Hattiesburg American from Hattiesburg, Mississippi (2024)

Sunday, November 27, 1994 Hattiesburg AMERICAN 5D WEDDINGS RobinsonWilliamson Mr. and Mrs. Allie Simmons of Petal announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Lynn "Patty" Robinson, to James Russell "Rusty" Williamson of Hattiesburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D.

Williamson of Hattiesburg. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Main Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow in the church parlor.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Woodward of Petal and the late Mr. and Mrs.

Sercy of Purvis. is 1982 graduate of Petal High School and attended Pearl River Community College. She is employed as church secretary at Main Street United Methodist Church. The future groom is the grand- ThomasEzelle Vicki Michelle Ezelle of Hattiesburg and Todd Allen Thomas of Waco, Texas, were married the evening of Nov. 26, 1994, at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Duwayne Ezelle of Hattiesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Russell Thomas of Natchez.

The ceremony was performed by Dr. Dean Register. Music was presented by Paul Lee, organist; Breland, pianist; Tim McCoul, trumpeter; and Jennifer Pace and Mildred Hong, vocalists. Matrons of honor were Sabrina Ezelle Ivy of Hattiesburg and Melissa Ezelle Elias of Lewisville, Texas, sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tanya Sue Tullos of Tupelo; Toni Thomas Brockman of Macon, sister of the bridegroom; Lee Phillips Lawrence of Flowermound, Texas; Tammy Moore Ezelle of Hattiesburg, sister-in-law of the bride; Carissa Morton Shoemake of Ridgeland; and Leisa Sims Farris of Hattiesburg.

Chandler Shea Ivy of Hattiesburg, niece of bride, was junior bridesmaid. Flower girl was Hayley Brannan Ivy of Hattiesburg, niece of the bride. Ring bearer was Chase Andrew Ezelle of Hattiesburg, nephew of the bride. Mr. Thomas served his son as best man.

Groomsmen were Terry William Thomas of Baton Rouge, brother of the groom; Andrew Duwayne Ezelle of Hattiesburg, brother of the bride; William Todd Cauthen of Natchez; Christopher Robert Dossett of Natchez; Robert Thomas Schwartz of Oxford; Michael Wayne Lindsey of Senatobia; and William Kyle Wilson of Natchez. Chad Austin Elias of Lewisville, nephew of the bride, was junior groomsman. Ushers were George Prentis LyonCook Mr. and Mrs. James Stephen Lyon of Hattiesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Sue, to Robert Milton Cook son of Dr.

and Mrs. Robert Milton Cook Sr. of Hattiesburg. Wedding vows will be exchanged Jan. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hattiesburg.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Lyon of Hattiesburg, the late Nell Lyon, Mrs. Peggy Edgar of Buras, and the late Dr. Frank R.

Edgar Sr. of Hattiesburg. A graduate of Hattiesburg High School, she is a senior at William Carey College, studying music education and biology. The future groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.

F. Milton Cook of Hattiesburg and the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Minton of Hattiesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ann, to Tracy Alan Ryals, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Ryals of Hattiesburg. Wedding vows: will be exchanged at 6 p.m.. Dec. 17 at Dixie Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow at the church.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Morris Sr. of Hattiesburg, Ms.

Oma Gill of Hattiesburg and the late T.D. Gill. She received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Southern Mississippi and is doing graduate work there. She employed by the Hattiesburg Clinic. The future groom is the grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. J.Q. Ryals TaylorRivers MintonRyals Mr. and Mrs. William James Taylor of Sumrall announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Dawn, to Thompson Morgan Rivers of Richton, son of Frank and Nancy McCray of Richton and Jack and Mary Jo Rivers of Picayune.

Wedding, 7 vows p.m. will Dec. be 17 ex- at Church of the Nazarene. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ce ceremony and the reception to follow at the church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr.

and Mrs. H.R. McDonald of Hattiesburg, Pauline Taylor of Columbia and the late Issac Taylor. A 1994 graduate of Sumrall High School, she attends Jones County Junior College and is employed by Ward's. The future groom is the grandson of Mrs.

Mildred Thompson, the late Rev. Fred Thompson of SmithWood Lisa Montgomery Wood and Marshall Charles Smith III, both of Bay St. Louis, were married the evening of Nov. 26, 1994, at Christ Episcopal Church in Church Hill. Parents of the couple are Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Young Wood Jr. of Natchez, Marshall Charles Smith Jr. of Hattiesburg and the late Mrs. Joan Burnham Smith.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harry Allen. Music was presented by Anna Rose Davis, organist. Matron of honor was Charlotte Murrell of Baton Rouge. Maid of honor was Stephanie Sanders of Memphis.

Bridesmaids were Katie Wood of New Orleans and Charlotte Wood of Atlanta. Flower girl was Eliza Jones of Natchez. Ring bearer was Eamonn Mehaffey of Diamondhead. Cody Smith and Travis Smith EdwardsGraham Mrs. Thomas Edwards and Mr.

and Mrs. Billy Graham, all of Richton, announce the engagement of their children, Tara M. Edwards and Danny E. Graham. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Thomas Edwards of Richton.

Wedding vows will be exchanged at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Pine View Church of God on Camp Eight Road in Wayne County, Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow at the church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. A.B.

Edwards of Richton and the late Mr. Edwards and the late Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Patterson of Beaumont.

A 1992 graduate of Richton High School, she attends the University of Southern Mississippi. Rusty Williamson, Patty Robinson son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George D. Gilmore, Mrs.

Valerie Williamson, all of Hattiesburg, and the late W.D. Williamson. He is a 1982 graduate of North Forrest High School and attended Pearl River Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He is employed by the Hattiesburg Fire Department. Vicki Ezelle Thomas Ferguson of Woodville; Tyler Devin Ivy of Hattiesburg, nephew of the bride; Leonard Wallace Ferguson of Hattiesburg; and Frances Joseph Barthes III of Ocean Springs.

Candlelighters were Charles Finnegan and Chester Moulder, both of Hattiesburg. Tiffany Rhimes and Stacey Kirkland presided at the guest registry. Caroline Brenke of Vancleave was the bride's proxy. Assisting at the reception at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center were Stevens E. Moore, Mr.

and Mrs. Chester Moulder, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Loughman, Mr. and Mrs.

Lee Jarrell Davis, Dr. and Daniel Sundeen, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Phillips, Mr. and Mrs.

James Kim Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnson, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Finnegan, Miss Ritchie Elkins, Sidney Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Spikes, Glen Nobles, Miss Kimberly Davis, Miss Christi Ainsworth, Miss Rhonda Bookout, Mrs. Robert Roseberry, Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Dove, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll DiBenedetto and Mrs. Ben James.

Music was presented by Take Five. Following a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple will reside in Waco. Robert Cook, Jennifer Lyon Mr. and Mrs. Alfonzo Thomas Semmes of Nashville.

A graduate of Hattiesburg High School, he is attends the University of Southern Mississippi, where he is a major. He is employed by Forrest General Hospital. Ms. Martha Morgan, all of Hattiesburg, and the late James F. Morgan Sr.

He attended Pearl River Community College and is a graduate of International Technical Institute. He is employed by Zeon Chemicals. Tracy Alan Ryals, Melissa Ann Minton Thompson Morgan Rivers, Jennifer Dawn Taylor Hattiesburg, Mrs. Doris Rivers of Petal and the late James W. Rivers.

He is a 1988 graduate of Richton High School and a 1990 graduate of Pearl River Community College. He is employed by Carrier Corporation of Con- Lisa Wood Smith of Hattiesburg served as best men. Groomsmen were. Marshall Smith Jr. of Hattiesburg, Robert Y.

Wood III of Atlanta and Allan Lemley and Marc Beddoe, both of Diamondhead. Following a wedding trip to Belize, the couple is living in Bay St. Louis. Tara Edwards, Danny Graham The future groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Riley Graham of Richton and the late Mr. and Mrs. S.S. "Dock" Henderson of the Sand Hill community. He is a 1991 graduate of Richton High School.

WEDDING POLICY The American publishes appear in the Sunday edition, weeks after the wedding. The for the next available edition. engagement, wedding, 25th we must receive it at least deadline for the Sunday Photos should be and 50th wedding anniversary two weeks before the edition is the preceding professional quality black and announcements free of wedding. The deadline for the Monday noon. white.

charge. Sunday edition is the Announcements received Announcements may be Information for preceding Monday noon. after the two-week deadline announcements should be Announcements received will appear in a daily edition. mailed to: Hattiesburg submitted on forms available after the two-week deadline Please submit wedding American, Wedding at the American building at will appear in a daily edition. information within one month Announcentents, P.O.

Box 825 N. Main St. in Weddings: after the wedding. 1111, Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg. If you wish to have your Information: 39401, or dropped off at our Engagements: wedding announcement Because of space office between 8 a.m.

and 5 If you wish to have your appear in the Sunday edition, limitations, some engagement announcement we must receive it within two announcements may be held p.m. Monday through Friday. O'FallonBunty Lucinda Bunty of Hattiesburg and Daniel O'Fallon of Columbia were married the afternoon of Nov. 12, 1994, at Petal Community Center. Parents of the bride' are Fred and Teresa Bunty of Newton.

The groom is the son of Willard O'Fallon of Columbia and Dorothy Holland of Laurel. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Tommy King. Music was presented by pianist Mark King. Matron of honor was Anne Schloemer of Long Beach.

Bridesmaid was Konya Carter of Runnelstown, sister of the groom. Pamela O'Fallon of Columbia, daughter of the groom, was junior bridesmaid. Best man was Perry Thornhill of Columbia. Groomsmen were Randy Roberts of Hattiesburg and Daniel O'Fallon Jr. of Columbia, son of KraftByrd Mr.

and Mrs. Ronnie Kraft of McComb announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Adair, to John Mark Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen B. Byrd of Hattiesburg.

Wedding vows will be exchanged at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at Union Baptist Church in Raleigh. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs.

Jackie Porter of Brookhaven, the late Paul T. Porter, Harry Kraft of McComb and the late Ruth Kraft. She is a graduate of Parkdale Academy in McComb, Copiah-Linclon Community College and Mississippi College, where she received a bachelor's degree in psychology. She attends New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, pursuing a master of divinity in counseling and psychology. She is employed by the LSU Medical Center in New Orleans.

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Assisting at the reception were Megan Bunty and Amber Harbour, nieces of the bride, Millissa Phillips, Stephanie Burkhalter, Kay Vaughn and Rebecca Stovall. Following a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, the couple resides in Hattiesburg. Mary Adair Kraft, John Mark Byrd Carter of Hattiesburg and the late Lottie Byrd of Neely. He is a graduate of North Forrest, High School, Jones County Col-. lege and the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a bachelor's degree in education and counseling.

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