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Shirley Maxine Fowler &
Patrick Andrew Burns
Mr. William Fowler and Mrs. Marjetter Crooms announce the engagement of their sister, Shirley Maxine Fowler of Manassas, Va., to Patrick Andrew Burns of Manassas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Burns of Charlotte. Miss Fowler is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Fowler of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 2 p.m. on July 21, 2001, at New Zion Holiness Church in Fayetteville with Elder Thelma Gause officiating.
The bride-elect is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Fayetteville State University. She is a financial systems analyst with Integic Corp. in Chantilly, Va.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is an RTD with Federal Express in Alexandria, Va.
The couple plans to live in Manassas.
Dorothy Clarke Anderson &
Nicholas George Osborne
Dorothy Clarke Anderson and Nicholas George Osborne, both of Los Angeles, will be married
in July 2002 in Blowing Rock. Ms. Anderson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry London Anderson Jr. of Wrightsville Beach and Blowing Rock. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vardell Williamson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry London Anderson Sr. of Fayetteville. Mr. Osborne is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Osborne of Angus, Forfar, Scotland. Ms. Anderson is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She is an executive at Saturn Films, a Nicolas Cage company. Mr. Osborne is a graduate of Oxford University. He is a film producer.
Ruby Loretta Brown &
Roosevelt Tyrone Herring Jr.
Ruby Loretta Brown and Roosevelt Tyrone Herring Jr., both of Monticello, Ark., will be married
at 5 p.m. on July 28, 2001, at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church in Autryville. Miss Brown is the daughter of Fannie Lee Dawson Brown of Autryville and the late Secoy “Bozzie” Brown. Mr. Herring is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Herring Sr. of Pine Bluff, Ark.
Kirby Preston Lindsay &
Jimmy "Lynn" Williams
Kirby Preston Lindsay and Jimmy “Lynn” Williams, both of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., will be married
at 1 p.m. on May 4, 2002, at Northwood Temple in Fayetteville. Miss Lindsay is the daughter of Lynne Lindsay of Sanford and Doug Lindsay of Stuart, Fla. Mr. Williams is the son of Martha Williams of Beaufort, S.C.
Camden Elizabeth Farmer &
William Henry Breeden III
MOREHEAD CITY — Camden Elizabeth Farmer and William Henry Breeden III were married
on June 16, 2001, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with the Rev. King Cole officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daniels Farmer Jr. of Matthews. The bridegroom’s parents are Lynn Boone Breeden of Fayetteville and William Henry Breeden Jr. of Carthage. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Clyde Wilson Boone, the late Mr. Boone, and the late Dr. and Mrs. William Henry Breeden, all of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. She carried a bouquet of white roses and stephanotis orchids attached to a prayer book that has been carried by brides in the groom’s family for more than 100 years.
The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Nicolle Farmer Moore of Matthews. The bridesmaids were the groom’s sister, Mary Lynn Breeden, Caroline Nicole Brayboy, Amy Tomlin Merriman and Haylie Christen Zaytoun, all of Raleigh; Jessica Montgomery McKnight of Apex; and Anna Perry Boyd of Charlotte. The ring bearers were the bride’s nephews, Hunter Daniels Moore and Heath Morgan Moore. The lay readers were Sally Gallagher of Raleigh and Angela Jeffers Bullock of Myrtle Beach.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Louis Henry Fogleman of Wilmington, David James Little of Wrightsville Beach, Hubert Douglas Reaves of Chapel Hill, Brian Dale Stevens of Atlanta and John Phillips Little Johnston and Robert John Waldner, both of New York City.
The wedding was directed by Jennifer McDonough of Richmond, Va. The wedding musicians were organist Lawrence Stith and trumpeter Dan Jones.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at The Dolphin Ridge Club on Emerald Isle after the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of East Carolina University where she received bachelor’s degrees in rehabilitation in 1995 and nursing in 1998. She is employed with Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern.
The bridegroom received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Duke University in 1995. He is an environmental consultant with United Radian International.
After a honeymoon trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the couple will live in Swansboro.
Andrea Paige Mercer &
Bruce Allen Riddle
Andrea Paige Mercer and Bruce Allen Riddle, both of Hope Mills, were married
at 5 p.m. on May 12, 2001, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamoine E. Mercer of Fayetteville. The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin N. Riddle of St. Pauls.
The bride wore a sleeveless A-line gown of iridescent satin designed and sewn by Betty Kinlaw of Perfit Fit of St. Pauls. The dress featured an organza long-sleeved bolero jacket which cascaded in the back to a detachable train. The jacket and train were trimmed in lace and hand-beaded sequins and pearls. Her bouquet was designed by Wade of Valentine’s Florist.
She was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Alison Johnson of Wilmington. The bridesmaid was Karen Dickey of Fayetteville. The program attendant and greeter was Amber Capiot.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Rick Kingswood of Cameron. The groomsman was Billy Johnson of Wilmington. The ushers were Tony Dickey and Jimmy Key, both of Fayetteville.
The wedding was directed by Rebecca Starling with consultant Barbara West. The wedding musicians were the Southview Woodwind Quintet directed by Jay Bolder.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at the Holiday Inn at I-95 immediately after the ceremony.
The bride is a personnel/safety assistant with Wal-Mart Transportation.
The bridegroom is a driver with the Wal-Mart fleet.
After a honeymoon trip to Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the couple will live in Hope Mills.
Alice Coleen Adkins &
Raymond Jowers Aldredge III
LAURINBURG — Alice Coleen Adkins and Raymond Jowers Aldredge III, both of Laurinburg, were married
at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2001, at the Flora MacDonald Gardens at St. Andrew’s College. The Rev. Beaver Greenway of Myrtle Beach, S.C., officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee Adkins of Raeford. The groom’s parents are Melissa Tindell of North Myrtle Beach and Raymond J. Aldredge Jr. of Tampa.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Mary Beth James of Raeford. The bridesmaids were Marijohn Norwood of Florence, S.C., Elizabeth Fettig of Morrisville, Felicia MacNaught of Fayetteville and Michelle Raines of Lumberton. The registers were Dee Adkins of Whispering Pines and Alex Norwood of McColl, S.C.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Norman Aldredge of Charleston, S.C. The groomsmen were Greg Apple of Dallas, Texas; Scott Herring of Meporia, Kan.; and David Stroud and Andy Wright, both of Morehead City.
The bride is a graduate of Hoke County High School in Raeford and East Carolina University in Greenville. The groom is a graduate of Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville and East Carolina University in Greenville. The bride and groom share a position with the Carteret County Schools in Morehead City as co-director of the bands at Croatan High and Broad Creek Middle schools.
After a honeymoon trip to Negril, Jamaica, the couple will live in Morehead City.
Erika Vandean Burley &
Edwin Jay Wilson
BOSTON — Erika Verdean Burley of Richmond, Va., and Edwin Jay Wilson of Boston were married
on June 23, 2001, at Marsh Chapel on the campus of Boston University. The Rev. Dr. Tina Saxon officiated.
The bride is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Terry J. Burley of Richmond, Va. The groom’s parents are Iona Wilson Frazier of Marion, S.C., and the late Rev. Edward Frazier.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Tresina Bennett of Walnut Creek, Calif. The bridesmaids were Dr. Andrea Denson-Means of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Dr. Sharon Holley of Charlotte, N.C.; and Dr. Donna Nguyen-Shabany of O’Fallon, Ill. The flower girls were Audrey Ferkel and Erin Hawkins. The ring bearer was Shawn Wilson. The town criers were Zachary Ferkel, Ernest Hawkins and Franklin Wilson Jr.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Franklin Wilson of Pleasantville, N.J. The groomsmen were Gregory Gattereau of Queens, N.Y.; William Petit of Chester, N.H.; and the groom’s brother, Norman Wilson of Columbia, S.C. The ushers were Kwabena Kyei-Aboagye of Boston and Chedric Waters of Newark, N.J.
The bride is a graduate of Boston University. She received a doctor of dental medicine degree from Southern Illinois University. She is in private practice with M.J. Noonan, DDS PA, in Fayetteville, N.C., .
The groom is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He received a master’s of social work degree from Boston University and a master’s of education administration from The Citadel. He is a pupil adjustment counselor for the Boston Public Schools.
After a honeymoon trip to Paris and the French Riviera, the couple will live in Fayetteville, N.C.
Jennifer Ashley Hutson &
Jason Anthony Williams
KAUAI, HAWAII — Jennifer Ashley Hutson and Jason Anthony Williams, both of Fayetteville, N.C., were married
at 4 p.m. on June 16, 2001, at Hanalei Bay Resort.
The bride is the daughter of Brenda P. Brown and Bobby C. Hutson, both of Fayetteville, N.C. She is the stepdaughter of Stephen D. Brown and Mailyn B. Hutson, both of Fayetteville. The groom’s mother is JacQueline L. Fisher of Stuart, Fla.
The bride received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, N.C. She is a registered nurse in the surgical intensive care unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, N.C.
The groom is a graduate of Methodist College in Fayetteville. He is an emergency room physician’s assistant at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, N.C.
After a honeymoon in Kauai, the couple will reside in Fayetteville, N.C.
Andria Kara Sessoms &
Adam Darrell Kokoszka
CARY — Andria Kara Sessoms and Adam Darrell Kokoszka, both of Durham, were married
at 11 a.m. on June 9, 2001, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Monsignor John Wall officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Kathy Sirianni of Sarasota, Fla., and David Sessoms of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kokoszka of Rutherford College.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Sherry Stewart of Knoxville, Tenn. The bridesmaids were Kerry Belote of Concord, Shirley Chong of Chapel Hill, Mildred Moya of Fayetteville, Vicky Eckenrode of Augusta, Ga., and Kelly Walker and Margaret Williams, both of Charlotte.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Lee Kokoszka of Tacoma, Wash. The groomsmen were J.P. Brown of Raleigh; David Cohen of Los Angeles, Calif.; Rance Kiger of Chapel Hill; Josh Lynch of Cincinatti, Ohio; Hunter McCrossin of Hoboken, N.J.; and Eric Sessoms of Fayetteville.
The bride is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a registered nurse at Duke University Medical Center.
The groom also is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a registered nurse with the University of North Carolina Hospitals.
After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple will live in Durham.
Noelle Monika Simon &
David Jennings McLaurin
RALEIGH — Noelle Monika Simon of Raleigh and David Jennings McLaurin of Fayetteville were married
at 2 p.m. on June 10, 2001, at The Episcopal Church of the Nativity. The Rev. Diane B. Corlett officiated.
The bride is the daughter of George and Virginia Simon of Raleigh. The groom’s parents are Michael and Judith McLaurin of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was Ashley Simons-Rudolph and the maid of honor was Carlie Sigel, both briends of the bride The bridesmaids were Jennifer Rhyne and Lauren Urben, cousins of the bride.
The ring bearer was Stephen Urben. The flower girl was Melisa McMath. Carrying the Crucifer was Grant Urben. The torchbearers were Kevin and Matthew Urben. All are cousins of the bride.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Melvin McLaurin. The groomsmen were Joe Fernald, Dr. John Fernald and Andrés Jokisch, all friends of the groom.
The bride is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She is a medical student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The groom also is a graduate of North Carolina State University. He received a master’s degree from Georgia Tech. He is an electronics engineer with Analog Devices Inc. in Raleigh.
After a honeymoon trip to Andros Island in the Bahamas, the couple will live in Chapel Hill.
Jennifer Lynn Arp &
Eric Kalani Gabriel
Jennifer Lynn Arp of Fayetteville and Eric Kalani Gabriel of Springfield, Va., will be married
at 3 p.m. on August 11, 2001, at Northwood Temple in Fayetteville. Miss Arp is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Arp of Fayetteville. Mr. Gabriel is the son of LTC and Mrs. Bernard Gabriel of Springfield, Va.
Earnestine "Tina" McPhaul &
Bruce Lethanal France
Earnestine “Tina” McPhaul and Bruce Lethanal France, both of Cary, will be married
at 11 a.m. on August 18, 2001, at Chapel Hill Progressive Baptist Church in Reidsville. Miss McPhaul is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde West and Ernest McPhaul, all of Fayette-ville. Mr. France is the son of Joe France of Winston-Salem, the late Brenda France and his guardian Vernelle France of Winston-Salem.
Nefertiti Seraphim Murray &
Michael Edward Penman
Nefertiti Seraphim Murray and Michael Edward Penman, both of Fayetteville, were married
on June 23, 2001, at the Murray family residence in Fayetteville. The Rev. Sundai Mtunda officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Murray Jr. of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Louise M. Penman of Louisville, Ky., and the late Roy L. Penman.
After a honeymoon trip to Carolina Beach, the couple will live in Fayetteville.
Sandra Lounette Elliott &
Freddie Bass
ERWIN — Sandra Lounette Elliott and Freddie Bass, both of Bunnlevel, were married
at 2 p.m. on July 14, 2001, at the Cape Fear Conference “A” Headquarters.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rogers Elliott of Bunnlevel. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Cornell Bass, also of Bunnlevel.
The couple plans to live in Bunnlevel.