Weddings/Engagements from February 2008

Travis Michael Maiseroulle and Tyana Marie Deck were wed on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Scott. The Rev. George Powers officiated, and a reception followed at the Elk's Lodge. The bride is the granddaughter of Richard Hall and the late Helen Hall and the late Bill and Lucille Deck. She is a 2005 Pittsburg High School graduate and works at The Mall Deli while attending Pittsburg State University...

Regina E. Swisher, of Fort Scott, announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Dawny Jo Swisher, to Jacob Leroy Anderson. Dawny is the daughter of the late Donald L. Swisher and the granddaughter of the late Robert and Naomi Elbrader of Fort Scott, and the late Paul and Georgia Swisher of Bronson, Kan. ...

Ms. Sheila Wilson and Mr. Michael Callaghan, the parents of Brittany Nacole Callaghan, along with Mr. and Mrs. James and Vickie Houchin, parents of Kyle James Houchin, announce the upcoming marriage of their children. The 6 p.m. ceremony is set for Feb. 14, 2008, at the Pine Street Baptist Church...

Johnny and Sandra Stoneking Sr., of Webster City, Iowa, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 6. A reception planned and hosted by their children will take place later in the summer. The couple does not request gifts, but cards may be sent to 1301 Elm St., Webster City, Iowa, 50595...

John and Terri Townsend, Fort Scott are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Townsend to Adam Hull, the son of Linda Hull, Fort Scott and Chuck Hull, Redfield. The couple's wedding date is set for April 26, 2008. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Leon and Helen McBride and Alice Townsend, and the late Lloyd Allen Townsend...

As they celebrate new beginnings, new dreams, and most importantly, new love, Ann Koch and Paul Carrol Simonds are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place on Feb. 2, 2008, in a private ceremony. They ask to be remembered in the prayers of their friends and loved ones as they begin their journey together. Cards and expressions of best wishes may be sent to Paul and Ann Simonds, 2650 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66102...