Posted 8/22/2004
Leah Clark, Frederick Moss wed June 26
ADA — Leah Angela Clark, Ada, and Frederick Leon Moss, Crandall, Texas, were united in marriage June 26, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Ada. The Rev. Charles R. Hill officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Rufus and Aniceta Clark, Ada.
The bridegroom is the son of Odessa Moore, Crandall, Texas, and Mitch Gause, Forney, Texas.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Serving as matron of honor was Crystal Hall, and serving as maid of honor was Shannon Berryman. Bridesmaids were Tisha Williams, Shermeker Sanders and Shaun Bunch. Junior bridesmaids were Starla Lane and Christine Grayson, cousin of the bride.
Tracy Hart served as best man. Groomsmen were Damon Broiles, Kevin Cooper, Dean Moss, Larnell Morgan, Demetrius Williams and Corey Ivy.
Other attendants included flowergirls Anna Lin and Clark Yvone Sykes, and ringbearer Christian Cooper.
A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents was held at Polo’s.
A brunch hosted by the bride’s cousin was held at the bride’s parents home and a reception, hosted by the bride’s parents was held at the East Central University ballroom.
Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple has made their home in Forth Worth, Texas.
Whitney Ballard, Matthew Gayler unite
TISHOMINGO — Whitney Ballard, Foster, and Matthew Gayler, Roff, were united in marriage June 19, 2004, at the First Assembly of God, Tishomingo. Scott Barnes officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Wilroy and Sissie Keck, Foster, and Barry and LaDonna Ballard, Harrah, and the granddaughter of Ruby Clifton, Roff, Wilma Keck, Elmore City, Jay and June Johnson, Long Grove, and Barbra and James Manning, Latta.
The bridegroom is the son of John and Page Gayler, Roff, and the grandson of Pete and Clorene Bidegain, Sonoita, Ariz., and the late Manerd and Alice Gayler.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Serving as Matron of honor was Brandy Cardinalle, Tishomingo. Bridesmaid was Elaine Burton, Bray.
Manerd Gayler, brother of the bridegroom, Roff, served as best man. Groomsman was John Eric Denson, Wapanucka.
Other attendants included ushers and candlelighters Lance McFarland, Fittstown, and Ladd Sullins, Seminole; flowergirls Nora Gayler, niece of the bridegroom, Roff, and Madison Barnes, Tishomingo; and ringbearer Harper Gayler, nephew of the bridegroom, Roff.
A reception, hosted by the couple’s parents, was held at the First Assembly of God Church. Reception assistants were Teri McFarland and Sandy McFarland, both of Fittstown, Evelyn Burton, Farah Dorman and Gail Burton, all of Bray, and Heather Caraway, Sulphur.
Following a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple has made their home in Tishomingo.
Ashlee Platt, David Holloway marry
ADA — Ashlee Nicole Platt and David Michael Holloway, both of Ada, were united in marriage July 24, 2004, at Southwest Church of Christ, Ada. Butch Platt officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Butch and Denise Platt, Ada, and the granddaughter of Patsy Hill, Ada, Bill Hill, Edmond, and Herman and Mary Etta Platt, Broken Arrow, and the great-granddaughter of Bonnie Page, Ada.
The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Debbie Holloway, Ada, and the grandson of Charles and Emma Dean Eickharst, Richland, Mo., and Barbara Holloway, Ada.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents.
Serving as maid of honor was Breanna Hill, cousin of the bride, Ada. Bridesmaids were Heather O’neal, sister of the bride, Cassie Yott, and Haley Eppler, all of Ada, and Jennifer Platt, sister of the bride, Shreveport, La.
Marcus Holloway, brother of the bridegroom, Ada, served as best man. Groomsmen were Trey Rhynes, Shawnee, Eric Holloway, T.J. Leddy and Johny Barney, all of Ada.
Other attendants included ushers Tyler Jackson, Reed Becker and Russell Linton, all of Ada; flowergirl, Harley O’neal, niece of the bride; and ringbearers Justice and Tristen O’neal, nephews of the bride.
A reception, hosted by the bride’s family, was held at the Southwest Church of Christ.
Following a wedding trip to Runaway Bay, Jamaica, the couple has made their home in Ada.
Jarrett, Grasser to wed
ADA — Kendra Jarrett and Benjamin Grasser, both of Ada, will exchanged wedding vows Oct. 2, 2004, at the Wintersmith Park Amphitheater. Beau Hague will officiate the 4 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Marilyn and Floyd Jarrett, Ada. A graduate of Byng High School, she is currently a student at East Central University and is currently employed at Valley View Regional Hospital.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Gary and Cathy Grasser, Castle Rock, Wash. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University.
Posted 8/16/2004
Platt, Holloway marry
ADA — Ashlee Nicole Platt and David Michael Holloway, both of Ada, were united in marriage July 24, 2004, at Southwest Church of Christ, Ada. Butch Platt officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Butch and Denise Platt, Ada, and the granddaughter of Patsy Hill, Ada, Bill Hill, Edmond, and Herman and Mary Etta Platt, Broken Arrow, and the great-granddaughter of Bonnie Page, Ada.
The bridegroom is the son of Michael and Debbie Holloway, Ada, and the grandson of Charles and Emma Dean Eickharst, Richland, Mo., and Barbara Holloway, Ada.
The bride was given in marriage by her parents.
Serving as maid of honor was Breanna Hill, cousin of the bride, Ada. Bridesmaids were Heather O'neal, sister of the bride, Cassie Yott, and Haley Eppler, all of Ada, and Jennifer Platt, sister of the bride, Shreveport, La.
Marcus Holloway, brother of the bridegroom, Ada, served as best man. Groomsmen were Trey Rhynes, Shawnee, Eric Holloway, T.J. Leddy and Johny Barney, all of Ada.
Other attendants included ushers Tyler Jackson, Reed Becker and Russell Linton, all of Ada; flowergirl, Harley O'neal, niece of the bride; and ringbearers Justice and Tristen O'neal, nephews of the bride.
A reception, hosted by the bride's family, was held at the Southwest Church of Christ.
Following a wedding trip to Runaway Bay, Jamaica, the couple has made their home in Ada.
Ballard, Gayler unite
TISHOMINGO — Whitney Ballard, Foster, and Matthew Gayler, Roff, were united in marriage June 19, 2004, at the First Assembly of God, Tishomingo. Scott Barnes officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Wilroy and Sissie Keck, Foster, and Barry and LaDonna Ballard, Harrah, and the granddaughter of Ruby Clifton, Roff, Wilma Keck, Elmore City, Jay and June Johnson, Long Grove, and Barbra and James Manning, Latta.
The bridegroom is the son of John and Page Gayler, Roff, and the grandson of Pete and Clorene Bidegain, Sonoita, Ariz., and the late Manerd and Alice Gayler.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Serving as Matron of honor was Brandy Cardinalle, Tishomingo. Bridesmaid was Elaine Burton, Bray.
Manerd Gayler, brother of the bridegroom, Roff, served as best man. Groomsman was John Eric Denson, Wapanucka.
Other attendants included ushers and candlelighters Lance McFarland, Fittstown, and Ladd Sullins, Seminole; flowergirls Nora Gayler, niece of the bridegroom, Roff, and Madison Barnes, Tishomingo; and ringbearer Harper Gayler, nephew of the bridegroom, Roff.
A reception, hosted by the couple's parents, was held at the First Assembly of God Church. Reception assistants were Teri McFarland and Sandy McFarland, both of Fittstown, Evelyn Burton, Farah Dorman and Gail Burton, all of Bray, and Heather Caraway, Sulphur.
Following a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple has made their home in Tishomingo.
Clark, Moss wed
ADA — Leah Angela Clark, Ada, and Frederick Leon Moss, Crandall, Texas, were united in marriage June 26, 2004 at First Baptist Church, Ada. The Rev. Charles R. Hill officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Rufus and Aniceta Clark, Ada.
The bridegroom is the son of Odessa Moore, Crandall, Texas, and Mitch Gause, Forney, Texas.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Serving as matron of honor was Crystal Hall, and serving as maid of honor was Shannon Berryman. Bridesmaids were Tisha Williams, Shermeker Sanders and Shaun Bunch. Junior bridesmaids were Starla Lane and Christine Grayson, cousin of the bride.
Tracy Hart served as best man. Groomsmen were Damon Broiles, Kevin Cooper, Dean Moss, Larnell Morgan, Demetrius Williams and Corey Ivy.
Other attendants included flowergirls Anna Lin and Clark Yvone Sykes, and ringbearer Christian Cooper.
A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom's parents was held at Polo's.
A brunch hosted by the bride's cousin was held at the bride's parents home and a reception, hosted by the bride's parents was held at the East Central University ballroom.
Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple has made their home in Forth Worth, Texas.
Posted 8/8/2004
Tse, McNeill unite
ADA — Phoebe Tse, Ada, and Daniel McNeill, Stonewall, were united in marriage August 1, 2004, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. John D. Norvell officiated the 3 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Kwan Chun Tsang and Man Tse, Hong Kong, honorary daughter of Rita and Larry Scott, Ada, and Judith and Jack Whomble, Roff, and honorary granddaughter of Ann and Leon Thompson, Ada.
The bridegroom is the son of Jo and Phillip McNeill, Stonewall, and the grandson of the late Alice and A.J. “Jack” Jetton and the late Velma and A.T. McNeill.
The bride was given in marriage by her mother and father.
Serving as Maid of honor was Tan Tan Tse, Hong Kong, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lesley Scott, Ada, honorary sister of the bride, Kit Ling Woo, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Larisa Yun, Moore.
Dale McNeill, Dallas, Texas, served as best man. Groomsmen were Kent McNeill, Denton, Texas, nephew of the bridegroom, Aaron McNeill, Denton, nephew of the bridegroom, and Jake Zachary, Stonewall.
A reception, hosted by the parents and honorary parents of the bride and parents of the bridegroom, was held at St. Luke’s Parish Hall.
The couple have made their home in Lawrence, Kan.
Pendergraft, Kirkhuff wed
ADA — Stacy Pendergraft and Scott Kirkhuff, both of Little Rock, Ark., were united in marriage June 12, 2004, at the home of the bride’s parents, in Ada. Jeremy Basset officiated the 7 p.m. ceremony, and Jessica Johnston and Joel Richardson provided Latin-flavored jazz on guitar and flute.
The bride is the daughter of Brenda and Jim Price, Ada.
The bridegroom is the son of Kip and Beverly Kirkhuff, Oklahoma City.
Attendants were Jeff Kirkhuff, brother of the bridegroom, and Stef Arnold, Yslan Hicks, Holly Hill, Jeff Holman and Deb Petrides.
A reception, hosted by the parents of the bride, was held at Oak Hill Golf and Country Club.
Following a wedding trip to St. Petersburg and Sanibel, Fla., the couple has made their home in Little Rock, Ark.
Ambler, Linker to exchange vows
ALLEN — Lindsay Ambler and James Linker Jr., both of Allen, will unite in matrimony August 20, 2004, at the Allen Church of Christ. Keith Warren will officiate the 4 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Albert and Debbie Ambler, Allen. An Allen High School graduate of 2004, she is attending Pontotoc Technology Center where she is studying to be a licensed cosmetologist. She is currently employed at Allen Quick Pic.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of James and Brenda Linker, Allen. He is a 2002 graduate of Allen High School. He completed the automotive program at Pontotoc Technology Center in 2002 and is currently employed at Pontotoc Productions.
Estes, McPhetridge to wed Sept. 4
ADA — Amanda G. Estes and Nathan McPhetridge, both of Norman, will exchange wedding vows September 4, 2004, at the Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Ada. The Rev. Ken Brantley will officiate the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Phyllis M. Estes, Norman, and Arvis Estes, Haslett, Texas, and the granddaughter of Sylvia Brantley, Ada. A 1996 graduate of McLoud High School, she holds a bachelor’s degree in social work as well as a master’s degree, both from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently employed at Integris Southwest Medical Center, Oklahoma City.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Connie Cook, Dumas, Texas, and Chris McPhetridge, Oklahoma City. He is a graduate of Stuart High School and obtained a bachelor’s degree in business from LaTurneau University, Longview, Texas. He is currently employed at Noble Public Schools while pursuing a degree in nursing.
