Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, September 24, 1995 TAG: 9509260036
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Jennifer Leigh Scott and Michael Robert Brown were united in marriage on Saturday, September 9, 1995, at Story Creek Baptist Church in Waidsboro. Reverend Jack Corn and Reverend Melvin Bradshaw officiated the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Scott of Ferrum and granddaughter of Mr. Veltie A. Dodson of Rocky Mount and the late Olia Y. Dodson; and Mrs. Gracie Scott of Ferrum and the late Clifford D. Scott. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Brown of Glade Hill.
Attending her sister as matron of honor was Mrs. Donna Williamson of Ashland, Va. Miss Amanda Scott of Ferrum, also sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Other attendants were Miss Stephanie Scott and Miss Trina Johnson, both of Ferrum, cousins of the bride; Mrs. Kim Altice of Glade Hill, sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Sherry Quinn of Roanoke, friend of the bride. Flower girl was Miss Kayle Altice of Glade Hill, niece of the groom.
The best man was Mr. W. R. Brown of Glade Hill, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Mr. John Williamson of Ashland, Va.; Mr. Curtis Martin of Radford; Mr. Jeff Cook of Rocky Mount; and Mr. Matt Stover of Rocky Mount, friends of the groom. The ring bearer was John Casey Naff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Naff of Ferrum.
A program of wedding music was provided by Dr. Erma Rose, pianist; Mr. Chris Ruble, vocalist; and Mr. Cliff Todd, trumpeter.
The guest book attendant and greeters were Miss Jann Scott, Miss Jessica Scott and Miss Tracy Johnson, all of Ferrum and cousins of the bride. The wedding was directed by Mrs. Gilda Woods of Ferrum.
The ceremony was followed by a reception in the fellowship hall of the church.
The bride is a graduate of Franklin County High School, attended Ferrum College and is employed by N & W Credit Union. The groom is also a graduate of Franklin County High School and is employed by Lawrence Transportation Systems. After a wedding trip to Mountain Lake, the couple will reside in Glade Hill.
\ Cunningham-Buck
Kelly Christine Buck and Zephaniah Lee Cunningham were married September 23, 1995, in First Baptist Church with Reverend Charles Ward and Dr. Lloyd Jackson officiating. The reception was held at La Maison. The maid of honor was Kellie Kidd of Vinton, Va., friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Stacy Wiseman of Roanoke, Va., sister of bride, Barbara Pennington of Vinton, Va., friend, Heather Cunningham of Vinton, Va., sister of groom, Teresa Moles of Dallas Texas, Kim Collins of Carrollton, Georgia, friends. The best man was James Cunningham, father of groom. Ushers included Todd Goldman of Charleston, W. Va., Dave March of Suffolk, Va., Randy Boush of Radford, Va., Steve Pugh of Vinton, Va., Vic Pennington of Vinton, Va., friends. The guestbook was attended by Sara Cunningham, sister of groom, and Gina Tilley, friend of bride. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Judy Buck, Vinton, Va. She graduated from William Byrd High School and from Virginia Western Community College. She is employed by Atlantic Southeast Airlines. The groom is the son of James and Judy Cunningham of Vinton, Va. He graduated from William Byrd High School and from Virginia Tech. He is employed by Blue Ridge Parkway. The newlyweds will live in Bedford, Va., after a wedding trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.
\ DeVerter-Brady
Mary Frances Brady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stratton Brady of Springfield, Va., was married on September 23, 1995, to David Scott DeVerter, son of Dr. and Mrs. John Scott DeVerter of Roanoke, Va. The marriage was performed at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Annandale, Va. by Rev. C. M. Trinkle with the groom's father assisting. Following the ceremony, a luncheon was held at the Springfield Hilton Hotel.
Sheila Brady Barth, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Dawn Duplantier of Austin, Texas; Ann DeVerter, sister of the groom, of Blacksburg, Va.; and Danielle Stallings of Durham, N.C.
Terry Burcham of Alexandria, Va., was best man. Groomsmen were Michael Brady, brother of the bride, of Austin, Texas; Trip Stallings of Durham, N.C., and Matthew Marchal of Richmond, Va.
Both bride and groom received Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Va. Tech. After a honeymoon on the Outer Banks, the couple will reside in Charlotte, N.C., where the groom is employed by Accent On DESIGN, Inc.
\ Dillon-Sprouse
Robin Sprouse and David Dillon were married September 23, 1995 in Thrasher Memorial Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koontz of Roanoke. She is a graduate of William Byrd High School. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dillon of Roanoke. He is employed by First Team Auto Mall. The newlyweds will live in Roanoke, after their wedding trip to Hawaii.
\ Gerhard - Shores
Michele L. Shores and Dr. Craig S. Gerhard were married September 23, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. in First Church of God, Christiansburg. The officiating clergyman was Pastor Ronald L. Mitchell, M. Div.
The matron of honor was Vicki S. Perkins, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Vickie L. Shores, sister-in-law of the bride, and Fawn R. Gerhard, sister-in-law of the groom. Flowergirl was Rachel A. Gerhard, niece of the groom.
The best man was Jack K. Gerhard, II, brother of the groom. The ushers were James C. Shores, brother of the bride, and R. Stanley Perkins, brother-in-law of the bride. Ringbearer was Daniel C. Shores, nephew of the bride. The guestbook was attended by Jill Croft.
The bride's white organza gown was overlayed with schiffli lace and pearls with a sweetheart neckline on a fitted bodice, accented by short lacy sleeves. The full buffant skirt shows an applique of schiffli lace enhanced by a cathedral length train. A fingertip veil of white illusion completed the look. She carried a cascade bouquet with fire & ice roses, white roses, larkspur, pansies & fern.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick C. Shores, of Christiansburg, Va. She is a graduate of Christiansburg High School and National Business College in Computer Applications Mgmt. She is employed by Finishing Touch Salon, Inc., Christiansburg.
The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack K. Gerhard, of Rawlings, Md., is a graduate of West Virginia University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He is employed by Loral Vought Systems Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, as an engineering specialist.
The newlyweds will live in Arlington, Texas after the wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico.
\ Givens-Salmon
The marriage of Kathryn Lane Salmon of Richmond, daughter of Jacqueline W. Morsink of Richmond and C. Lloyd Salmon of Sandy Hook, to Charles Alan Givens of Richmond, son of A. Lorraine Givens and Charles E. Givens, both of Roanoke, took place September 23, 1995. The ceremony and reception were held at Mr. Patrick Henry's Inn in Richmond. Dr. Phillip Cumbia officiated.
Karen Salmon Witt, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Charles E. Givens was his son's best m an.
The bride is a graduate of Virginia Tech and received an MBA from the University of Richmond this past August. The groom is a graduate of Radford University. Both are employed by Heilig-Meyers Company.
The couple will live in Richmond.
\ Gliniecki-Foley
Sheri Lynn Foley and Timothy Daniel Gliniecki were united in marriage on Saturday, September twenty-third at six o'clock in the Franklin Heights Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, in a setting of branched candelabra, palms and Peruvian lilies. The ceremony was performed by the church pastor, the Reverend Larry Holland and the Reverend Timothy Jones, uncle of the groom, of Findlay, Ohio.
A program of wedding music was provided by Rhonda Vanover, organist, Ken Richardson, saxophonist, and Cheryl Murray, soloist, and a reading by Mariah Gerow.
John and Jackie Hudson, Baltimore, Md., were hosts and guest book attendants at the church.
The bride is the daughter of Harry Donald Foley of Bassett and Barbara Foley of Rocky Mount and granddaughter of Mrs. Pauline Hodges, Rocky Mount. She is a graduate of Franklin County High School and Mary Baldwin College and is Area Supervisor with American Greetings Corporation in Charlottesville.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gliniecki of Roanoke. He is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and Elon College and is a Sales Representative with the Ben Hogan Co., Richmond.
The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a floor-length full skirted gown of metallic silk organza with scooped neckline and dropped waistline embellished with silk cording. The V-back was accented by a trail of silk covered buttons. Her headpiece was made of matching silk organza roses, pearls and baby's breath. She carried a single white lily adorned with a silk organza bow; the dress was designed by Gail Ebling of Mt. Sidney. Melissa Yvonne Foley, sister of the bride of Roanoke, was maid of honor, and bridal attendants were Allison James, Baltimore, Md., Mary Anne Harrell, Atlanta, Ga., Courtney Georges, Richmond, Amy Bradley, Covington, Sheri Sutherland, Rocky Mount, Karen King, Lisa Rutledge, Tonya Wicks, Christy Cregger and Susan Carroll, sister of the groom, all of Roanoke. Samantha Gliniecki, niece of the groom of Roanoke, was junior bridesmaids. Their dresses were full length sheaths of cranberry red and they carried hand-tied bouquets of rubrum lilies.
Bernard Gliniecki, father of the groom, was best man. The groomsmen were Robert Bolling, Cleveland, Ohio, Chris Apple and Mike Fla nnery, Baltimore, Md., Clay Woody, Hilton Head, S. C., John Williams, cousin of the bride, Tega Cay, S. C., Graham Thomas, Burlington, N. C., Stephen ``Kip'' Caudle, Richmond, Mark Gliniecki and Todd Gliniecki, brothers of the groom, and Todd Conner, all of Roanoke. Scott Carroll, nephew of the groom of Roanoke, was ring bearer.
The reception was held at the Radisson Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, with the Key West Band providing music.
Following a wedding trip to the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Charlottesville.
Pre and post wedding celebrations were hosted with an engagement party by the parents of the bride and groom on Valentines Day at the Corned Beef and Co.; a shower by the brides co-workers at the home of Linda Stevens in Waynesboro; a Texas-style barbeque given by the bride and groom attendants at the Spring Run Country Club, Roanoke; a luncheon given by Mrs. Thomas Boehling and Mrs. Gary Glontz at the home of Mrs. Boehling; a bachelorette party by the bridesmaids at Virginia Beach; a rehearsal dinner at the Hunting Hills Country Club by the groom's parents and a bridal brunch at the Crystal Spring Deli given by Mrs. Richard Williams, aunt of the bride. The groom was honored with a golf game and party hosted by friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Gliniecki entertained on Sunday at their home with an after wedding brunch for members of the bridal party, families and out of town guests.
The photography was made at the Alumnae House at Mary Baldwin College, the bride's alma mater.
\ Guilliams-Gordon
Amy Lynn Gordon and Scott Bradley Guilliams were married on September 23, 1995, at Summerdean Church of the Brethren. The bride is a daughter of June Anderson and Roger Gordon. She is employed by Rehab Services of Roanoke as a Physical Therapist Assistant. The groom is a son of Tommy and Joyce Guilliams. He is employed by Snyder-Hunt as a Ground's Supervisor. The newlyweds will reside in Roanoke.
\ Hall-Crawford
Amanda Joy Crawford and Gary Allen Hall were married May 12, 1995 in Decatur, Alabama. The bride is the daughter of Bobby and Shirley Crawford, Decatur, Alabama. The groom is the son of Claude A. Hall of Vinton, Va., and Cynthia Ann Hall of Decatur, Alabama. The newlyweds are living in Decatur, Alabama.
\ Hancock-Conner
Cari Lane Conner and Frank Butler Hancock were married September 23, 1995, at six o'clock in the evening at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia. The Reverend Branan Thompson and Father Steven Rule officiated. The reception was held at the Jefferson Center and was catered by Murphy's Of Course. Entertainment was provided by The Kings.
The bride, given in marriage by her parents, was escorted by her father, Robert Steven Conner. The maids of honor were Miss Christi Sue Conner and Miss Cathryn Leigh Conner, both sisters of the bride. The bridesmaids were Miss Whitney Carol Cranwell, friend of the bride; Miss Carolyn Connelly Hancock, sister of the groom; Miss Heather Lynn McVey and Miss Jill Ann Stevens, both friends of the bride. Miss Magan Reedy, niece of the bride, was the flowergirl.
The best man was Frank Searles Hancock, father of the groom. The groomsmen were Mr. David Patrick Booth, friend of the groom; Mr. Edward Francis Cassidy, brother-in-law of the groom; Mr. Brian James Davis, friend of the groom; Mr. Stacy Edwin Green, brother-in-law of the groom; and Mr. Scott Carlton Waskey, friend of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steven Conner and is the granddaughter of Mrs. Llora Barton and Mrs. Vivian Conner. She is a graduate of William Byrd High School and Radford University. She is employed by Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Searles Hancock. He is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and James Madison University. He is employed by Foti, Flynn, Lowen and Co., P. C.
The guestbook was attended by Mrs. Danette Reedy, cousin of the bride. The wedding music was performed by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sinclair. The trumpeter was Mr. Larry Wheeling. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at Hunting Hills Country Club.
The newlyweds will reside in Roanoke after a wedding trip to Aruba. The bride and groom wish to express their gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the pre-wedding party hosts, friends, and family for making this a very special, momentous occasion!
\ Hauser-Murphy
Nancy Elizabeth Murphy and David Drew Hauser were united in marriage on Saturday, September 23, 1995 in Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Officiating was Rev. M. Douglas Newman.
The bride, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Faith Murphy of Roanoke and Mr. Randall H. Murphy of Brentwood, Maryland, is a local artist and is also an employee of Leatherhous. The groom, son of Dr. and Mrs. William R. Hauser of Forsythe, Georgia, is a graduate of Piedmont Aerospace Institute and is employed by W.C.C.I., Inc. The bride and groom are both graduates of Cave Spring High School.
The maid of honor was Samantha Murphy, the bride's niece; and bridesmaids were Jean McDowell and Suzanne Murphy, sisters-in-law of the bride. Flowergirl was Hannah Murphy, niece, and ringbearer was Cody Murphy, nephew.
The best man, Peter Gaut, and groomsman, Bill Dowdy, are friends of the groom; and groomsman, Randall L. Murphy is the bride's brother.
Jessica, Natalie, Amelia, Barrett and Michael Grant, nieces and nephews of the groom, assisted the guestbook and presented guests with birdseed sachets. Bridal portrait by Barry Brooks Photography.
The reception was held at the Elks Lodge #197 and after their South Carolina island honeymoon, Nancy and David will reside in their home in Roanoke County.
\ Huddleston-Gray
Tina Suzanne Gray and Tony Lynn Huddleston were united in marriage on Saturday, September 23, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. with a candlelight ceremony at Lynn Haven Baptist Church with the Reverend Jeff Crabtree officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Denny Gray. Maid of honor was Ginger Gray, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids attending were Kristy Gray, sister-in-law of the bride, Rebecca Stiff, Jalenda Newman and Cristy Boothe, friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Amanda Huddleston, cousin of the groom. Flower girl was Brandie Gray, niece of the bride.
Jerry Huddleston, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Chad Huddleston and Todd Huddleston, brothers of the groom, Todd Boothe, Daryl Lucas, Brian Divers and Tracy Thomasson, friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Tyler Boothe. Wedding music was provided by Johnny Lanier and Steve Hill. Pianist was Alisha Werle. The guestbook was attended by Mary Ann Werle, aunt of the bride. The wedding was directed by Cyndi Baker, aunt of the bride.
The bride is the daughter of Donnie and Debbie Gray of Blue Ridge and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Mays of Blue Ridge and Ms. Dorothy Turner of Vinton. She is a graduate of Staunton River High School and attended Radford University. She is currently employed by Outback Steak House.
The groom is the son of Mr. Jerry Huddleston and the late Patsy M. Huddleston of Vinton and grandson of Betty Huddleston of Bedford. He is a graduate of Staunton River High School and is employed by ADT Security Systems.
After a wedding trip to Florida and the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Bedford County.
\ Peroulas-Terry
Melissa Dawn Terry and George Dean Peroulas were married September 23, 1995 in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Reverend Nicholas Bacalis officiated the ceremony, assisted by Reverend Michael L. Slaughter. The reception was held in the church fellowship hall.
The bride was escorted to the altar by her father and given in marriage by her parents. The maids of honor were Stephanie Edwards, friend of the bride; and Brenda Andrews, aunt of the bride. The bridesmaids were Tara Jones, Susan Davis, and Kim Bennett, all friends of the bride; and Becky Trent, sister of the groom. Dana Huffman served as flower girl.
George K. Peroulas, father of the groom, served as best man. John Dean Peroulas, cousin of the groom, served as koumbaro. The groomsmen were Jeff Terry, brother of the bride; Willie Trent, brother-in-law of the groom; David Hardy, stepbrother of the groom; Steve Jones and David Mitchell, friends of the groom. Zach Asimakopoulos, cousin of the groom, served as ring bearer.
The guest book was attended by Janet Stohler, friend of the bride. Programs were attended by David Andrews, uncle of the bride. The gift table attendant was Becky Waid, friend of the bride. Photographer was Jim Markey of Roanoke.
The bride is the daughte r of Steven and Carolyn Terry of Roanoke, Va. She is a graduate of William Fleming High School and Radford University, and is employed by Roanoke City Schools.
The groom is the son of George and Delores Peroulas and Laura V. Hodges, all of Roanoke, Va. He is a graduate of Northside High School and is employed by Sam's Wholesale Club.
The newlyweds will make their home in Roanoke after their honeymoon.
Missy and Dean would like to thank everyone for making this the most wonderful moment in their lives!
\ Poff-Strickler
Tanya Ann Strickler and James Wesley Poff were united in marriage September 23, 1995, in the Chapel of Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Dr. William K. Smithwick. The reception was held in Moody Hall, the alumni center on campus.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Yvonne Lavinder, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Lisa Berkley, sister of the groom; Miss Kimberly Adkins, Miss Stephanie Scearce, Miss Anne Wesley and Miss Tina Whittaker, all friends of the bride.
The best man was Mr. Jimmy Poff, father of the groom. The groomsmen were Mr. Stanley Strickler, brother of the bride; Mr. Dennis Bundens, Mr. Mark Lavinder, Mr. Patrick O'Ferrall and Mr. Teddy Paisley, all friends of the groom. The ushers were Mr. William Christopher, Mr. Marlin Ikenberry and Mr. Merlin Ikenberry, friends of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Gene A. and Gloria Strickler of Fincastle. She is a graduate of Radford University and is employed by Chaney, Thomas & Sarsfield, Inc.
The groom is the son of Mr. Jimmy Poff of Fincastle and Ms. Phyllis Mills of Elliston. He is a graduate of Virginia Military Institute and is employed by Alcatel Telecommunications Cable.
The newlyweds will live in Cloverdale, after their wedding trip to St. Lucia in the Caribbean Islands.
\ Shaw-Weaver
Alice Lynn Weaver and Richard William Shaw, Jr. were married September 23, 1995 in First United Methodist Church in Salem by Reverend Thomas Joyce. The reception was held at Holiday Inn Tanglewood. Matron of honor was Leslie Fox. Bridesmaids were Martha Weaver, sister-in-law of the bride, Laurie Robbins, Jody Ryan, and Rhonda Harris, sister of the groom. Flowergirl was Cora Harris, niece of the groom. Best man was David Baier. Ushers were Steve Kuhlmeier, Patrick Weaver, brother of the bride, Scott Master, and Hugh Embrey.
The bride is a daughter of Tom and Peggy Weaver of Salem. She is a graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg. The bridegroom, son of Susan Hawkins and Richard Shaw, both of Harrisonburg, is a graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. He is employed by General Electric. The newlyweds will live in Taiwan after the wedding trip to Bora Bora.
\ Sweeney-Guilliams
Shannon Nicole Guilliams and Greg Steven Sweeney exchanged vows on Saturday, September 23, 1995 at the Radisson Patrick Henry Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia at 7:00 p.m. in the evening. Reverend Charles Briscoe officiated the double-ring ceremony. Song Hee Uhm, harpist, provided an elegant musical montage throughout the ceremony.
The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.
The bride wore a white, long-sleeved sheath gown of alencon lace by Demetrios. The cathedral-length, detachable train was accented by a white satin Peplum. The headpiece, adorned with iridescent sequins and beads, supported a cathedral-length veil. A bouquet of white stephanotis and dendrobium orchids, accented by ivy, was carried by the bride.
Mr. Keith Snyder, friend of the bride, served as Master of Honor. Miss Modesty Morgan served her cousin as the Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth Morgan, cousin of the bride; Miss Tiffany Burnette, Miss Anita Smith, Miss Jennifer Weeks and Miss Autumn Young, all friends of the bride. Bridesmaids wore floor-length, off-the-shoulder, fitted gowns of black velvet and carried bouquets of Stargazer lilies.
Mr. Paul Sweeney served his brother as Best Man. Groomsmen included Mr. James Blankenship, cousin of the groom; Mr. Greg Alexander, Mr. Kevin Martin, Mr. Kevin Oxendine and Mr. John Withrow, all friends of the groom. The gentlemen's attire was arranged by Ron's Tuxedos and ladies' attire by Gloria Burchette and the staff of Brides House and Formals.
The guestbook was attended by Mrs. Jodie Wilkes, friend of the bride. Program attendant was Mrs. Ann Morgan, aunt of the bride.
An adult dinner and dance immediately followed the ceremony in the Grand Ball Room. Entertainment was provided by Sherman Helms. Dinner was followed by a champagne toast and the traditional cutting of the cake. The wedding confections were prepared by Mrs. Pam Dwier of ``Forever Yours''.
Mrs. Sylvia Henkley-Hedge served as the wedding director. Floral desi gns and arrangements by Rita Young and the Staff of Jobe's Florist. All wedding portraits and photography by Warren-Gilbert Studios. The videography was compiled by Blue Ridge Digital, Inc.
On the eve of the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Beaumont in the Jefferson Ball Room. A bridal breakfast was held at the Hotel Roanoke. This gathering, hosted by the bride's parents, was in honor of the members of the bridal party.
Prior to the wedding, various gatherings were also hosted by Mrs. Elaine Beaumont, Miss Wanda Sweeney and Mrs. Rita Young. These celebrations, collaborating friends and family, were greatly appreciated.
The Bride is the daughter of Steve and Wilma Guilliams of Roanoke, Virginia, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Guilliams and the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Withrow, Sr. She is a graduate of Northside High School and is presently employed by Lawrence Perry and Associates.
The Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Beaumont and Mr. Jerry Sweeney of Roanoke, Virginia, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Otho Broughman of Roanoke, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elbert P. Sweeney. He is a graduate of Klein Forest High School in Houston, Texas and is employed by Varney Electric Company.
Following a honeymoon to Bermuda, the couple will reside in Roanoke, Virginia.
\ Tuck-Wood
Alison Yvonne Wood and Edgar Roland Tuck were united in marriage on September 23, 1995, at Trinity United Methodist Church, in Conway, S.C. Rev. Robert L. Cox and Rev. H. Vernon DeLong officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Patsy Ashwell Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy D. Wood of Conway, S.C. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Odell Ashwell of Huddleston, Va., and Mrs. Rosa Wood of Conway, S.C. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy R. Tuck of Moneta, Va. Grandparents are Mrs. Elma Tuck of Moneta, Va., and Mr. Percy Morcom of Madison Heights, Va. Lisa McKinney of Bedford, Va. served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Carrie Henderson, Murrell's Inlet, S.C.; April Cassidy, Columbia, S.C.; Perry Putnam, Pamlico, S.C.; and Sheron Epting, Prosperity, S.C. Emma Wilson of Stewartsville, Va. served as flower girl. Billy R. Tuck of Moneta, Va. served as best man. Ushers were Gerald Tuck, Falls Church, Va.; Michael Tuck, Moneta, Va.; Todd Lynch, Fayetteville, N.C.; and Doc Henderson, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Donnie Ray McKinney of Bedford, Va. was ring bearer. Music was provided by organist, E. Carter Breeze, The First Baptist Church Handbell Choir, and soloists, Janet Mayers, Davis Inabnit, and Dorothy Barbour. A reception followed at Little Theatre on the campus of Coastal Carolina University. Following a wedding trip to London, England, the couple will reside at Moneta, Virginia. The bride is a graduate of Conway High School and the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. She is employed at Revco as a pharmacist. The bridegroom is a graduate of Staunton River High School and James Madison University. He is an Assistant Vice President with First Union National Bank of Virginia.
\ Wilkerson-Turner
Jodi Lynn Turner and Christopher Warren Wilkerson were married September 16, 1995 at First Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Crabtree officiating. The reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church.
The maid of honor was Jacklyn Leigh Bowles, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Beth Austin and Renee Barton.
The best man was Albert Wilkerson, father of the groom. Ushers were Matthew Wilkerson and Dwayne Clark, brothers of the gr oom. Flowergirl was Amanda Petty. Ringbearer was Casey Perkins.
The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Annette Bowles of Boones Mill, Va. and Jay and Martha Turner of Roanoke, Va. The groom is the son of Mrs. Brenda Lewis of Fincastle, Va. and Albert Wilkerson of Troutville, Va.
The newlyweds will reside in Boones Mill, Va. after a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
\ Williamson-Newman
Tammy Lee Newman and Nathan Richard (Rick) Williamson were married August 26, 1995 in a candlelight ceremony in Oakland Baptist Church. The officiating clergyman was Kelly Dampeer, Sr. The reception was held at Oakland Baptist Church.
The maid of honor was Angel Wheeler, friend. The matron of honor was Kari Reed, cousin.
The best man was Barry Henderson, friend. The ushers were Jimmy Henderson, friend, and Mark Atkins, friend.
The candlelighters were Jimmy Henderson and Mark Atkins. The guestbook was attended by Teresa Haley.
The bride's gown was white bridal satin, with a sweetheart neckline and drop waist, milton sleeves, adorned with sequins, pearls, and lace, with a cathedral train attached at the waist with a satin bow. Her bouquet was a cascade of roses.
The bride is a daughter of David and Helen Newman of Blue Ridge, and is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She is employed by Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley as Lead Asst., Health Information Management Dept.
The bridegroom, son of Robbie English and the late Nathan Richard Williamson of Roanoke, is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and is employed by Bentech Mfg. as a machinist.
Special thanks to Vickie Hudson as soloist, and Deliah Brabham as pianist.
Special thanks to Gwen McClammer for helping design my wedding gown, and also Lois McFarland for making our wedding cake.
Special thanks to our photographer, Don Hussell.
We would like to thank all of our friends and families for helping out to make this day special.
The newlyweds will live in Vinton, Va. after the wedding trip to Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
by CNB