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                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, October 3, 1993                   TAG: 9310010152
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RODGERS-VANCE

Dana Michelle Vance and Sgt. Andrew L. Rodgers were married in a military ceremony, Saturday, October 2, 1993, in Bonsack Baptist Church, with Dr. Robert G. Moore, III officiating. The service was completed with the arch of swords. The reception was held at Holiday Inn,Airport. The maid of honor was MissBrigette Golden, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Miss Marcia Rodgers, sister of the groom; Miss Crystal Duncan, Miss Tina Dickerson, and Miss Elisse Saltzman, friends of the bride. Flowergirl was Kayla Lawson, daughter of the groom. The best man was Mr. Michael Rodgers, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Mr. George Farmakis, Mr. Greg VanKeuren, Mr. MichaelDelgrosso, and Mr. Eric Gearhart, friends of the groom. The candlelighters were Mr. Greg VanKeuren and Mr. Eric Gearhart. The guestbook was attended by Mrs.Margy Murray. The coordinator/consultant was Vaunda Leftwich, and the director was Rebecca Walters. The bride's gown was white, long and flowing with a portrait neckline and a cathedral length train. It was accented with pearls, sequins and rhinestones. She carried a cascading bouquet of white roses, wine roses, white stephanotis, baby's breath and pearls. The maid of honor andbridesmaids wore tea length velvet dresses of a rich wine color. The groom and groomsmen wore their Marine Corp dress blue uniforms. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill W. Vance of Salem. She is a graduate of Glenvar High School and will graduate from Radford University in December. The groom is the son of Mr. David L. Rodgers of Roanoke, and Mrs. Maxine L. Rodgers of Reston. He is serving in the United States Marine Corps. Thenewlyweds will live in Blacksburg, after their wedding trip to Nags Head, North Carolina.



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