ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, February 18, 1996 TAG: 9602200044
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 8 EDITION: METRO
Miss Sarah Leigh Tanner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Tanner, of Madison County, and Mr. Daniel Lee Board, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lee Board, Sr., of Floyd County, were united in marriage on December 30, 1995. The Rev. Tommy Palmer performed the double-ring ceremony at 5:30 in the afternoon at Thoroughfare Bible Church, Madison.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a floor length, white gown that featured a jeweled neckline with long illusion sleeves. The elongated bodice was delicately adorned with venise lace leaves. The circular skirt of multi-layers of tulle had a sweep train. The finger-tip veil fell from the headband of venise lace appliques added to the base of the veil by the mother of the bride. She carried a bouquet of winter white and champagne roses.
Mrs. Vicki Tanner Cash, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridal attendants were Mrs. Lacy Ann Henshaw, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Deanne McGhee and Mrs. Beth Brooks, friends of the bride. Miss Sara Beth Marr, cousin of the bride, served as flowergirl.
Mr. Daniel Lee Board, Sr., father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Stephen Hartley and Mr. Kevin Lee, friends of the groom; Mr. Kevin Cash, brother-in-law of the bride; Mr. Jamey Tanner, brother of the bride. Master Tu cker Ford, cousin of the bride, served as ringbearer. The program attendant was Kelly Yeatts, cousin of the groom. The guestbook attendant was Miss Krista Oyler, friend of the couple.
The bride is a graduate of Madison County High School and Bridgewater College. She is a teacher with the Augusta County Public School system. The groom graduated from Floyd County High School and Bridgewater College. He received a Master's Degree from Radford University and is employed as a police officer with the Albemarle County Police Department.
The rehearsal dinner and the reception were held in the Aberdeen Barn in Culpeper.
After a honeymoon trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple now resides in Charlottesville. Dalton-Eames
Wanda L. Eames and M. Keith Dalton were united in marriage on Dec. 30, 1995 at Furnace Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Johnston and the Rev. W. Lee Eames, Jr. performed the double ring ceremony.
Katheryn Underwood, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Catherine Eckermann, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Phyllis Johnson and Donna Perdue, friends of the bride.
James Dalton served his son as best man. Groomsmen were Tony Dalton, brother of the groom, Matt Funk and Joe Litchard, friends of the groom.
Flower girls were Katie Eames and Molly Eames, nieces of the bride. Ring bearers were Cameron Dalton and Russ Dalton, nephews of the groom. Acolytes were Tim Taylor, cousin of the bride and Mike Mabe, friend of the groom. Guestbook attendant was Christy Hodges, cousin of the bride. The wedding was directed by Gladys Taylor, aunt of the bride.
A program of music was provided by Ronda Vanover, pianist, and soloist Cheryl Eames and Melissa Eames, sisters-in-law of the bride, and Beth Dalton and Kathy Dalton, sisters-in-law of the groom.
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lee Eames, Sr. of Rocky Mount, is a graduate of Franklin Co. High School and received her B.S. degree from Bluefield College and her Master's degree from V.P.I. & S.U. She is employed with the Roanoke City Schools. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Dalton of Salem, is a graduate of Salem High School, Va. Western Community College, and Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy. He is a police officer in the Roanoke Valley.
Following a southern wedding trip, the couple will reside in Roanoke, Va. Downey-Austin
Stephanie Leigh Austin and Charles Edward Downey were united in marriage on February 10, 1996, at Forest Grove Baptist Church in Eagle Rock, Virginia with the Rev. Steven W. Harris officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Hiram and Barbara Austin of Troutville. She is a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and Virginia Western Community College in Radiologic Technology and Business Management. She is employed by Lewis-Gale Hospital.
The groom is the son of D onnie and Betty Downey of Clifton Forge. He is a graduate of Alleghany High School and is employed by Norfolk Southern Corp.
Following a honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will live in Roanoke. Garcia-Hosp
Susan Pugh Hosp and Jorge Mario Garcia were married Wednesday, February 14, 1996 at the First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia. The Reverend Dr. W. Philip West officiated. The wedding attendants were Benjamin H. Hosp, son of the bride; Cathleen R. Garcia and William A. Garcia, daughter and son of the groom. The bride is a Sales Associate with MKB Realtors. Dr. Garcia is a physician with OBGYN Associates of Roanoke Valley. Glontz-Fowlkes
Robin Theresa Fowlkes and Michael Scott Glontz were married at 2:00 P.M. on February 10th, 1996 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fowlkes of Danville, Va. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Gary Glontz of Roanoke, Va.
Reverend Eugene McCreesh performed the ceremony.
Music was presented by Marion Lovelace, Jerry Lowe, Zena Lowe, and Anita Sain.
The bride was escorted by her father.
The maid of honor was Allison Fowlkes, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Cheryl Murray, sister of the groom, Shelly Ferner, sister of the groom, Charlene Law, Jenny McBride, Becca Boyce, and Shelly Church.
The best man was the brother of the groom, David Glontz. The groomsmen were Michael Fowlkes, brother of the bride, Jeff Ferner, Ed Murray, Ned Hedley, John Boehling, and Mike Boehling.
The flower girls were Michelle and Jaime Murray, nieces of the groom. The ring bearer was Jonathan Brown.
A reception followed at the Government House Hotel.
The bride is a 1989 graduate of George Washington High School and a 1993 graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She is employed by Northwest School of the Arts.
The groom is a 1987 graduate of Cave Spring High School and a 1991 graduate of Wake Forest University. He is employed by United Way.
Following a honeymoon trip to Germany, the couple will live in Winston-Salem, NC. Henritze-Hayes
Pamela Joyce Hayes and Daniel Parker Henritze were married February 15, 1996, in Melrose Baptist Church with Rev. William Greene officiating. The reception was held at the church. The maid of honor was Katrina Sisk, friend. Bridesmaids were Sheri Basham and Tammy Carter-Hill, friends. Charles Henritze, Jr., brother of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were Steve Stimeling and David Stanfill, friends. Cynthia Cohernour attended the guestbook. The bride is the daughter of Lindy and Joyce Hayes, Roanoke. She graduated from William Fleming High School and is employed by First Union. The groom is the son of Charles Henritze, Sr., Tampa, Florida, and Teresia Henritze, Roanoke. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and is employed by Candle Artisan, Inc. The newlyweds will honeymoon at Snowshoe, West Virginia. Lee-Sherman
Cynthia Alina Sherman and Anthony Blake Lee were united in marriage on September 30, 1995 at Unity of Roanoke Valley with the Rev. Maurita Wiggins officiating in a beautiful candlelight double ring ceremony.
Maid of honor was Heather West of Blacksburg; and matron of honor was Mary Sifers of Salem. Bridesmaids were Julie Welch of New Castle, and Regeana Sandidge of Roanoke, sister of the groom.
Best man was Dr. David Lawson of Lynchburg. The groomsmen were Jeff Wheeler and Kevin Knight, both of Roanoke; and Kerry Lee of Vinton, brother of the groom.
Flower girls were Victoria Lee, daughter of the groom, Kandyce and Chelsea Sherman, nieces of the bride, all of Roanoke; and ringbearer was Mi chael Allmendinger, cousin of the bride, of Boyertown, Pa.
The guestbook and programs were attended by Sandra Sherman, sister-in-law of the bride; and Roberta Mills, friend of the bride.
The bride was escorted to the alter by her father. She wore an elegant gown of satin by Mori Lee from Sa I Do Bridal. The fitted bodice was heavily embellished with pearls and sequins. The leg of mutton sleeves were beautifully detailed in matching lace and pearls. The full skirt extended into a cathedral train which was enhances with cut-outs embellished in pearls. The brides headpiece and bouquet were fashioned by the bride and her mother, as well as the attendants dresses and flowers.
Wedding music was provided by Ronn Lowe, organist; Dr. Erma Rose, pianist; Mark Mitchell, trumpeter; and soloists, JoEllen Famularo and Skip Brown.
A reception was held at Taylor Masonic Lodge, Salem. Following a honeymoon trip to Hilton Head, the couple will reside in Roanoke.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Sherman and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Greenawalt, all of New Castle. She is a graduate of Craig County High School and Ferrum College. She is employed as Assistant Database Administrator at Moore's Executive Office of Roanoke.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lee of Troutville. He is a graduate of Berean Christian Academy and attended Virginia Western Community College and National Business College. He is employed by Optical Cable Corp. of Roanoke. Nystrom-Bivens
Keller Houck Bivens and Marc Gideon Nystrom were married on February 17, 1996, at Second Presbyterian Church with Reverend William R. Klein officiating. The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Roanoke Country Club.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Hill Bivens, Jr. She is a graduate of North Cross School, University of Virginia, and T. C. Williams School of Law.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Edward Nystrom of Richmond, Virginia. He is a graduate of St. Christopher's School and the University of Virginia.
The maids of honor, sisters of the bride, were Elisabeth Terrell Bivens and Mary Margaret Campbell Bivens, both of Roanoke. The bridesmaids were Tracy Reynolds Bradshaw of Roanoke, Andrea Denny of Austin, Texas, Susan Maria Ibrahim, Virginia Nelle Carrington, both of Charlottesville, Virginia, Dagney McElveen Grant of Atlanta, Georgia, Elizabeth Laird Kurtz of Falls Church, Virginia, Danika Ann Nystrom of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Julia Gray Nystrom of Richmond, Virginia.
The best man, brother of the groom, was David Scott Nystrom of Richmond, Virginia. The groomsmen were Carl Hill Bivens III, Peter Hartwell Bowles, Matthew Midkiff Farley, James Thomas Rhodes, William Lake Taylor , all of Richmond, Virginia, Henry Hanna McVey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Timothy Columbus McCoy of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Samuel Erskine Farnham of Charlotte, North Carolina, John Stewart O'Keefe of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Christopher Gresham Walmsley of Prague, The Czech Republic.
After a honeymoon to St. Lucia, the couple will reside in Richmond, Virginia. Oldham-Vaughan
Janique Lennette Vaughan and William David Oldham were united in marriage on January 27, 1996, at the First Baptist Church in Galax, Virginia. The Reverend R. Claxton Hall officiated at the 7:00 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Maurice Vaughan, Jr., of Galax. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Hattie Sue Catron and the late Roby E. Catron of Galax and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman M. Vaughan, also of Galax.
The bridegroom is the son of Ms. Sandra Oldham of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Oldham, also of Greensboro, North Carolina.
A program of wedding music was presented by a string quartet and tenor vocalist from the North Carolina School of The Arts.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of white alencon lace embroidered with pearls. The fitted sheath featured an off the shoulder neckline with long fitted sleeve. An attached chapel train of diamond voile illusion was outlined with alencon lace. The veil of diamond voile illusion was held by a headband of white silk shantung rosebuds and matching alencon lace. She carried a cascade of brid al white roses, lilies and babies breath with satin streamers.
Mrs. Felicia V. Shields, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Ms. Tracy Bennett of New York City, New York, Ms. Wendy Turney of Oakwood, Georgia, Mrs. Cherie Downey of Galax, Virginia, Mrs. Michelle King of Galax, Virginia, and Mrs. Gina Oldham, sister-in-law of the groom, of Cordova, Tennessee.
Mr. Billy Oldham, father of the groom, was his son's best man. Groomsmen were Scott Shields, brother-in-law of the bride, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Tim Isom of Charlotte, North Carolina, Doug Oldham, brother of the groom, of Cordova, Tennessee, Kenny True of Greensboro, North Carolina, Davy Nodine of Lewisville, North Carolina, and Jim Wilson of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Magnolia Room.
The bride is vice-president in charge of retail sales at Maurice Vaughan, Inc., in Galax, Virginia. The bridegroom is in management at Flow Motors in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Following a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will reside in Galax, Virginia. Ritenour-Martin
Lori Anne Martin and Peter Daniel Ritenour were united in marriage during a candlelight ceremony on February 10, 1996, at 6:30 in the evening. The ceremony was held at Enon Baptist Church in Roanoke by Pastor Mark Washington. The reception immediately followed in Taylor Hall at the church.
The bride was given in marriage by Walter Percey Obenshain, grandfather of the bride. Lisa Martin, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Robin Smiley, sister of the bride, Kim Dillon, friend of the bride, and Michele Fizer, friend of the bride. The maid of honor and bridesmaids all wore black off the shoulder evening gowns. They carried bouquets of red California roses, white mums, freesia, and the star of Bethlehem flower. The flower girl, Renee Smiley, wore a white satin dress and carried a basket of red rose petals.
The bride wore a gown of white duchess satin with off the shoulder scooped neckline. The straight skirt was edged in wide border of alencon lace. The detachable cathedral train was adorned with scattered lace appliques of alencon. The headpiece was a beaded and pearled headband with attached two tier veil of illusion. The bride carried a bouquet of red Ecuador roses, stephanotis, white orchids and mums.
The groom wore black tails and white stained glass vest and bow tie. The best man and all groomsmen wore black tuxedos with black stained glass vest and bow tie. The best man was Daniel Ritenour, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Robert Dorton, Robert Cook and Robert Wilkes, all friends of the groom. The ring bearer was Dylan Meador, godchild of the bride and groom.
The newlyweds plan to live in Roanoke after the wedding trip to Disney World and a cruise to the Bahamas.
The couple would like to thank their family and friends for sharing the happiest day of their life.
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