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Jamie Ann Mathews &
Matthew Thomas Geiger
Jamie Ann Mathews of Fayetteville and Matthew Thomas Geiger of Cape Coral, Fla., were married
at 4 p.m. on June 16, 2001, at Northwood Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. John Hedgepeth officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Lydia Geiger of Cape Coral, Fla., and William Geiger of Miami, Fla.
The bride was escorted by her mother. The maid of honor was the bride’s cousin, Jennifer Starling of Fayetteville. The bridesmaids were Julie Arthur of Chillicothe, Ohio., and Christy Norris of Boone. The child attendants were Lauren McLamb and Alexandra Caudle, both of Dunn.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Sean Starling of Winston-Salem and John Starling of Asheville.
The bride is an honors graduate of Pine Forest Senior High School. She is a housewife.
The groom is a graduate of Cape Coral Senior High School in Florida. He is a jet engine specialist in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Misawa, Japan.
After a honeymoon to Charleston, S.C., the couple plans to live in Misawa, Japan.
Mr. & Mrs. Long
Johnny Paul and Shelria Katherine Baxley Long Jr. celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary August 24 to 31, 2001, at a Myrtle Beach, S.C., resort. Mr. and Mrs. Long were married
on August 30, 1956, at the Person Street Pentecostal Holiness Church in Fayetteville. They have three children, Shelria Gayle O’brien of Manhatten, Kan.; Johnny Michael Long of Charlotte; and Katherine Darlene Traver of Cary. The couple has four grandchildren.
Amy Teresa Dewey &
Sean Michael McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Les Dewey of Lucedale, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Teresa Dewey of Fayetteville, to Sean Michael McCormick of Fayetteville, son of Kristen McCormick of Franklin, Va., and Michael McCormick of Alexandria, Va. Mr. McCormick also is the stepson of Adriene Frasier-Darling of Alexandria, Va.
The couple plans to marry at 4 p.m. on September 22, 2001, at the Main Post Chapel on Fort Bragg with Chaplain Tyson Wood officiating.
The couple plans to live on Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.
Lori Monique Gallion &
Jake Claiborne Hewitt
Debi Frankum of Dothan, Ala., announces the engagement of her daughter, Lori Monique Gallion of Dothan, to Jake Claiborne Hewitt of Dothan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hewitt of Chesterfield, Va. The bridegroom-elect is formerly from Fayetteville.
The couple plans to marry at 5 p.m. on September 15, 2001, at First United Methodist Church in Dothan, Ala.
Melissa Marie McGovern &
Jerry Daniel Taylor
Melissa Marie McGovern of Williamsburg, Va., and Jerry Daniel Taylor of Fayetteville will be married
at 2:30 p.m. on December 30, 2001, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Fayetteville.
Miss McGovern is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Najera of Williamsburg, Va. Mr. Taylor is the son of Brenda Anne Taylor of Fayetteville and the late Jerry Taylor.
The couple plans to live in Greensboro.
Karen Renee Meisenback &
Alan Edward Booth
Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Meisenbach of Burlington announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Renee Meisenbach of Raleigh, to Alan Edward Booth of Raleigh, son of Patricia Roberts of Abingdon, Va., and Dr. Frederick Allen Booth of Fayetteville. Mr. Booth is the stepson of Brenda Booth of Fayetteville and Sam Woolwine of Abingdon, Va.
The couple plans to marry at noon on September 15, 2001, in the gardens at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro with the Rev. Dr. David Greene officiating.
The couple plans to live in Raleigh.
Rachelle Odette McCormick &
Juan Jermaine Flowers
Rachelle Odette McCormick of Montgomery, Ala., and Juan Jermaine Flowers of Charlotte were married
at 1 p.m. on July 21, 2001, at JFK Memorial Chapel on Fort Bragg with Elder Kirby Haire officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert McCormick of Fayetteville. She is the granddaughter of Ethelyn McCormick of Fayetteville.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Flowers of Fayetteville. The bridegroom is the grandson of Gladys Nesbitt of Savannah, Ga.
The bride wore a white matte satin gown which featured a bodice of re-embroidered lace accented with pearls. The gown was provided by A Touch of Class Boutique of Wetumpka, Ala.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Sherri McCormick of Charlotte. The bridesmaids were Shakia Barnes of Fort Washington, Md.; Maria Barnes and Njeri LeGrand, both of Greensboro; Tara Hedgepeth of Charlotte; Jermietta Howard of Nashville, Tenn.; TeAnglia Moore of San Antonio, Texas, and Patrice Morrison of Prattville, Ala. The flower girl was Alicia Davidson of Chester, Va. The ring bearer was Kenyon Richardson of Midway, Ga.
The best man was the groom’s friend, Marion Robinson of Charlotte. The groomsmen were Marvin Caldwell of Gaithersburg, Md.; Christopher Moore, Dennis Winston and Peter Holman Jr., all of Charlotte; Roy English Jr. of Matthews; Aaron Cheeks of Acworth, Ga.; and Kendall McLean of Fayetteville. The ushers were Marcus Flowers and Jeffrey McCormick, both of Fayetteville, and Christopher Davidson of Chester, Va.
The wedding was directed by Renée Elder of Charlesway Bridal. The wedding musicians were Monica Davis, Shelton Harvey and Michael King.
A reception, hosted by Diedre Presley and Alexandria Watson, was held at the Fort Bragg Officer’s Club after the ceremony.
The bride is a graduate Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her master’s degree in health services management from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. She is a captain in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Seventy-First High School in Fayetteville. He received his bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte. He is a technical support engineer lead and certified trainer with Microsoft Corp. in Charlotte.
After a honeymoon cruise to the southern Caribbean, the couple will live in Charlotte.
Virginia Mason Hess &
James Ronald Hixon
Virginia Mason Hess of Fayetteville and James Ronald Hixon of Asheville were married
at 11 a.m. on July 14, 2001, at Johnson’s Wedding Chapel in Stedman. The Rev. B.F. Thomas officiated.
The bride is the daughter of the late Arthur Mason Sr. and Jewell Mason. The groom’s parents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis of Asheville.
The bride was escorted by her son, Lee Nelson of Fayetteville. The maid of honor was the bride’s daughter, Theresa Davis of Alaska.
The best man was the groom’s son, Michael Waldrop of Concord. The groomsmen were James Hixon Jr. of Mooresville and Steve Willis of Gastonia.
The bride is a graduate of Fayetteville High School and is retired from Cumberland County.
The groom is a graduate of Lee Edwards High School in Asheville. He received his bachelor’s degree in the Bible from Great Commission Bible school in Bowling Green, Ken. He is a robotics programmer with GKN Inc. in Sanford.
After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple will live in Fayetteville.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Fodie L. and Kenneth Smith of Hope Mills celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on September 2, 2001, with a celebration for family and friends in the couple’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were married
on September 4, 1971. They have seven children, Sigma Smith, Marisa Smith, Omara Smith, Sarah Smith, Kwame Smith, Ariyanna Smith and Kiera Smith. They also have two grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs. Grimes
Madeline H. and Brooks R. Grimes Sr. of Fayetteville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes were married
on September 9, 1951, in Dillon, S.C. They have three children, Brooks R. Grimes Jr. and Harold S. Grimes, both of Fayetteville, and Carson W. Grimes of Wilmington.
Michele Marie Cardinali &
John Weldon O'Tuel III
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac O’Tuel of Raeford announce the engagement of Michele Marie Cardinali of Raleigh to their son, John Weldon O’Tuel III of Raleigh. Miss Cardinali is the daughter of Virginia Green of Clinton, Mass., and Donald Cardinali of Sterling, Mass.
The couple plans to marry at 2 p.m. on November 10, 2001, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Raleigh with Father Jerry Sherba officiating.
The couple plans to live in the Triangle area.
Tracie Amanda Childers &
James Bryant Perkins
Tracie Amanda Childers of Little River, S.C., and James Bryant Perkins of Boxboro, Mass., plan to marry at 6 p.m. on September 22, 2001, at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Ms. Childers is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Hedden of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chastain of Williamston, S.C. Mr. Perkins is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Perkins of Fayetteville.
The couple plans to live in Boxboro, Mass.
Elisabeth W. Gambill &
Gene J. Niksich
Cecelia M. Gambill of Fayetteville announces the engagement of her daughter, Elisabeth W. Gambill of Atlanta, to Gene J. Niksich of Atlanta, son of Kate Niksich of Chicago. Miss Gambill also is the daughter of the late Luther Gambill. Mr. Niksich also is the son of the late Mike Niksich.
The couple plans to marry at 1 p.m. on January 25, 2002, at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, with Judge Gary Johnson officiating.
The couple plans to live in Atlanta.
