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Erin Patricia Johnson &
Brian Alan Gross
Eileen Moosmann Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, both of Fayetteville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Patricia Johnson of Charlotte, to Brian Alan Gross of Charlotte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gross of Sparta, N.J.
The couple plans to marry at 6 p.m. on May 25, 2002, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Ben West officiating.
The couple plans to live in Charlotte.
Cherith Lynne Page &
David Andrew Calger
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Page of Lumberton announce the engagement of their daughter, Cherith Lynne Page of Lumberton, to David Andrew Calger of Gray, Tenn., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Howard of Gray, Tenn.
The couple plans to marry at 2 p.m. on May 10, 2002, at Carson Memorial Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Pastor Wayne Kirk and Pastor Gene Lasley will officiate.
The couple plans to live in Shelby.
Rebecca Lee Taylor &
Joshua Dean Lankford
LUMBERTON — Rebecca Lee Taylor of Chapel Hill and Joshua Dean Lankford of Shelby, were married
at 3 p.m. on April 27, 2002, at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Russell Cherry officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Taylor of Lumberton. She is the granddaughter the late Mr. and Mrs. Glen Allen of Tar Heel and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Taylor of Dublin.
The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lankford of Shelby. He is the grandson of Reba Lankford of Shelby, the late Morris Lankford, Hugh Lowery of Shelby and the late Thelma Lowery.
The bride wore a white French satin gown which was overlayed with a silk mesh, adorned with embroidered flowers. The bodice was accented with a round neckline and long fluted sleeves to complement the natural waistline. The skirt flowed into a full A-line skirt, complete with semicathedral train. She wore a cathedral-length veil and carried a hand-tied bouquet of white roses and white and pink tulips with white-satin wrapped stems.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Noel Taylor Willcutt of Pegram, Tenn. The bridesmaids were Erica Meekins Johnson of Lumberton, Lori Speight Meador of Durham, and Maria Lynn Ray and Erin Melissa Mintmier, both of Chapel Hill. The junior bridesmaid was Emma Ashleigh Willcutt of Pegram, Tenn.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Matthew Harrison Hines and Rodney Lee Ledford, both of Chapel Hill; Joey Carter Bouchard of Charleston, S.C.; and Christopher Lee Lankford of Charlotte. The junior groomsman was Cameron Scott Willcutt of Pegram, Tenn.
The wedding was directed by Billy Davis. The wedding musicians were vocalist Lisa Rust, organist Zollene Reissner and harpist Laurie Muirhead.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents was held in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
The bride is a graduate of Lumberton Senior High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a marketing coordinator with Eli Research in Research Triangle Park.
The bridegroom a graduate of Crest High School in Shelby. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a category development manager with Acosta in Charlotte.
After a honeymoon trip to the Mayan Riviera, the couple plans to live in Charlotte.
Jonna Carrie Britt &
Timothy Jason Clark
Jonna Carrie Britt of Fayetteville and Timothy Jason Clark of Leland were married
at 5 p.m. on April 27, 2002, at Salem United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Jay Winston officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Britt Jr. of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Pamela Walker Hewett of Ocean Isle Beach and A. Greg Clark of Leland. He is the stepson of James R. Hewett of Ocean Isle Beach.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maids of honor were the bride’s friends, Courtney Jessup of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Tiffany McDaniel of Raleigh. The bridesmaids were Chrissy Hewett of Wilmington, Stacey Hewett of Chapel Hill and Adrienne Marchello of Raleigh. The junior attendant was Aaron Smith of Fayetteville. The flower girls were Jesse Smith of Fayetteville and Morgan Phillips of Wilmington. The ring bearer was Seth Smith of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Dennis Clark of Greenville. The groomsmen were Joshua Britt and Jonas Britt, both of Chapel Hill, and Jeff Clark and Greg Hollis, both of Leland.
The bride is a graduate of Fayetteville Academy. She received her bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biochemistry from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She is a chemical technician with Oxford Lab in Wilmington.
The groom is a graduate of North Brunswick High School in Leland. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He is a civil engineer with Houston and Associates in Shallote.
After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica and St. Lucia, the couple will live in Leland.
Elizabeth Jean Hayes &
Todd Joseph Poremba
Elizabeth Jean Hayes of Fayetteville and Todd Joseph Poremba of Fuquay-Varina were married
at 6 p.m. on December 22, 2001, at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Chris Aydlett officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hayes Jr. of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Jeanie Eakin of Alexandria, Va., and Jay Poremba of Naples, Fla.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s friend, Kelly Steele of Charlotte. The matron of honor was Andrea Vanhoy of Hamptonville. The bridesmaid was Kristen Cordier of Altus, Okla. The flower girl was Molly Westbrook of Fayetteville. The ring bearer was Bryce Poremba of Chapel Hill.
The best man was Steve Walker of Boone. The groomsmen were Wade Hayes III of Sacramento, Calif., and Michael Houdak of Fayetteville.
The bride received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Appalachian State University in Boone. She is currently pursuing her juris doctorate degree at Campbell University in Buies Creek.
The groom received his bachelor’s degree in business banking and finance at Appalachian State University in Boone. He is a self-employed contractor with Todd Poremba Home Improvement.
After a seven-day Southern Caribbean cruise, the couple settled in Fuquay-Varina.
Tiffany Anne Hodges &
David Andrew Parker
Tiffany Anne Hodges and David Andrew Parker, both of Atlanta, were married
at 6 p.m. on April 27, 2002, at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The Rev. Dr. James C. Cammack officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Latham Pate Hodges of Fayetteville. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Van Parker of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Heather Gooding of Chesapeake, Va. The bridesmaids were Julie High, Courtney Edgerton, Vicki Wood and Ashlee Dixon, all of Raleigh; Darlene Gooch of Butner; Susan Fry of Hickory; and Donna Parker of Fayetteville. The flower girl was Madeline Day of Atlanta. The ring bearer was Jackson Parker of Fayetteville.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Chuck Parker of Fayetteville; Jeff Felshaw of Atlanta; Chris Carringer of Toccoa, Ga.; Kevin Ritt of Charlotte; Buck Weller of Garner; Brenton Ray of Winston-Salem; and Alvaro Hernandez of Miami, Fla.
The bride is a graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s and her master’s degrees from East Carolina University in Greenville. She is a speech-language pathologist with Decatur Hospital in Decatur, Ga.
The groom is a graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville. He received his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He is an accountant with the Georgia Department of Audit in Atlanta.
After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii, the couple plans to live in Atlanta.
Kimberly D. Howell &
Michael V. Herring
Kimberly D. Howell and Michael V. Herring, both of Fayetteville, were married
at 10:30 a.m. on April 6, 2002, on the Jungle Princess Riverboat docked in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Rev. Dr. Everette Beaver officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Howell of Jefferson, S.C. The groom’s parents are Ellen Herring and Billy Herring, both of Fayetteville.
The bride was escorted by her father.
The bride is a graduate of Pine Forest High School in Fayetteville. She received her bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University. She is a teacher with the Harnett County Schools.
The groom is a graduate of Southview High School in Hope Mills. He is self-employed.
After a honeymoon trip to the Outer Banks, the couple settled in Fayetteville.
Erin Brooke Huggins &
Michael Scott Stearns
ORLANDO, Fla. — Erin Brooke Huggins and Michael Scott Stearns, both of Orlando, were married
at 4 p.m. on February 2, 2002, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Roger Hamilton officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Anthony Huggins of Orlando. The groom’s parents are Ronald R. Stearns of Orlando and Mr. and Mrs. LeVerne C. Platt of Altamonte Springs.
The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Paige Huggins of Orlando. The bridesmaids were Christina Kennedy and Angela Willis, both of Winter Park; Jennifer Watts of Shaker Heights, Ohio; and Ashley Willis of Augusta, Ga. The flower girls were Rachel MacKenzie and Melissa Huggins, both of Orlando. The ring bearer was Colin Riley of Orlando.
The best man was the groom’s father, Ronald R. Stearns. The groomsmen were Stewart Essey of Wilmington, N.C.; Aman Aneja and Jay Lambert, both of Maitland; Jason Donley of Sanford; and Peter Carapelo of Los Angeles, Calif.
The bride attended Florida State University. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the Medical College of the Georgia School of Nursing. She is a radiology nurse at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando.
The groom received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida School of Engineering in Gainesville. He is a civil engineer and project manager with Bowyer-Singleton & Associates in Orlando.
After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica the couple settled in Orlando.
Ashley Elizabeth Lawson &
Christopher Paul Desmarais
CARY — Ashley Elizabeth Lawson of Raleigh and Christopher Paul Desmarais of Fayetteville were married
at 6 p.m. on April 27, 2002, at First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Woodrow Wells officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Lawson of White Lake. The groom’s parents are Elizabeth Desmarais of Contoocook, N.H., and Dennis Desmarais of Manchester, N.H.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Kelli Hawkins of Kailua, Hawaii.
The best man was the groom’s brother, Mike Desmarais of Contoocook, N.H.
The bride is a graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone. She is a teacher with the Wake County Schools.
The groom is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. He is a product engineer with Arvin Mevitor in Fayetteville.
After a honeymoon trip to Jamaica, the couple will live in Clayton.
Ruth Ann Montgomery &
Michael Wayne Parker
CLINTON — Ruth Ann Montgomery and Michael Wayne Parker, both of Clinton, were married
at 4 p.m. on April 27, 2002, at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Michael Glenn Cogdill officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Lynn Montgomery Sr. of Clinton. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Michael Parker of Clinton.
The bride was escorted by her father. The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Margo Bowker of Clinton. The maid of honor was the bride’s cousin, Lori Ward of Denton. The bridesmaids were Asheton Montgomery of Charlotte, Rebecca Montgomery of Lexington, Erica Renfrow of Raleigh, Tonya Parker of Clinton and Wanda Tew of Stedman. The junior bridesmaid was Victoria Montgomery of Lexington. The flower girls were Brittany Montgomery, Caroline Montgomery and Cassidy Montgomery, all of Lexington. The ring bearer was Adam Bowker of Clinton.
The best man was the groom’s father. The groomsmen were Robbie Montgomery and Ellery Bowker, both of Clinton; Ronald Montgomery Jr. of Lexington; James Honeycutt of Roseboro; Floyd Starling of Autryville; and Cliff Tew of Stedman.
The bride is a graduate of Clinton High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in science education from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She is a teacher at Clinton High School.
The groom is a graduate of Lakewood High School in Salemburg. He is currently attending Sampson County Community College. He is employed with Premium Standard Farms in Clinton.
After a honeymoon trip to New Orleans and the Caribbean islands, the couple will live in Clinton.
Stephanie Dawn Mosier &
Lonnie Merle Wiggins
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Stephanie Dawn Mosier and Lonnie Merle Wiggins, both of Florence, S.C., were married
at 4 p.m. on April 7, 2002, at The Little White Wedding Chapel.
The bride is the daughter of Diane and John Terry of Siler City, N.C., and Ann and Steve Mosier of Fayetteville, N.C. The groom’s parents are Minister Ronald Wiggins of Florence, S.C., and the late Myrtle Lee Wiggins.
The bride is a graduate of North Myrtle Beach High School and the Carolina College of Cosmetology. She is a cosmetologist with London Waves in Florence, S.C.
The groom is a graduate of West Florence High School and the Florence-Darlington Technical School. He is a sales estimator with Vulcraft of Florence, S.C.
After a honeymoon trip in Las Vegas, the couple settled in Owings Mills, Md.
