ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Sunday, February 18, 1996 TAG: 9602200096
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 8 EDITION: METRO
Mr. and Mrs. Orin Moses of Roanoke are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Arlain Andrews, to Michael Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Roanoke.
Arlain is a 1990 graduate of Cave Spring High School and attended Virginia Western Community College. She is employed as the Marketing Assistant for Tanglewood Mall.
Michael is a 1983 graduate of Northeast High School in Northeast, Pennsylvania and attended Edinboro University. He is employed by Lowes of Roanoke.
The wedding is planned for October 26, 1996. Dillon-Lowman
Tammy Marie Dillon and Mark Daniel Lowman would like to announce their engagement this past December. Tammy is the daughter of Ocie R. Dillon and Lenford Everette Dillon of Rocky Mount, Va. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and is employed by First Union National Bank. Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lowman, Sr. of Roanoke. He is a graduate of Radford University and is employed by Montgomery County Public Schools. The couple are planning a July wedding. Foster-Morgan
Katharine Raye Foster and James Kahle Morgan Jr. are engaged and planning to be married on April 20, 1996 in San Antonio, Tx. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Foster Jr. of San Antonio, Tx. She was graduated from Hollins College and is employed by Hollins College. He is a son of Dr. and Mrs. James K. Morgan of Roanoke, Va. He was graduated from Radford University and is employed by Chas. Lunsford Sons & Associates. Gibson-Hale
Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Gibson, Jr. of Pulaski announce the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Gibson, to David Hale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hale of Floyd. The engagement took place in Cancun Mexico.
The bride-elect is a 1987 graduate of Pulaski High School, 1992 graduate of paralegal studies, a former Miss Virginia-America contestant 1992, Miss Virginia-USA top-15 finalist, Miss Pulaski Co. Speedway. She has worked with Marilyn's Modeling Agency in N.C., for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company & Sony Corporation at professional sporting events such as the Women's Pro Volleyball Tour and NASCAR Winston Cup Races. She was formerly employed in Miami, Florida, but now is employed at McClung's Lumber Company in Salem.
The groom-elect is a graduate of Floyd County High School 1983, and attended Radford University. He is President and Owner of Beaver Creek Nursery in Floyd. A July 27, 1996 wedding will take place at the First Baptist Church in Radford, Va. The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii. Gokbudak-Lovell
Lale Deniz Gokbudak and Matthew Bruce Lovell are engaged. The wedding date is set for June 8, 1996 in Blacksburg. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lila and Ralph E. Wright and the late Dr. Mehmet T. Gokbudak, all of Salem. She is a graduate of Glenvar High School and is currently a senior in Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Connie and Larry K. Parady, Sr. of Salem and Dr. Bernard W. Lovell of North Windham, Connecticut. He is a graduate of Salem High School and is currently a senior in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Grant-Haskins
Sarah Elizabeth Grant and Darryl Haskins are engaged and planning to be married on June 29, 1996, in Roanoke. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur E. Grant of Roanoke. She is a graduate of William Fleming High School and Radford University. Sarah is a kindergarten teacher with Roanoke County Schools. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby H. Haskins and Mrs. Brenda F. Brown of Rocky Mount. He is a graduate of Franklin County High School. Darryl is a supervisor for the Lane Company. Gross-Sprenger
Dina Lynn Gross and W. Cary Sprenger are engaged and planning to be married May 5, 1996 in Roanoke.
She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gross of Florham Park, N.J. and of Ms. Lane Gross of Tamarac, Fl. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in telecommunications. She is employed by PageNet, Inc.
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sprenger of Roan oke, Va. He is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and attended Virginia Western Community College. He is employed by Howard's of Boca in Boca Raton, Fl. Hoover-Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hoover of Christiansburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Marie, to Anthony Sterling Thomas, grandson of Mrs. Paulene T. Dewey of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Miss Hoover is a graduate of Radford University and is an Interior Designer in Richmond. Mr. Thomas is a graduate of United States Military Academy and has a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. He is currently a dental student at the Medical College of Virginia.
The wedding is planned for June 1 in Richmond. Hurst-Battle
Dr. & Mrs. Price H. Hurst, Jr. of Roanoke are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Joli Ayn, to William Lee Battle, son of Mrs. Jane B. Battle and the late William R. Battle, also of Roanoke. A Fall wedding is planned.
Miss Hurst is a graduate of Westhampton College, University of Richmond, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History. She is employed by First Union Corporation of Roanoke.
Mr. Battle received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell Un iversity and his MBA in Finance from Emory University in Atlanta. He is the Common Stock Portfolio Manager and Investment Analyst for Shenandoah Life Insurance Company. Johnson-Bright
Michele Renee Johnson and Marvin Curtis Bright, II are engaged and planning to be married on July 27, 1996 in Roanoke, Va.
She is a daughter of Mr. Claude W. Johnson of Callaway, Va. and Mrs. Margie McGuire of Fredricksburg, Va. She is a graduate of Franklin County High School and Radford University, and is employed by McNeil Consumer Products Company.
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Bright of Roanoke, Va. He is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and attended Virginia Western Community College, and is President of Bright Services, Inc. Longworth-Jones
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Longworth of Roanoke, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Elaine, to Rudolph V. Jones, Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph V. Jones, Sr. of Moneta. A March 2nd wedding is planned. Newell-DeBord
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Newell, Jr. of Roanoke, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Elizabeth to Jason Scott DeBord of Glen Allen, Virginia.
Miss Newell is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and Radford University. She is currently enrolled in Radford University Graduate School in Speech Language Pathology.
Mr. DeBord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. DeBord of Glen Allen, is a graduate of Hermitage High School and Radford University.
An August 17 wedding is planned. Nolen-Blake
Nancy B. Nolen and Leonard J. Nolen II are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Ellen, to Mark Charles Blake. Victoria graduated from North Carolina School of the Arts with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts and completed three years post graduate study at the Conservatory of Music in Vienna, Austria. Victoria is now employed by Chubb & Son, Inc. as Sales Account Manager in Bridewater, N.J. Mark is a graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a minor in Religion and History. Mark is employed by Braishfield Associates in Clinton, N.J. as a corporate Vice President and Director of Benefit Resources and Investor Services. The couple became engaged on July 10, 1995 and a wedding is planned for May 18, 1996 in Roanoke, Virginia. Otey-Johnson
Edna Largenia Otey and Robert Russa Johnson Jr. are engaged and planning to be married on October 12, 1996 in Roanoke, Va. She is a daughter of the late Edna Elizabeth Otey and Patricia Ann Williams of Roanoke, Va. She was graduated from Patrick Henry High School and Bennett College, Greensboro, N.C. She is employed by Roanoke City/Commissioner of the Revenue. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Johnson Sr. of Roanoke. He was graduated from William Fleming High School and Virginia Tech/ bachelors and masters degrees. He is employed by the Roanoke City School ystem. Poff-Reedy
Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Poff of Roanoke announce the engagement of their daugh ter, Ellen Jo Poff, to David L. Reedy, son of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Reedy of Goodview, Va.
Ellen is employed by Allstate Insurance Co. She graduated from Staunton River High School and attended Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee.
David graduated from William Byrd High School and is a senior at Radford University.
The wedding is planned for '97. Ramsay-Johnson
Joan Elizabeth Ramsay and Carl Johnson are engaged and planning to be married May 4, 1996 in Urbanna, Va. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ramsay of Urbanna, Va., and is self-employed in Computer Graphics.
He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson of St. Helens, Merseyside, England, and is employed by the American Red Cross in Roanoke. Reynolds-Plummer
Jennifer L. Reynolds and Eric N. Plummer are engaged and planning to be married Saturday, April 26, 1997, in Roanoke. Jennifer is the daughter of Robin and Vincent Reynolds of Vinton. She graduated from Meredith College, Raleigh, N. C., May 1995, and she is currently enrolled in the Master's program in Speech Pathology at James Madison University. Eric is the son of Nancy and Ray Plummer, Charlotte, N. C. He graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh, N. C. He is employed by Plummer Graphics in Charlotte, N. C. Starnes-Louis
Mr. and Mrs. John Starnes announce the engagement of their daughter, Betsy Shea, to Mr. Sebastien Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Louis of Baccarat, France.
Ms. Starnes is a graduate of William Byrd High School and the College of William and Mary. Mr. Louis is a graduate of the School of Hotel Management and Catering, Strasbourg, France. Ms. Starnes and Mr. Louis are currently attending The University of Nice in France. A late summer wedding is planned. Wainwright-Donahue
Leigh Ashley Wainwright and Daniel (Chip) Lawrence Donahue were engaged on Easter morning of last year and are planning an outdoor wedding for June 8th, 1996.
She is the daughter of Taylor and Brenda Wainwright of Salem, Virginia. Ashley is a graduate of Hollins College.
He is the son of Joseph and Donnie Curulla of Vinton, Virginia. Chip will graduate from Radford University in 1996. Walker-Dezzutti
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jennings of Roanoke and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walker of Salem are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Walker, to John Joseph Dezzutti, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gino Dezzutti of Roanoke.
Beth is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and will graduate from Radford University in May. John is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and Radford University. He is employed, in management, by Macy's Department Stores in Arlington, Va.
The wedding is planned for August 17, 1996 in Roanoke. Yates-Clifton
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Yates of Christiansburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Candace Michelle Yates, to Richard Douglas Clifton, Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cornish of Christiansburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Clifton of Austin, Texas.
Miss Yates' grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bragg of Christiansburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yates, also of Christiansburg.
Mr. Clifton's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clement Leone of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Anita Cornish of Warren, Connecticut.
Miss Yates attended Christiansburg High School and is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She is employed as a staff accountant with Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates.
Her fiance' is also a graduate of Christiansburg High School and is currently attending New River Community College, where he plans to receive a degree in Computer Programming. He is employed by Wal-Mart and the Coca-Cola Company.
A June wedding is planned.
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