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DATE: SUNDAY, October 24, 1993                   TAG: 9310220324
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 9   EDITION: METRO 
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BELL-PERSINGER

Dana Michelle Persinger and James Clifton Bell were married October 16, 1993, in Palestine Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Falwell and Dr. Frank Schmitt officiating. The reception was held at Sportsmans Inn Restaurant. The maid of honor was Donna Wood Ford, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tara Salley, Lisa Martin, Valerie Griffen, Rochelle Johnson, Michelle Brooks and Heather Ketchum. The flowergirls were Kristen Bell and Brook Bell, nieces of the groom. Father of the groom, Bud Bell, served as best man. The ushers included Chris Martin, Frank King, Keith Tuck, Brandon Tuck, Troy Tuck, and Jimmy Murphy. Ringbearers were Blake Bell and Tray Tuck, nephews of the groom. The guestbook was attended by Kimberly Pendleton. The bride is the daughter of Don and Connie Persinger of Moneta. She graduated from Staunton River High School and is currently a senior at Lynchburg College. The groom is the son of Bud and Fay Bell of Huddleston. He graduated from Staunton River High School. He is employed by Sportsmans Inn. The newlyweds will live in Moneta after a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico. 


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