Weddings/Engagements from January 2008

Bill and Delpha Simmons, of Schell City, Mo., celebrated their 50th anniversary in December. Bill Simmons and the former Delpha Hillier were married on Dec. 31, 1957, in Nevada. The couple have three children. No reception was planned but the family did request a card shower for the couple. Cards may be addressed to: Bill and Delpha Simmons, Rt. 2, Box 38, Schell City MO 64783...

Spc. Forrest Wardin and Trish Cullison were married Nov. 3, 2007, in Aurora, Mo. The Rev. David E. Ellis Jr. solemnized the vows. The bride is the daughter of Pat Jackson and granddaughter of Opal Righter, both of Nevada. The groom is the son of Ralph and Jo Vega of Junction City, Kan., Margie Wardin and Steve Wardin, both of Nevada, and the grandson of Julia Carpenter and Nivea Wardin, both of Nevada...

The marriage of James and Maudie Snare took place Dec. 22, 2007, at the Little Chapel in the Woods in Nevada. Betty Plush officiated the ceremony and music was provided by the Chapel. Attending the couple were maid of honor Charity Tyler and Best man Chris Crews. A reception was held at the home of the bride's grandparents, Donna and Terry Rolando, in Bronaugh...

Dwayne and Sheena Brooks were married Oct. 27, 2007, in Moundville, Mo., in an outdoor fall theme officiated by Betty Plush. The bride was given in marriage by sons Lane, Braylin and Kynndrick. Parents of the bride are Rodney and Wanda Diggins and Debbi and Dave Beerman. She is the granddaughter of Ivan and Barb Diggins...

L.D. Feagins and Cynthia Poyner were united in marriage Jan. 19, 1968, at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown. During their 40 years together, L.D. and Cynthia have raised two children and have become the proud grandparents of four grandchildren...

L.D. Feagins and Cynthia Poyner were united in marriage Jan. 19, 1968, at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown. During their 40 years together, L.D. and Cynthia have raised two children and have become the proud grandparents of four grandchildren...

Amanda Ann Brown and Nicholas Michael Johnson exchanged marriage vows on the evening of May 26,2007, at Christian Gospel Chapel, Fort Scott. The bride is the daughter of Danny and Julie Brown of Fort Scott and the granddaughter of Fred and Ellen Geneva and Jane Brown. ...