ROANOKE TIMES 

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DATE: SUNDAY, October 10, 1993                   TAG: 9310080306
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BRODIE-NICKELL

Melissa Jane Nickell and RobertLewis Brodie were married October 9, 1993, in Boones Mill Baptist Church. Rev. Deroy Campbell and Rev. Glenn Voss performed the ceremony. The reception was held in the church fellowship hall. The maid of honor was Kimberly Nickell, and the matron of honor was Stephanie Woodzell, both sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Teresa Barnett, Pamela Sweeney, Sonia Hayes, and Teresa Hawks, all friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Rachel Browning, cousin of the bride. Flowergirls were Elizabeth Browning, cousin of the bride, and Lindsey Campbell, cousin of the groom. The best man was John David Brodie, Sr., father of the groom. Ushers were John David Brodie, Jr., brother of the groom, Mark Grindstaff, Andy Grindstaff, Dean Grindstaff, cousins of the groom, and Bill Bousman, friend of the groom. Ringbearer was Levi Woodzell, nephew of the bride. The candlelighters were Andy Grindstaff and Mark Grindstaff. The guestbook was attended by Judy Childress. The program attendant was Amy Lazenby. A program of wedding music was presented by pianist and vocalist, Sharon Guilliams, and organist, Robyn Wade. Wedding photography was by Greg King of King Photography. The wedding director was A. Milton Arrington. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of candlelight bridal satin which featured a portrait collar and fitted bodice embellished with pearls and iridescents on alencon lace appliques. The fitted basque waist flows into a full skirt which extended to a cathedral train accented with beaded medallion cut outs. She carried an ivory cascading bouquet with cymbidums, roses, freesia, and gerbera daisies. The bride is a daughter of Benny and Frances Nickell, of Rocky Mount, Va. She graduated from Franklin County High School, attended Virginia Western Community College, and is employed by Allstate Insurance Company in Roanoke, Va. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John David Brodie, Sr., of Martinsville, Va. He graduated from Franklin County High School, Virginia Western Community College, and is employed by Thompson Builders in Penhook, Va. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the newlyweds will live in Martinsville, Va. 


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