Weddings/Engagements from June 2008

George and Sibyl Graham observed their 60th wedding anniversary on June 6, 2008. They celebrated with their family, which includes four children, Bill Graham and wife Sherry, of Platte City; Bob Graham and wife Kathi, of Greenwood; Jim Graham and wife Christy, of Mexico; and Jane Ann and husband Terry Hancock, of Nevada. ...

Dean and Barbara Henry, of Nevada, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on June 8. The couple were married on June 8, 1958.

Maurice and Charlene Bruns, of Fort Scott, Kan., will celebrate their 25th anniversary, with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren, on Saturday, June 14, 2008. The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., in the banquet room of the Fort Scott Inn, Fort Scott, Kan...

Larry and Martha Bledsoe, of Nevada, Mo., along with Dan and Donna Thornton, of Marshall, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Abrielle Thornton, to Mike Flavin, Springfield, son of Tim and the late Margaret Flavin of St. Louis, Mo. The groom-to-be graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Missouri State University, and is the owner of Flavin Wirt Real Estate. ...

Ashly Delmez and Chris Farmer announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. The wedding will take place on Aug. 9, 2008, at Timmons Chapel in Pittsburg, Kan. Ashly is the daughter of Philip Delmez of Pittsburg, Kan., and the late Penny Delmez. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Pittsburg High School...

Robert and Jennifer Hamilton, of Bartlesville, Okla., announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Madison Ruth, to David Matthew Goodyear, son of David and Gretchen Goodyear of Fort Scott, Kan. The wedding will take place on Aug. 2, 2008, at Rosies Cabin in Uniontown, Kan...

Jessica Dawn Prine and Joseph Lee Luther were married May 31, 2008, at the Metz Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Angela Prine, of Nevada. The groom is the son of Billie Luther, of Nevada, and Paula Zallejo, of Kansas City, Kan. Connie Locke officiated the ceremony. Maid of honor was Jennifer Prine, of Archie, sister of the bride. Groomsman was Lee Prine, brother of the bride. The bride was given in marriage by her brother Lee Prine...

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Krusich, Pittsburg, would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Francis Krusich, to Tod Allan Hessong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Hessong, Fort Scott. The prospective bride and groom will wed July 11, 2008, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, in Pittsburg...

Joyce E. Newcomb and Elmer C. Post were married on June 18, 1948, at Linwood Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., by Dr. Cassius E. Street. In honor of their 60th wedding anniversary, their family will host an open house on Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home, 2223 StoneGate Dr., Nevada. All family and friends are welcome to come help them celebrate this momentous occasion...

Earl and Laurel White will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary, June 25, 2008. Their kids will be hosting a dinner/reception, June 21, at Prescott Methodist Church from 6 to 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend, the couple is requesting no gifts...

Kirby Sparks, a former Nevada resident, and Diane Louise Hamil exchanged wedding vows in a candlelight ceremony on Dec. 29, 2007, at Dr. Martin Lutheran Church, in Muskegon, Mich. The Rev. Dennis Stroh officiated the ceremony. Dawn Snyder, sister, served as maid of honor. James Sparks, brother, served as best man. Ushers were brothers-in-law Jack Snyder and Carl Gold. Nancy Gibson provided the organ music; Joy Stanley was the singer...

Ronnie L Adair Jr. and Summer J. Schlup announce their plans to be married on June 12, 2008, at Sedalia, Mo. The bride is the daughter of Roy and Cathy Schlup of Schell City, Mo. Summer is a 1999 graduate of Northeast Vernon County, Walker, Mo., and is currently attending State Fair Community College...

Shirley Hayes and Frank Dachille were married on March 15, 2008, at the St. John Francis Regis Church, in Kansas City, Mo. The man of honor was the bride's brother, Kent Hayes. The best man was Dennis Sweeney. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hayes, Fort Scott...

Jessica Anne Stanfill and Todd Eric Foxx were married, May 10, 2008, at Carahills Estates in Eads, Tenn. Jessica is the daughter of Steve and Sherry Stanfill, Arlington, Tenn. Todd is the son of Bryan and Cindy Foxx, Fort Scott. Jessica wore a halter A-line gown which was beaded with pearl lace appliques and a satin skirt. ...

Larry and Sam DeLaney of Nevada, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Krissie DeLaney, to Josiah Cherry, Joplin, Mo., son of Wanda Cherry, Joplin, and Stan and Sharron Cherry, Carthage, Mo. Krissie is a 2001 graduate of Nevada High School. She graduated from Wentworth College, Missouri Southern State University, and is currently enrolled at Missouri State University. She is employed by the City of Joplin Municipal Court...

Kayla Burress and Brett Campbell announce their engagement. Burress is the daughter of Donnie and Donna Griffiths, of Bronson, Kan. Campbell is the son of Craig and Jane Campbell, Fort Scott and Lisa Barker, Nevada, Mo. The couple plan to wed on July 12, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, Fort Scott...

Don and Mona Stern, of Fort Scott, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, June 20. Donald R. Stern and Mona Lee George were married June 20, 1948 in Aliceville, Kan., with their families and friends. The couple has lived in Fort Scott for 44 years. Don is a retired teacher and coach from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College. Mona was employed by Western Insurance Company...

Don and Mona Stern, of Fort Scott, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, June 20. Donald R. Stern and Mona Lee George were married June 20, 1948 in Aliceville, Kan., with their families and friends. The couple has lived in Fort Scott for 44 years. Don is a retired teacher and coach from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College. Mona was employed by Western Insurance Company...

Dale and Nancy Scism will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 29. They were married on June 21, 1958. To celebrate the occasion, an open house will be held from 1-4 p.m., at the Moore-Few community room in Nevada. Friends and family are welcome. The open house is being hosted by their four children -- Rick Scism, Doug Scism, Janie Rogers, and Janice Hines...

Rodger and Susan (Campbell) Quick, Fort Scott, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 22, 2008. They have two children and one grandchild.

Don and Oda Keeney, of Fort Scott, Kan., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Methodist Church, in Fort Scott, with a reception hosted by Darrell and Dale Keeney and their families. Don Keeney and the former Oda Harlow were married June 27, 1948, in Pawnee Station, Kan. They have two children and five grandchildren, with a sixth grandchild due in October...

Ernest and Marge Turner will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2008, with a picnic dinner at 3 p.m., at their home in Montevallo, Mo. Omission of gifts is requested.

Sarah Gale Roller and Trenton Neil Moots were married on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Scott. The Rev. Paul Babcock officiated at the ceremony. Sarah is the daughter of Daryl and Christy Roller, of Fort Scott. Trenton is the son of Mike Moots, of Buhler, Kan., and Kim Moots of Hutchinson, Kan...

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Prince of Moundville, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Don Cohn, of Fayetteville, Ark., announce the marriage of their children, Cory Prince and Tara Cohn. Cory and Tara exchanged vows in Eureka Springs, Ark., May 24, 2008, with minister Char Hutchison officiating...

Jennifer Webb, daughter of Jack and Susan Webb, of Nevada, Mo., and Shane Langford, son of Warren and Pat Langford, of Nevada, announce their engagement. Jennifer is a 2004 graduate of Nevada High School and graduated in 2008 from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and an emphasis in human resource development. She is employed by Woods Supermarket Pharmacy...

Kacy Milich and Tyson Rainey announce their engagement and plans to be married in the fall of 2009 in St. Louis, Mo. The bride-elect, a graduate of Marquette High School, Chesterfield, Mo., graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia, with a Bachelor of Science in 2003, and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering, in 2005. She is an advanced product engineer, at 3M, Nevada...

Eddie and Kathy Hall, Fort Scott, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Hall, to Ephraim Perez, son of Jose and Victoria Perez. The wedding will be July 26, 2008, at 2 p.m., in Garden City, Kan. The bride to be is a 2004 graduate of Christian Heights, received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Pittsburg State University in 2006 and will receive her Masters in Special Education from Fort Hays in May of 2009. She currently teaches special education in Garden City, Kan...

Terry Steinert and Mary Steinert of Erie and Danny and Jackie Hereford of Fort Scott announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Cindy Steinert and Jake Hereford. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Erie High School and a 2005 graduate of Fort Scott Community College. She is currently attending Missouri Southern State University pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration. She is employed by Walgreens in Fort Scott as an assistant manager...