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DATE: SUNDAY, February 20, 1994                   TAG: 9402160229
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BROOKS-MURRAY

Melissa Diana Murray and Vincent Todd Brooks were married February 12, 1994, in Layman Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Fowler officiating. The reception was held at Layman Memorial Baptist Church. The maid of honor was Lynn Hiner, friend of the bride. Matron of honor was Stacey P. Couch, friend of the bride. Flowergirl was Lauren Thacker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thacker, friends of the groom. Joseph C. Mayberry, friend of the groom, was best man. Ushers included James R. Murray Jr, brother of the bride, and Jerry Tucker, friend of the groom. Ringbearer was Jacob Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Powell, friends of the groom. Candlelighters were Jerry Tucker and James R. Murray, Jr. The guestbook was attended by Cheryl McNeeley. The bride wore a satin gown with overlayed antique lace. She carried a bouquet of white roses with pearls. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Murray, Sr., of Hardy. She graduated from Franklin County High School and from Virginia Western and is attending Averett College. She is employed by the Roanoke City Police Department. The groom is the son of Ms. Barbara Ann Jones of Madison Heights. He graduated from Amherst High School and attended Central Virginia Community College. He is employed by Elizabeth Arden. The newlyweds will live in Vinton after a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S. C. 


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