Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, August 15, 1993 TAG: 9308130364
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KEISTER-ARTRIP
Melissa Lynn Artrip and Colburn Tate Keister were married August 14, 1993,
in Belmont Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Lanier officiating. The reception was
held at the church. The maid of honor was Samantha McMahan, best friend of the
bride. Junior bridesmaid was Ashley Artrip, sister of bride. Bridesmaids were
Carrie Martin and Erica Tolbert, cousins of bride, Valerie Dillon, cousin of
groom, Evin King, friend. Flowergirls were Tori Nunley and Kellie Fuller,
friends. The best man was W. D. Thacker, uncle of groom. Ushers were David
Tolbert, cousin of bride, Scott Clark, Thomas Hall, John McMahan, friends, and
Garland Niday, uncle of groom. Ringbearer was Evan Niday, cousin of groom. The
candlelighters were Thomas Hall and John McMahan. Guestbook was attended by
Michelle King. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Artrip of
Roanoke. She graduated from Patrick Henry High School and is employed by
Community Hospital. The groom is the son of Mrs. Sandra Blair of Salem. He
graduated from Patrick Henry High School and is employed by Community
Hospital. The newlyweds will live in Roanoke after a wedding cruise to the
Bahamas.
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