, and the late Leland Crooker and Leona Crooker of Gray, Maine.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white princess gown with lace and pearls at the empire waistline and a chapel-length train.
For her headpiece, she chose a tiara of diamonds and pearls with an elbow-length double veil attached. She carried a clutch bouquet of silk peach roses and wildflowers.
Marcie Roy of Mount Olive, friend of the bride, was maid of honor.
Robert Darden of Goldsboro was his friend’s best man.
Samantha Nicholle and Amber Renee’ Priestly of Goldsboro, daughters of the bride, were flower girls. Caleb Elijah Parker of Dudley, son of the groom, was Bible carrier.
Presiding at the register, distributing programs and bubbles and sound technician was Kelly Holmes, friend of the couple.
Monica Eason, friend of the family, was a special helper.
After a wedding trip to Maine, the couple is residing in Goldsboro.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the American Legion banquet hall. Laura Moon and Carrie Carraway, friends of the groom’s mother, and Barbara Warren were servers. Richard Darden, brother of the bride, made introductions. Marcie Roy and Robert Darden cut and served the wedding cake.
On May 13, a rehearsal dinner was held at Madison’s. The couple chose this time to present gifts to their attendants.
The groom’s mother held a lingerie shower April 18 at her home.
