Posted 5/9/2004
Humphrey, Dixon to wed June 5 in Ada
OKLAHOMA CITY — Stephanie Humphrey and Darren Dixon, both of Oklahoma City, will be united in marriage June 5, 2004, at First Methodist Church, Ada. Dr. Rusty Fuller will officiate the 6 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Steve and Janet Humphrey, Ada. A 1999 graduate of Ada High School, she attended East Central University. She is a master teacher at First Christian Child Care Center, Oklahoma City, and is working on an associate's degree in child development.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Jim and June Dixon, Yukon. A 1998 graduate of Yukon High School, he attended ECU and is expecting to graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma in the fall with a degree in business administration and finance. He is a member of Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity and is employed at BancFirst, Oklahoma City.
Platt, Holloway to exchange vows
ADA — Ashlee Nicole Platt and David Michael Holloway, both of Ada, will unite in marriage July 24, 2004, at Southwest Church of Christ. Steve Minor and Butch Platt will officiate the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Butch and Denise Platt, Ada. A 2003 graduate of Latta High School, she plans to attend cosmetology school in the fall. She is employed by Dr. Bruce Dennis.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Michael and Debbie Holloway, Ada. A 2001 graduate of Ada High School, he is employed at Powerlift and JB's Welding. He is associated with Holloway Tae-Kwon-Do.
Walbrick, Fuller to unite in marriage
NORMAN — T.K. Walbrick and Phillip Fuller, both of Norman, will unite in marriage June 5, 2004, at Trinity Baptist Church, Ada. Todd Thomsen will officiate the 3 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Hank and Lafton Walbrick, Ada. A 2000 graduate of Ada High School, she is a senior at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in finance. She is an intern at the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Eddy and Vicki Fuller, Kingston. A 2001 graduate of Ada High School, he is a junior at OU majoring in zoology-premed.
Posted 4/25/2004
Poe, O’Brien to exchange vows
ADA — Lori Jane Poe and Preston O’Brien, both of Ada, will marry June 26, 2004, at Trinity Baptist Church. Tobyn Jackson will officiate the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Scott and Shana Poe and Chris and Loretta Feiler, all of Ada. She is set to graduate with distinction from the University of Oklahoma in May with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She has been a member of the OU Pom Squad for four years, serving as captain for the 2003-04 school year. She is also a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and is a dance instructor at the Pointe Performing Arts Center, Moore.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Michael and Nancy O’Brien, Ada. He is also set to graduate from OU in May with a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and a minor in business. He is a member of the Air Force ROTC, commissioned in May, and will attend pilot training at Shepard Air Force Base with the Euro-NATO-Joint-Jet-Pilot-Training Program in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is also a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Rhynes, Clark set June 5 wedding date
STONEWALL — Jane Pauline Rhynes, Stonewall, and William Henry Clark III, Roff, will unite in marriage June 5, 2004, at the home of Bill and Betty Clark. Steve Wilburn will officiate the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Will and Roberta Rhynes and the granddaughter of Willard and Martha Rhynes, all of Stonewall. A 2002 graduate of Stonewall High School, she is a sophomore at East Central University, majoring in special education. She is employed at Homer Elementary School.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Bill and Betty Clark, Roff, and the grandson of Bill and Peggy Clark, Ada, David and Sandra Johnson and Nancy Clark, all of Duncan. A 2001 graduate of Roff High School, he is a junior at ECU majoring in business administration. He is employed at Clark Oil Company.
Posted 4/18/2004
Beck, Renes set May wedding date
ADA — Shiloh Moriah Beck and Brian Scott Renes, both of Ada, will unite in marriage May 22, 2004, at Union Hill Baptist Church. Nathan Durant will officiate the 3 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter
f Joyce and Rick Beck, Ada. A 2002 graduate of Latta High School, she attends East Central University, majoring in political science. She is currently employed at Pre-Paid Legal Services.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Nancy and Scott Renes, Ada. A 2000 graduate of Byng High School, he is currently employed at Pre-Paid Legal Services.
Ballard, Gayler to exchange vows
TISHOMINGO — Whitney Ballard and Matthew Gayler, both of Tishomingo, will unite in marriage June 19, 2004, at First Assembly of God Church. Scott Barnes will officiate the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Wilroy and Sissie Keck, Foster, and Barry and LaDonna Ballard, Harrah. A graduate of Bray-Doyle High School, she is set to graduate this semester from Murray State College with a degree in agriculture. She is an independent Premier Jewelry salesperson and is employed part-time at the Tishomingo Courthouse in the treasurer's office. She is a member of First Assembly of God.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of John and Page Gayler, Fittstown. A graduate of Byng High School and Murray State College, he is set to complete a wildlife conservation degree in one year from Southeaster State University. He is a member of First Assembly of God Church and USTRC.
Brown, Mewhorter to marry May 8 at Ada
ADA — Kendra Brown, Ada, and Adam Mewhorter, Del City, will exchange wedding vows at 7 p.m. May 8, 2004, at First Presbyterian Church.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Don and Evone Brown, Sulphur, and the granddaughter of Buddy and Janett Britt, Calvin, Velma Brown, Sulphur, and the late Clarence Brown. A graduate of Sulphur High School and a 2001 graduate of East Central University, she is employed at BancFirst, Sulphur.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Ray and Reda Mewhorter, Del City, and the grandson of Vern and Hazel Airington, Oklahoma City, Velma Mewhorter, Midwest City, and the late Earl Mewhorter. A graduate of Del City High School and a 2000 graduate of ECU, he is currently the head director of bands at Kingston Public Schools.
Dawnelle Franklin to wed Jake Tucker
TULSA — Dawnelle Raye Franklin and Jake Tucker, both of Tulsa, will unite in marriage May 1, 2004, at Kirkland Chapel. Steve DeShazo, Ada, will officiate the 7 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Don and Laurie Franklin, Ada. She is a 1995 graduate of Byng High School, a 2000 graduate of Oklahoma State University and is currently employed as the supervising accountant at Pride Energy.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Jim and Beverly Vokoun, Mustang. He is a 1995 graduate of Mustang High School, a 2001 graduate of the University of Oklahoma and is currently employed as a project coordinator for Apex.
Schreiber, Moon to wed May 22
ADA — Kimberly April Schreiber and Jon Todd Moon, both of Ada, will be joined as husband and wife May 22, 2004, at First United Methodist Church.
Dr. George Warren will officiate the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gene and Joy Schreiber, Ada. A 1999 graduate of Antlers High School and a 2003 graduate of East Central University, she holds a bachelor of science degree in biology. She is currently employed by United States Environmental Protection Agency as an independent contractor.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Jon and Barbara Moon, Ada. A 1995 graduate of Ada High School and a 2000 graduate of East Central University, he holds a bachelor of science degree in business finance. He is currently employed as third-generation insurance agent at Moon-Baker Agency.
Posted 4/11/2004
Cravey, Hankins exchange vows
WACO, Texas — Natalie Marie Cravey and James Douglas Hankins Jr., both of Waco, will unite in marriage June 5, 2004, at First Baptist Church, Ada, Okla. Barry Camp, Waco, will officiate the 5 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Weldon and Nancy Cravey, Ada, and is scheduled to complete a bachelor of arts degree in English from Baylor University in May. She is currently employed as a special events coordinator for the College Ministry at Highland Baptist Church, Waco.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Susan and Edd Schneider and Jim and Valerie Hankins, Palestine. He is scheduled to complete a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Baylor University in May. He is currently employed as the college assistant minister at Highland Baptist Church.
Dunkel, Todd to wed
ADA — Melanie Kris Dunkel and Dr. Doug W. Todd, both of Ada, will exchange wedding vows May 8, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Ray Ackerman will officiate the 6 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of DaWayne and Darlene Dunkel, Broken Bow, Neb. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is currently employed as a registered dietitian and food and nutrition services manager with Chickasaw Nation Health System.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Eric and Shari Todd, Ada. A graduate of Byng High School and Parker College of Chiropractic, he is the owner of Todd Chiropractic Center.
Geister, Cooper to marry May 29
EDMOND — Jamie Geister, Edmond, and James K. Cooper III, Ada, will unite in marriage May 29, 2004, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edmond, the Rev. Louis Vander Ley officiating.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Charlie and Gerry Geister III, Edmond, and a 2000 graduate of Heritage Hall High School, Oklahoma City. She currently attends the University of Oklahoma and is scheduled to receive a bachelor’s degree in economics in May. She is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, the JCPenney leadership program and a micro-economics teaching assistant.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Jim and Terry Cooper II, Ada. A 2000 graduate of Ada High School, he currently attends the University of Oklahoma and is scheduled to complete a bachelor’s degree in finance in May. He is a member of the Crimson Club, JCPenney leadership program and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Hayton, Tidwell to unite in marriage
BILLINGS — Brooke Lane Hayton and Trent Alan Tidwell, both of Billings, will exchange wedding vows May 22, 2004, at Sunnybrook Christian Church, Stillwater. Kent Reubell will officiate the 5 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Debbie and David Hayton, Billings. A 2000 graduate of Billings High School, she is scheduled to graduate from Oklahoma State University in May with a degree in agriculture communications. She is also a staff member for the Cowboy Journal.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Madonna and Bubba Tidwell, Roff. A 1997 graduate of Roff High School, he completed a degree in history and education from East Central University in December 2001. He is currently teaching and coaching boys’ basketball at Amber-Pocasset Public Schools.
Posted 4/6/2004
TODD, DUNKEL
Dunkel, Todd to wed
ADA — Melanie Kris Dunkel and Dr. Doug W. Todd, both of Ada, will exchange wedding vows May 8, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ray Ackerman will officiate the 6 p.m. ceremony.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of DaWayne and Darlene Dunkel, Broken Bow, Neb. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is currently employed as a registered dieti-
tian and food and nutrition services manager with Chickasaw Nation Health System.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Byng High School and Parker College of Chiropractic. He is the owner of Todd Chiropractic Center.
RICHER, FORD
Ford, Richer to wed
TULSA — Lesley Ford and John Richer, both of Tulsa, will be united in marriage June 12, 2004, at Holy Family Cathedral. Gregory Gier will officiate the 2 p.m. ceremony.
The daughter of Wyman and Terry Ford, Ada, the bride-to-be attended Ada High School for two years and graduated from the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics in 1995. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1999 and a law degree from Southern Methodist University in 2002. She is currently an attorney at Doerner, Saunders, Daniel and Anderson, L.L.P., in Tulsa.
The bridegroom-elect is the son of Donald and Margaret Richer, Albuquerque, N.M. A 1990 graduate of Eldorado High School, he obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa in 1995 and a law degree from the University of Kansas in 2002. He is currently an attorney at Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden and Nelson, P.C., in Tulsa.
Jody Ardrey, brother of the bridegroom, Ada, served as best man. Groomsmen included Casey Marshall, Clay Herrin, brother of the bride, Stonewall, and Zac Simpson, Stillwater.
Ushers were Chance Shires, cousin of the bride, Allen, and Tyler Herrin, cousin of the bride, Byng. Other attendants included flower girl, Talyn Herrin, cousin of the bride, Byng; ring bearer, Tyler Hatfield, Chicago, Ill.; and guestbook attendants, Kourtney Harris, Kaitlinn Wright and Tenley Hatfield.
A reception was held at the church following the ceremony. Reception assistants included Ashley Turpin, Chrissa Turpin, both cousins of the bridegroom, Ada, and Trisha Herrin, cousin of the bride, Byng.
Following the ceremony, the couple took a wedding trip to Oasis Akumal in the Mayan Riviera. The Ardreys have made their home in Ada.
