Posted 02/20/2005
Sherry Ellis weds Greg Nester
ADA — Sherry Ellis, Pittsburg, Texas, and Greg Nester, Ada, were united in marriage Dec. 31, 2004, at The Prayer Tower, Pittsburg, Texas. The Rev. Keith Blankenship of Emanuel Baptist Church, Pittsburg, officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Buddy and Dean Westbrook, Pittsburg. She is employed as manager of Seaton Construction, Cookville, Texas.
The bridegroom is the son of Bobby Nester, Ada, and the late Janet Nester; He is the grandson of Jean Studdard, Colorado Springs, Colo. He is employed at H&R Machine Fabrication, Naples, Texas, as a machinist.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents.
Serving as matron of honor was Dean Westbrook, mother of the bride.
Bobby Nester, father of the bridegroom, was best man.
The ceremony was opened with a prayer by Roger Peek, Pittsburg.
Following the ceremony, the couple is at home in Omaha, Texas.
Kelsey Moore, Roger Spiekerman marry
OMAHA, Neb. — Kelsey Moore and Roger Spiekerman, both of Omaha, were united in marriage Feb. 1, 2005, at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The marriage took place in a private, sunset ceremony beachside.
The bride is the daughter of Clayton Moore, Omaha, and Linda Moore, Council Bluffs, Ind.
The bridegroom is the son of Karen Spiekerman, Tupelo, Okla., and the late Donald Spiekerman.
A reception was held at Omaha. Following the wedding trip at Cabo San Lucas, the couple is at home in Omaha.
Posted 02/13/2005
Chris Berry and Melanie Coleman to wed
ADA — Chris Berry and Melanie Coleman would like to announce their engagement to be wed March 11, 2005.
Posted 02/06/2005
Burkhart, Pike to wed April 2, 2005
ADA — Dena Burkhart, Ada, and Josh Pike, Chickasha, will exchange wedding vows April 2, 2005, at Southern Oaks Church of Christ, 3320 S. 16th, Chickasha. Steve Parker will officiate the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Barry and Vickie Burkhart, Ada, and the granddaughter of David and Patsy Bryan, and J.R. and Betty Burkhart, all of Stratford. A 2000 graduate of Chickasha High School, she is attending East Central University where she will obtain a bachelor’s degree in English in May.
The future bridegroom is the son of Hal and Rhonda Pike, Chickasha, and the grandson of Rheta Pike, Chickasha, the late Gene Pike, and Garvin and Elaine McCurley, Miami. A 2002 graduate of Chickasha High School, he completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a finance concentration in December 2004 from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha. He is employed as an insurance agent at Mosley Agency, Chickasha.
Byrom, Gustin to marry March 15 at Las Vegas
GATESVILLE, Texas — David and Brenda Byrom of Gatesville, Texas, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kendra Brianne Byrom of Killeen to Michael "Sean" Gustin of Killeen, son of Michael H. (formerly of Wewoka) and Cindy Gustin of Round Rock, Texas.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mildred McIver of Gatesville, Texas, Virginia Buth of Waco, Texas, the late Ray Byrom, the late Pete McIver, the late Viola Buth of Gatesville, and the late Raymond Buth of Waco. She is a graduate of Gatesville High School and Texas A&M University. She is employed with Killeen Independent School District at Nolan Middle School.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mary E. Buehring and the late Walter J. Buehring of Sugar Land, Texas, Gene E. Gustin, formerly of Wewoka, and the late Lou Ila Poteet, formerly of Ada. He is a graduate of Whitney High School (Texas) and UTI in Houston. He is employed with Diamond Offshore of Houston.
The couple will be married on March 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A wedding reception will be held on April 16 in Salado, Texas. They will reside in Killeen, Texas.
Yazel, Janda to wed April 9, 2005
ADA — Mark and Brenda Yazel announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Marie Yazel to Justin Ray Janda, son of Terry and Ann Janda. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Ardella Welch and the late A.R. Welch, Duke, Dick and Dewey Parker, Hollister, Mo., and the late Bob Waide.
Yazel is a 2001 graduate of South Barber High School, Kiowa, Kan., and a 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in finance and a minor in accounting.
Janda is the grandson of Abbie Harrington, Allen, the late W.B. Harrington, the late Geraldene Janda, and Kenneth and Lou Janda, Allen.
Janda is a 1997 graduate of Allen High School and a 2002 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in agricultural education. He is employed with Estes Chemical, Tulsa.
The wedding is planned for April 9, 2005, at Stillwater.
Jameson, Baird to unite in marriage
PORTLAND, Ore. — Leah M. Jameson and Bryan J. Baird, both of Portland, will exchange wedding vows June 25, 2005, at Portland.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Cindy and Greg Seymour, Snoqualmie, Wash., and the granddaughter of June Looney, Ada, Okla., Nedd and Virginia Looney, both deceased, and Paul Jameson, Seattle, Wash.
A graduate of Forest Ridge High School, Bellevue, Wash., Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Penn., and Seattle University, Seattle, Wash., she is employed as a special education teacher at Hillsboro, Ore.
The bridegroom is the son of Hugh and Gretchen Baird, Binghamton, N.Y. A graduate of Chenango Valley High School, Binghamton, and Duquesne University, he is employed as a global products manager for DHL in Portland.
Villines, Robertson to wed in May
Shayla Robertson, Seminole, and Justin Villines, Wolf, will exchange wedding vows May 21, 2005, at the Bowlegs First Assembly of God. The Rev. Roy H. Robertson, Jr. will officiate the 1 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ronnie and Cindy Robertson, Seminole. A graduate of Seminole High School, she will graduate from East Central University in May, 2005.
The future bridegroom is the son of Bob and Sadie Villines, Wolf. A graduate of Konawa High School and the University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, he is special projects coordinator for the Chickasaw Foundation, Ada.
Posted 01/30/2005
Jameson, Baird to wed
PORTLAND, Ore. — Leah M. Jameson and Bryan J. Baird, both of Portland, will exchange wedding vows June 25, 2005, at Portland.
The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Cindy and Greg Seymour, Snoqualmie, Wash., June Looney, Ada, Okla., Nedd and Virginia Looney, both deceased, and Paul Jameson, Seattle, Wash.
A graduate of Forest Ridge High School, Bellevue, Wash., Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Penn., and Seattle University, Seattle, Wash., she is employed as a special education teacher at Hillsboro, Ore.
The bridegroom is the son of Hugh and Gretchen Baird, Binghamton, N.Y. A graduate of Chenango Valley High School, Binghamton, and Duquesne University, he is employed as a global products manager for 6. in Portland.
Massie, Brady to marry
STONEWALL — Michelle Massie, Bray, and Josh Brady, Stonewall, will unite in marriage March 12, 2005, at Union Valley Baptist Church. Randall Christy will officiate the 3 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Twila Massie, Bray, and Larry Massie, Noble, and the granddaughter of Hugh and Sue Massie, Noble, Marian Tumelson, Duncan, and Joe and Janice Tumelson. She is a 1999 graduate of Bray-Doyle High School, a 2001 graduate of Murray State College, and a 2004 graduate of East Central University.
The bridegroom is the son of Dustin and JoEdda Brady, Stonewall, and the grandson of R.V. and Sharon Brady, Stonewall, and Charles and Eddie Dupree, Ada. A 2001 graduate of Stonewall High School, he is attending East Central University and will graduate in May.
Posted 01/23/2005
Figueroa, McNutt marry November 6
WICHITA, Kan. — Karla Figueroa and Derrick McNutt, both of Dallas, Texas, were united in marriage Nov. 6, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wichita. Father Ivan Dawson officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Julian and Jeanie Figueroa, Wichita.
The bridegroom is the son of Jack and Sue McNutt, and the grandson of David and Nadine Fry, and Edith McNutt, all of Ada, Okla.
Justin McNutt, Ada, served as best man. Groomsmen were Robert Ingram, and Dustin Smith, Ada, Blue Spikes, Ohio, and John Hessy, Kansas.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, was held at Royal Magnolia, Wichita.
Fremont and Wallace to wed April 30
ADA — Courtney Fremont, Stillwater, and Trent Wallace, Ada, will exchange wedding vows April 30, 2005, at First United Methodist Church, Stillwater. The Rev. Stan Warfield will officiate the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jill Hawkins and Chris Fremont, both of Stillwater, and the granddaughter of Darryl and Pat Hawkins, Edmond, Irene Fremont, Louisville, Colo., and the late George Fremont. A 2001 graduate of Stillwater High School, she is attending Oklahoma State University where she will obtain her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in May. She is a first grade student teacher at Cushing, and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
The future bridegroom is the son of Jack and Debby Wallace, Ada, and the grandson of Jean Lee, Tulsa, the late George Lee, Etta Jane Wallace, Arkansas City, Kan., and the late Dale Wallace. A 2000 graduate of Ada High School, he holds a bachelor of science degree in physiology from Oklahoma State University where he is an alumni of Sigma Nu fraternity and Alpha Epilson Delta pre-med honor society. He is a first-year medical student at California School of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, Calif.
Posted 01/16/2005
Fremont and Wallace to wed April 30
ADA — Courtney Fremont, Stillwater, and Trent Wallace, Ada, will exchange wedding vows April 30, 2005, at Stillwater First United Methodist Church, Stillwater. The Rev. Stan Warfield will officiate the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Jill Hawkins and Christ Fremont, both of Stillwater, and the granddaughter of Darryl and Pat Hawkins, Edmond, Irene Fremont, Louisville, Colo., and the late George Fremont. A 2001 graduate of Stillwater High School, she is currently attending Oklahoma State University, where she will obtain her bachelors degree in elementary education in May. She is currently a first grade teacher in Cushing.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Jack and Debby Wallace, Ada, and the grandson of Jean Lee, Tulsa, the late George Lee, Etta Jane Wallace, Arkansas City, Kan., and the late Dale Wallace. A 2000 graduate of Ada High School, he holds a bachelor of science degree in physiology from Oklahoma State University and is currently a first-year medical student at California School of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, Calif.
Posted 01/09/2005
Sheridan, Loyd wed Nov. 26
LEAGUE CITY, Texas — Ivy Sheridan and Timothy Loyd, both of League City, were united in marriage Nov. 26, 2004, at their home in League City. Edgar Tannar officiated the 7 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Suzanne Clark, Arlington, Wash.
The bridegroom is the son of Linda Loyd, Ada, Okla., and the late Cyril Loyd.
The bride is a graduate of the University of Houston Law School, holding a doctorate of jurisprudence, and is a partner with the law firm Mace, Jacobs, and Sheridan.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Tupelo High School and attended East Central University. He holds a Master Peace Officer License with the state of Texas. He has been employed with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Houston, Texas, as a deputy sheriff for the last 15 years and is currently assigned to IPC and the Marine Division dive team/sonar unit as an investigator. He has a daughter, Stephannie Celeste Loyd, of Houston.
Following a wedding trip to Belize, the couple will reside in League City.
Posted 01/02/2005
Bowman, Holder to wed
BRANDON, Miss. — Amanda Lynn Bowman and Bryan Allen Holder, both of Brandon, will exchange wedding vows Feb. 14, 2005, at Las Vegas, Nev.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Daniel and Vickey Bowman, Brandon, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Newton, Ada, Okla., Euna Bowman, Pelahatchie, Miss., and the late Johnny Bowman. A 1999 graduate of Northwest Rankin High School, she is currently pursuing a MBA from Belhaven College.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Lela Holder and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Holder, all of Brandon. A Forest Hill High School graduate, he has a bachelor of arts degree from Mississippi State University and is a mortgage loan counselor for Trustmark Bank.
