Aring — White
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Richard Aring of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy-Catherine Troth Aring of Greenville, to Travis Lee White of Greenville, a son of Terri White of Independence, Mo. and Gary and Sherry White of Aurora, Mo.
The wedding is planned for May 28, 2005, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken.
The bride-elect is a maternal granddaughter of Virginia Hann of Clearwater, Fla., and the late Verne Hann, and the paternal granddaughter of Agnes Petrell of Fort Myers, Fla. and the late Richard Aring.
She is a 1996 graduate of Aiken High School and a 2000 summa cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken with a bachelor of science degree in business management. She is employed by BMW Manufacturing Corporation in Greenville.
The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of Louise Baxter of Aurora and Calvin Baxter of Arkansas City, Kan., and a paternal grandson of the late J.W. and Ernestine White of Aurora.
He is a 1992 graduate of Aurora High School and a 1996 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla with a bachelor of science degree in nuclear engineering. He is also a 1998 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a master of science degree in nuclear engineering. He is employed by Alliance Medical Physics of Atlanta.
Parker
Earl and Shirley Parker of Aiken celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 26, 2005. They were married on Feb. 26, 1955, at First Baptist Church of Aiken. The bride's sister, Frances Jenkins, was matron of honor and their friend, R.J. Vero, was the best man.
Their family honored them with an anniversary dinner with family and friends on Feb. 25, 2005.
Earl and Shirley have two daughters, Sharon Carter of Aiken and Rhonda Denton of Rock Hill and two sons, Chris and Gregg Parker of Aiken. They have eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Strang — Nulton
Donna Nulton and John Strang, both of Salley, were married Feb. 19, 2005, in the Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by her grandfather, John M. Shanahan. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Jackie Nulton of Salley. She is a granddaughter of Donna and John M. Shanahan.
The bridegroom is a son of John Jay Strang of Salley and Irene Maysonet of Phoenix, Ariz. He is a grandson of Charles and Rachel Strang.
Rachael M. Johnson of Salley was the maid of honor. Madeline Strang of Monroe, Ga., was the matron of honor.
Daniel Garvin of Aiken was the best man. Chris Metcalf of Wagener, friend of the groom, was the groomsman.
Jason R. Johnson Jr. of Salley was the ringbearer. Lydia Strang of Monroe and Destiny Johnson of Salley were the flower girls.
The reception was held in the Victorian Wedding Chapel and Reception House.
They will reside in Salley.
The bride is a graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. She is employed by Platt Springs Road Animal Clinic.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Wagener-Salley High School. He is a member of by the U.S. Army Reserve.
Wash — Robinson
Steve and Marsha Wash of Batesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Wash of Batesburg, to Brad Robinson of Aiken, a son of John Robinson of Evans, Ga., and Debbie Snead of Williston. The wedding is planned for May 21, 2005 at Richland Springs Baptist Church in Ward.
The bride-elect is a maternal granddaughter of Ansel and Mary Lynn Trotter of Batesburg, and a paternal granddaughter of Joseph and Lila Wash of Batesburg.
She is a 2001 graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School. She is a senior at USC Aiken.
The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of Ken and Gloria Yonce of Williston, and a paternal grandson of Pauline Johnson and the late Robert Johnson.
He is a 2000 graduate of Williston-Elko High School. He is employed by Laurel Baye Healthcare of Blackville.
Wise — Boore
Ginger and John Sanders of Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Paul and Colette Wise of Columbia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Nicole Wise, of Greenville to Brian Scott Boore of Greenville, the son of Jan and Brent Boore of Aiken. The...
Walker — Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Walker Jr. of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Jennifer Dale Walker of Boston to Mark Steven Adams of Boston, son of Claire Mary Adams, of Ayers, Mass., and the late Robert Francis Adams. The wedding is...
Thun — Elkins
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Thun of Swansea announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Virginia Thun of Swansea, to William Chandler Elkins of Aiken, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Elkins of Aiken. The wedding is planned for June 4, 2005, at...
Moore — Seufert
Edwin and Wanda Moore announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Elizabeth Moore of Aiken, to Paul Timothy Seufert of Kingsport, Tenn., the son of E. Edward and Elizabeth Seufert of Aiken. The wedding is planned for Aug. 13, 2005, at Grace...
McClearen — Zefting
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frederick McClearen of Aiken and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Scott Dickson of Martinez, Ga., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Michelle McClearen, to Dana Andrew Zefting, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond...
O'Briant — Lucas
Jennifer Lee Lucas and Ian Cornelius O'Briant, both of Columbia, were married March 5, 2005, in Hopelands Gardens, Aiken. The bride was given in marriage by Milo C. Lucas Jr. The Rev. Lonnie Brazell officiated.
Lawson — Byars
Amy Elizabeth Byars and George Asbury Lawson III, both of Charleston, were married March 5, 2005, in First Baptist Church of Charleston. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Dr. Rodger Murchison officiated.
Goff — Wikander
Mr. and Mrs. James Goff of Bath announce the engagement of their daughter, Tammy Ellen Goff of North Augusta, to Douglas Drew Wikander of North Augusta, a son of Doug Wikander of North Augusta and Valerie Wikander of North Augusta. The wedding is...
Cook — Rapp
Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Cook of Sunset Beach, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Davis Ellington Cook of Pendleton, to William Alexander Rapp of Pendleton, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edward Rapp of Aiken. The wedding is planned for May...
Gideon — Jackson
Thomas and Ellen Gideon of Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter, Gail Gideon of Seneca, to DeMarius Dejaun Jackson of Aiken, a son of Dennis and Celestine Jackson of Aiken. The wedding is planned for Saturday, June 25, 2005, at First...
Backmon — Moody
Monique Moody and Montell Backmon, both of Aiken, were married Feb. 26, 2005, in the Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Jackie Lawrence of Aiken and...
Smith – Hammond
Casey Waldeck Hammond of Atlanta and Dustin Thomas Smith of Atlanta were married April 2, 2005, in Atlanta at the North Avenue Presbyterian Church. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Dr. Scott Weimer officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hammond of Aiken. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donnie Waldeck and the late Marion Waldeck and Mary Hammond and the late Paul Hammond Jr.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Smith Jr. of Woodstock, Ga. He is the grandson of Shirle Clive and the late Robert Clive and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin T. Smith Sr. Tina Rakkhit of Atlanta, friend of the bride, was the maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Agatha Lynn of Charleston, Brenna Hearn of Palo Alto, Calif., Erica Odom of Hartsville, Alicia Amica of Malden, Mass., Jenny Hapgood of Seattle, Wash., Jamie Driggers of Summerville, and Amanda Middleton of Chattanooga, Tenn., all friends of the bride; and Winn Smith of Woodstock, sister of the groom.
Brian Foster of Decatur, Ga., friend of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Blake Sumner of Orlando, Fla., Brad Amerson of Atlanta, William Peterson of Atlanta, Daniel Beaird of Woodstock, Michael Bestawros of Atlanta, and Beau Dusseault of Decatur, all friends of the groom; and Matthew Morton of Snow Hill, Md., and Mark Morton of Blacksburg, Va., both brothers of the bride. A reception followed at the Biltmore.
The bride is a graduate of South Aiken High School and the College of Charleston with a degree in political science. She is employed by the American Red Cross as Media and Promotions Coordinator.
The groom is a graduate of Etowah High School and the University of Georgia with degrees in biochemistry and Latin. He is a medical student at Emory University School of Medicine. After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Atlanta.
Simmons – Williams
Rachel L. Williams and Kyle D. Simmons, both of Aiken, were married April 2, 2005, in Memorial Baptist Church. The bride was given in marriage by her step-father, William M. Padgett. The Rev. Don Simmons officiated.
Hiers – Padgett
Joy Padgett and Calin Hiers, both of Aiken, were married April 2, 2005, in Carter's Ford Baptist Church in Lodge. The bride was given in marriage by Ernie Shaw, uncle of the bride. The Rev. Robert Craven officiated.
Polk – Hartford
Karen Anne Hartford and Scott Martin Polk, both of Charlotte, N.C., were married April 2, 2005, in St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Charlotte. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Deacon Ben Wenning officiated.
Fortanbary – Waters
Leslee Anne Waters of Lexington and John Lloyd Fortanbary of Columbia were married April 2, 2005, in Lexington Presbyterian Church. The bride was given in marriage by her parents. The Rev. Rick Fisher officiated.
Wadsworth III – Johnson
Stephanie Brooke Johnson of Beech Island and Lawton Reginald Wadsworth III of Warrenville were married March 12, 2005, in Historic First Baptist Church of Beech Island. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Dr. Finley Limehouse...
Cheeks – Powell
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fowler Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Faye Cheeks of Aiken, to Christopher Gray Powell of Aiken, a son of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Rodney K. Powell of Aiken. The wedding is planned for Saturday, May 7, 2005,...
Wikert – Rischbieter
Stephani Wikert of Augusta and Dr. and Mrs. Gary Wikert of Crossville, Tenn. announce the engagement of their daughter, Audrey Wikert of Augusta to Drew Rischbieter of Augusta, a son of Norm and Carolyn Rischbieter of Trenton. The wedding is planned...
Watson – Brooks
Elizabeth Lynn Watson, of Paducah, Ky. and John Lindsay Brooks of Natchez, Miss., will be united in marriage on Saturday, April 23, 2005. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. in the afternoon at Reidland United Methodist Church, Paducah.
Allen – Butler
Shari Butler of Aiken and Christopher Allen of Charlotte, N.C., were married March 20, 2005, in Augusta. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Revs. Terry Butler and Bobby Hussey officiated.
Wood — Biermann
Lisa and David Wood of Columbus, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Elizabeth Wood of Columbus to Donald Arthur Biermann Jr. of Columbus, son of Kay Biermann Brohl and the late Donald Arthur Biermann and step-son of Edward C. Brohl of Aiken.
The bride-elect is a maternal granddaughter of Susan Colburn of Columbus and the late Shelby Colburn and a paternal granddaughter of Charlene and Richard Wood of Portsmouth, Ohio.
She is a 2000 graduate of Westland High School.
She is a graduate of Columbus State College with a degree in nursing. She is employed by Grant Medical Center Trauma Unit in Columbus.
The bridegroom-elect is a maternal grandson of Vivian and Henry Halcomb of Aiken and a paternal grandson of the late Grace and Alfred Biermann.
He is a 1998 graduate of Augusta Prep.
He is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in finance.
He is employed by Limited Brands Corporation in Columbus.
Wilson – Robinson
Amy Elizabeth Robinson and Kurt Stuart Wilson, both of Columbia, were married April 16, 2005, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Aiken. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Gene Mullikin officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lamar Boylston III of Aiken and Randall Walker Robinson of Columbia. She is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph Jordan of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Lee Wade of Liberty Hill.
The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bruce Wilson of Vergennes, Vt. He is a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart Wilson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Otto Noles.
Leah Fleming Roebuck of Columbia was the maid of honor. Amanda Bailey Turner of Laurens was the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Lauren Alexandra Freeman of Lexington, Catherine Ruth Phipps of Lancaster, Shannon Annette Reep of Columbia, Megan Finch Stevens of Mt. Pleasant, Suzanne Elizabeth Wagner of Philadelphia and Katherine Ruth Zimmerman of Columbia. Junior bridesmaids were Elizabeth Ann Freeman and Michael Ann Robinson.
William Bruce Wilson, father of the groom, was the best man.
Groomsmen were Michael David Armstrong of Columbia, Lawson Phagan Candell of Columbia, Ryan Walker Robinson of Aiken, Patrick Galligher Snead of Arden, N.C., Brendan Bruce Wilson of Clinton, N.J., Carter James Wilson of Easton, N.J., Jonathon Kelly Wilson of Murfreesboro, Tenn. and William Hugh Wilson of Clinton, N.J.
Dillion McKenzie Wilson and Jacob Clark Freeman were the ringbearers. Jill Marie Robinson was the flower girl.
Following a reception in Woodside Plantation the couple left for a wedding trip to St. Lucia.
They will reside in Columbia.
The bride is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in psychology. She is employed by Homeowners Mortgage as a division trainer.
The bridegroom is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in physical education. He is employed by Spring Valley High School as a football/wrestling coach and teacher.
Williams – Buggs
LaToya Denise Buggs and Cedric Williams were married March 26, 2005 at the Victorian Wedding Chapel. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Jerry Tindall officiated.
LaToya is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Buggs Jr. of Edgefield. She is a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Smith Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. George Buggs Sr. of Edgefield.
Cedric is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Williams of Johnston. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Padgett and Queen Williams and the late Simon Williams of Johnston.
The bride's sister, Shontae Buggs of Columbia, was the maid of honor. The groom's sister, Tammy Davenport of Tenn., was the matron of honor.
The groom's best man was his father.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the National Guard Armory in Edgefield.
The couple will reside in Columbia.
