Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, July 18, 1993 TAG: 9307160351
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NICKELSTON-JOHNSON
Pauline Adkins Johnson of Ferrum and Charles Richard (Rick) Nickelston of
Rocky Mount were united in marriage June 5, 1993, at 2:00 p.m., in St. Peters
Episcopal Church, Callaway, with the Rev. Carol Johnston, sister of the groom,
the Rev. Melvin Maxey and the Rev. Chris Payden-Travers officiating.
Thesanctuary was decorated with magnolia leaves, palms and candelabra,
withflower arrangements of pink miniature carnations, larkspur, daises and
baby's breath. The reception was held at Phoebe Needles Center, Callaway. The
bride,given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Alex Adkins, wore an ivory gown
with lace bodice and sleeves, beaded appliques and full organza skirt with
high-lowhemline. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses, pink miniature
carnations, white pom-poms, baby's breath and ivy. Honor attendant was Miss
Annette Adkins of Rocky Mount, sister of the bride. She wore a fuchsia sizzle
taffeta gown with scalloped neckline and high-low hemline. The bridesmaids
were Miss KirstenHarrington of Roanoke, niece of the groom; and Mrs. Susan
Rhodes of Duluth, Georgia, niece of the groom. Flowergirl was Miss Angie
Davids, niece of the groom. The attendants gown's were ivory satin with lace
sleeves and high-lowhemline. They carried bouquets ofminiature pink
carnations, daises,monicasena, tree fern and leather leaf. The best man was
Mr. Lewis Stump of Vinton, friend of the groom. Ushers were Mr. Wade Adkins of
Rocky Mount, brother of the bride; and Mr. Glenn Wood of Roanoke, friend of
the groom, Ringbearer was Mr. Larry Davids, nephew of the groom. Kathy Marlowe
attended the guest register. Director of the wedding was Mr. Alan Jones. The
Rose, The Wedding Song was sung by Mrs. Cheryl Eames, and The Lords Prayer was
sung by Dr. Robert Strong. Organist was Mrs. Erma Custer, and pianist was Mrs.
Claire Fielder.Photography by Michael Duane Willie, Better Image Photography.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Louise Adkins of Rocky Mount, and the late
Mr. Eugene Adkins. She graduated from Franklin County High School and attended
Virginia Western Community College. She isemployed by Franklin
MemorialHospital. The groom is the son of Mrs. Hazel Secrist and the late Mr.
Charles E. Nickelston, and stepson of Mr. Al Secrist of Roanoke. He graduated
from Martinsville High School and Gupton-JonesCollege of Funeral Services,
Atlanta, Georgia. He is employed by Oakey'sFuneral Service, Roanoke. The
newlyweds are living in Ferrum, after their wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico.
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