| David and Lorene Rodden of Valera and Frank and Becky Carr of Richmond, Indiana would like to announce the approaching marriage of their children, Lindsay Carr and Joseph Rodden. The couple will be married on September 22, 2007 in Richmond, Indiana. Lindsay graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana in 2003 and now teaches at Fairview Elementary School in Richmond. Joseph graduated from Panther Creek High School in 1996 and from Howard Payne in 2001. He received his Masters Degree from ACU in Abilene in 2003. He is now Head Coach at Earlham College in Richmond. The couple will make their home in Richmond. |
| Darren Chase Hurtado is happy to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of his parents, Maegan Kay Avants and Ray M. Hurtado, both of Abilene. The bride-to-be's parents are her father, David Avants and his wife, Tonya, of Gouldbusk, and her mother, Mindy Meiron, and her husband, Trey, of Coleman. Her grandparents are Charlie and Kathleen Avants of Gouldbusk, Bo and Sandra Wilson of Coleman, and Brenda Stout of Conroe. Maegan is a 2004 graduate of Coleman High School. The groom-to-be's parents are Reyes and Maria Hurtado of Coleman. Ray is also a 2004 graduate of Coleman High School and a 2006 graduate of South Plains College. He is employed through Lauren Engineers&Constructors in Abilene. The wedding is planned for Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon at First Baptist Church in Coleman with a reception to follow at the Bill Franklin Center. A dance will also follow at approximately 7:30 that night. All family and friends are invited to attend. |
| Ingrid Terry Becomes Mrs. Devin McGinty Ingrid Terry and Devin McGinty were united in marriage on June 2, 2007, at The Gardens of Granberry Hills in San Antonio. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Becki Turney of Plano, and Ralph and Judia Terry of Coleman. The groom is the son of Tom and Karen McGinty of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The bride’s grandparents are Esther Terry and the late John F. Terry of Coleman, and Tincy Turney and the late Rex Turney of Santa Anna. The morning ceremony was performed underneath a white arbor adorned with blooming summer flowers. The pastoral setting included various shade trees, beautiful plantings, and song birds. Music was provided by a harp and violin duo from Etheridge Arrangements. Officiating for the double ring ceremony was Rev. James Berrier. Standing with the groom was Best Man, Terry Patrick, of Tucson, Arizona. The groomsmen were Tom McGinty of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chris Dellette of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Jimmy Rodriguez of Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Dario Perez of San Antonio. The groom and all attendants wore classic one-button black tuxedos. The groom wore a charcoal gray vest and tie. The groomsmen wore periwinkle and the fathers wore platinum vests and ties. The usher was Tommy McGinty, the groom’s nephew, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The wedding procession began with the bride’s mother and groom’s parents. They were followed by bridesmaids Andrea Bell, Heather Hampton, Elise Hart, and Holly Menchaca, all of San Antonio. The Matron of Honor was Denise Massey of San Antonio. All wore strapless, periwinkle satin dresses trimmed with darker organza at the waist and hem. The maids carried bouquets of pink cabbage roses and the matron of honor held a bouquet of pink cabbage roses, small pink orchids, and white stephanotis. The flower girl was Miss Aren Gaines, daughter of Amy and Mat Gaines of Coleman, and the ring bearer was Miss Stasha Thompson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Both young ladies were dressed in tea length white organza dresses trimmed with a periwinkle satin sash at the empire waist. Miss Aren Gaines distributed pink rose petals to mark the entrance of the bride. The bride wore a gorgeous satin, white gown from Alfred Angelo. The strapless dress had pearls and lace surrounding the top of the bodice. Two rows of small pearls trailed from the back of the dress down the length of the semi-cathedral train to the matching pearl and lace trim, which encircled the full train and hem of the gown. The bride carried a bouquet of white and pink flowers, including roses and orchids, along with a white heirloom handkerchief, belonging to her grandmother, Esther Terry. Ingrid Terry was escorted to the alter by her father, and given in marriage by her parents. Immediately following the ceremony, a lunch reception was held in the The Marquee Room at The Gardens of Granberry Hills. The room was decorated in white and periwinkle with tables adorned with hydrangeas, crystal pebbles, and organza overlays. Near the sweetheart’s table for the newly married couple was a beautiful bridal portrait taken by the bride’s father at Trinity University. Close by was the cake table, also decorated with white and periwinkle. The bride’s cake was a round, three- tiered Italian crème cake with vanilla crème filling. The white, whipped icing formed lovely beaded borders and draping scallops. Her cake was topped with hydrangeas. The groom’s cake was a round German chocolate cake, iced with chocolate in a reverse shell and rope design. His cake was topped with a chocolate monogram “M.” The lunch was catered by Heavenly Gourmet Catering of San Antonio. The entrée was heavenly stuffed chicken, which is a breast of chicken stuffed with goat cheese, cream cheese, and black forest ham, then breaded and sautéed and topped with poblano cream sauce. It was served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, homemade yeast rolls, and heavenly baby spinach salad. Mr. and Mrs. Devin McGinty’s first dance was a fox trot to “It Had to Be You” by Harry Connick, Jr. The parent dance was to “Rainbow Connection” by Sarah McLachlan. It was followed by the wedding party dance to “Love Shack” by the B-52’s, which had everyone dancing by the end of the song. The reception continued with dancing, cake cutting, and the bouquet and garter toss. At the end of the reception, the couple shared another dance to “At Last” by Etta James before leaving with a rice send-off. The couple then went to downtown San Antonio, to take a beautiful afternoon carriage ride, complete with a white carriage and “Just Married” sign. The couple spent a relaxing honeymoon in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. A party for the couple was hosted by Nan Markland, Ann Watson, and Jane Padgitt on December 9, 2006 at the Miller Building in Coleman. Ingrid is a 1997 graduate of May High School and a 2001 graduate of Trinity University (San Antonio). Devin is a 1996 graduate of Alamogordo High School and a 2000 graduate of New Mexico State University. They will live in San Antonio where Devin is a bank manager at USAA and Ingrid is a teacher for North East ISD. |
| Tammy Martinez of Brownwood and Joe Enriquez of Santa Anna were united in marriage Saturday, July 7 at 7:07 p.m. at Whispering Prayers Ranch, located just north of Brady and owned by Jerry and Judy DeBord. The bride is the daughter of David and Mary Garza of Brady, and the groom is the son of Joe and Julia Enriquez of Santa Anna. Carrying a bouquet of three long-stemmed red roses, the bride was escorted by her son, Joseph Trey Martinez. Jerry DeBord officiated the service. Following the ceremony, the couple, along with close friends and immediate family members enjoyed a barbecue meal at the home of the newlyweds. Their honeymoon included a short trip to Laredo, Corpus Christi and a final stay in South Padre Island. The bride is employed with Shear Success in Brady, and the groom is employed with Loadcraft in Brownwood. The couple will reside in Brady. |
Dustin Brown of Coleman and Tara Owen of Merkel are back after he surprised her with a trip to Destin and Panama City, Florida where he proposed to her on the white sandy beaches of the Emerald Coast. Tara is a 2007 graduate of Merkel High School and will be attending the Abilene School of Massage Therapy in January. She is the daughter of Terry Owen of Merkel and Marva Chaney of Abilene. Her grandparents are Bobby and Pat Owen of Merkel. Dustin is a 2004 graduate of Panther Creek High School and in the fall he will be a senior Physics Major at McMurry University in Abilene. His parents are Terry and Renee’ Brown of Coleman. His grandparents are Weldon and Betty Brown of Coleman and Jerry and Linda Callaway of Brownwood,Texas. They are planning their wedding for June 14, 2008. |
| Kristen Atkins and Cody Hodges United in Marriage May 19, 2007 Mr. and Mrs. James Hodges, former Coleman County residents now of Clyde, Texas, are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Cody James Hodges, to Kristen Joelle Atkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Atkins of Abilene, Texas. Cody's grandparents are Lucien Love of Coleman and the late Buddy Wester and Alma Wester Love of Coleman and the late J.P. and Faye Hodges of Rockwood, Texas. Cody and Kris were married by Reverend Robert Cheatheam at the Elmdale Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2007. The family pews were decorated with antique white metal sconces holding arrangements of greenery and miniature pale pink tulips. The stained glass windows were decorated with antique white metal carriage lights entwined with English ivy and lit with votive candles. A table in the back of the church held a silver seven-candle candelabra with the unity candle in front. The unity candle was decorated with pink roses and tulle. The church was also decorated with two large silver stands entwined with English ivy on each side holding large silver urns of pale pink roses with greenery. There were large pink roses lying atop the railings around the organ and piano. The bride, escorted by her father, entered the church to the theme music from Love Story. She wore a strapless white creation with self-fabric roses from the waist to the top of the dress in back. The top of the dress was scrolled all over with sequins and tiny crystals, and the bottom and train were covered with scrollwork of sequins and crystals. Her bouquet was a nosegay of pink and lime green roses with greenery, tied with pink and green ribbons. The bride's accessories were a crystal necklace and earrings. Maid of honor was D'Nae Edwards of Clyde, a close friend of both the bride and groom. Bridesmaids were Christy Silvas of Rochester, Texas and Kim Pierce of Abilene. They all wore street-length, pale lime green halter sundresses with a chiffon overlay and carried nosegays of pale pink roses with greenery, tied with pale lime green ribbons. Flower girl was Taylor Silvas of Rochester. She wore a white long dress embroidered with tiny pink roses and sequins at the top and bottom of the dress. She wore a halo of tiny pink roses in her hair. Best man was Robbie Shawver, a college roommate of Ft. Worth. Groomsmen were Adam Foster of Abilene, and cousin of the groom Ramey Burke of The Colony. The groom and all attendants wore 3-button black tuxedos, black western hats and boots. The groom and both fathers wore pale pink vests and ties with pale pink rose boutonnieres. The groomsmen all wore pale lime green vests and ties with a pale lime green rose boutonnieres. Ring bearer was Hunter Thornton, son of the bride. He wore a black, cut-away tuxedo, pale pink vest and tie, black western hat and boots, and miniature pink rose boutonniere. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony in the church Fellowship Hall. The bride's table was covered in a floor-length pink tablecloth with lace overlay and held a silver champagne bucket, pink crystal vase with lime green roses and miniature pink roses, and the bride's cake. The bride's cake was a round, 3-tier white confection with each layer separated by a pink ribbon. The cake was topped with a porcelain white bride and groom figure. The groom's table was covered with a denim cloth and overlayed with lace. It held a chocolate, 2-tier square cake and a metal lime green tub with long neck Dr. Peppers and bottled water. A silver boot with spurs held an arrangement of pink and lime green flowers. The serving pieces were made by the bride's father and had handles made of deer antlers. The refreshment table was covered in pink and held mints, nuts, chocolate-covered cherries, sausage balls, various meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, dips and a crystal punch bowl with punch. The newlyweds honeymooned in the Texas Hill Country. Kris is a 2003 graduate of Eula High School. Cody is a 2003 graduate of Clyde High School and a 2004 graduate of TSTC in Sweetwater. They will make their home in Abilene where Cody is employed by New Holland as a diesel technician. |
| Bucky & Judy Duvall will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3rd |
| Gina Strength and Michael Hatcher Exchange Vows June 1st in Boerne. Gina Strength and Cpt. Michael Hatcher were married on June 1, 2007 in Boerne, Texas. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Panther Creek High School and a 2004 graduate of UTSAHSC in San Antonio. Gina works for Dr. Varges as a dental hygienist in San Antonio. The groom graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia with a DMD degree. Cpt. Hatcher is currently stationed at Fort Hood, TX preparing for deployment to Iraq. The couple reside in Boerne. Gina is the daughter of D.J. and Toni Strength of Talpa. Cpt. Hatcher is the son of C.B. and Ann Hatcher of Fayetteville, NC. |
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| TRAMMELL-JACKSON WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT JUNE 04,2007 PATRISHIA & TOMMY JACKSON WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR PARENTS THERESA TRAMMELL AND ADAM JACKSON. PROUD PARENTS OF THE BRIDE ARE JAMIE TRAMMELL & JACKIE DODGEN OF BURKETT, & BILL TRAMMELL SR OF SAN ANGELO. PARENTS OF THE GROOM ARE SHIRLEY & RALPH BLEVINS OF BROWNWOOD & KENNETH & SUSAN JACKSON OF COLEMAN. GRANDPARENTS OF BRIDE ARE JAMES & NEDRA RUSSELL OF BROWN COUNTY, AND THE LATE VONCEAL & RUTH TRAMMELL OF COLEMAN , AND MIKE & LINDA BRADY OF BURKETT. GRANDPARENTS OF THE GROOM ARE ED & BARBARA LEMONS OF BROWNWOOD AND THE LATE EDWARD & ANN JACKSON OF COLEMAN. THE COUPLE WILL RESIDE AND WORK IN COLEMAN. SELECTIONS ARE AT J E STEPHENS & ALCO. |
Hall - Payne Announcement Gary and Carolyn Payne of Coleman would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elyse, to Robert Lynn Hall, son of Ron and Betty Hall of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Linda Hall of San Angelo. The couple will marry August 18, 2007 at the First Baptist Church in Coleman at 2:00 p.m. The bride-elect is a senior Elementary Education major at Angelo State University, and the future bridegroom is employed at Honda of San Angelo. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. |
| Mr. Martin F. and Dr. Karen Cervenka Kemper of Waco are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Annaliese Vanessa, to William Arthur Scoggin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scoggin of Waynesboro, Mississippi. Annaliese is the granddaughter of Cliff Horn, of Coleman, and the late V.J. Horn, Joe and Claudean Cervenka, and Dr. R.F Kemper. William is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Jones of Waynesboro and Mrs. Ida Mae and the late Mr. Arthur Scoggin of Hickory, Mississippi. Ms. Kemper is a graduate student at Texas A&M University, studying wildlife ecology and management. Mr. Scoggin graduated with honors from the University of Southern Mississippi and is currently pursuing a degree in physical therapy. The wedding is planned for June 30th, 2007 at Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, TX. |
| Preston Watts and Emily Byers Engagement Announced Congratulations!! |
| Mrs. Vernon Herring is pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her granddaughter, Harmony Sunshine Herring, to Cody Dale Cowley. The wedding is at 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2007 in Moran, Texas. The reception is to follow at the American Legion Hall of Moran. Harmony is the daughter of Edward, Jr. and the late Lori Huffman. She grew up and attended school in Santa Anna, Texas. Harmony lives and works in Abilene, Texas. Cody is the son of Richard Cowley of Potosi, Texas and Cindy Huskey of Moran, Texas. He grew up in Eula, Texas and graduated from Eula High School. Cody currently lives and works in Abilene. |
| Bill and Becky Martin of Santa Anna announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Buffy Martin to Dustin Maedgen, son of Tracy and Kelvin Eoff of Rockwood and Gary Maedgen of Houston, Texas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Willa Faye Pauley of Talpa and the late Ferman Pauley and Felton Martin of Trickham and the late Bettie Martin. The groom is the grandson of Roland and Betty Duus of Rockwood and Marie Kennedy of Coleman and the late Aubrey Maedgen. The bride and groom attended Cisco Junior College and graduated from Texas State University in May of 2006. Both are employed by Elgin Independent School District as teachers and coaches. The couple will exchange vows on June 23, 2007 in Cozumel, Mexico. |
A wedding shower, honoring Josh Liles & LeDawn Burt, will be held on Saturday, July 7th at 3:00 at the Central Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 201 West Mesquite. Josh and LeDawn's wedding selections are at J.E. Stevens (Coleman), Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. All friends and family are invited to attend the shower. Also, guys are invited!! ------------------------------------ Dr. Scott and Debbie Burt of Big Spring, Texas would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, LeDawn Burt, to Joshua Lee Liles, grandson of Ken and Doris Liles of Coleman. Joshua is the son of Julie and Mark Coleman of Atwater, California. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jim and Mary Burt, Ann Fitts and the late James Fitts of Big Spring. The couple are both attending Arlington Baptist College. LeDawn is pursuing a degree in education and Joshua is a youth ministries major. The wedding will take place on July 14, 2007 in Big Spring, Texas. |
Daniel Haynes of Gonzales, and Caitlyn Haynes of Santa Anna, would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their mother, Charity Haynes, to Dusty McCrary of Santa Anna. Dusty is the son of Billy Don McCrary of Santa Anna, Terry and Margie Hughes of Tuscola, and very special to his heart, Toni Watson of Santa Anna. Dusty’s grandparents include: Luther and the late Hazel McCrary of Santa Anna, and Loraine and the late Roy Morelock of Brownwood. Charity is the daughter of Janie Banta of Coleman, Gerry and Susan Calk of Kansas City, Missouri and Herbie Strength of Coleman Co. Charity’s grandparents include: The late D.J. and late Ruth Banta of Coleman, Norris and Dora Calk of Coleman and Louise and the late Bill Strength of Coleman. The couple will exchange vows in a double ring ceremony on September 29th at the Northside Baptist Church in Santa Anna. |
| Craig-Jernigan wedding Elizabeth Coral Craig and Kory Scott Jernigan were united in marriage on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Southside Church of Brownwood. Minister Jerry Evans officiated the double ring ceremony. Elizabeth is the daughter of Kendall and Shari Craig of Coleman. Her grandparents are Roy and JoAnn Buse of Santa Anna and Evelyn and the late Lee Craig of Coleman. Kory is the son of Monte and Diane Jernigan of Goldthwaite and the grandson of Jimmy and Mary Jernigan of Goldthwaite and Jerry and Betty Matheson of Kansas. The church was decorated with white bows on the aisle and red, creme and antique roses. The bride's colors of browns, reds and cremes were displayed throughout the church. Wedding music was provided by Chris and Jenny Craig, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. Instrumental selections on guitar were played, and the couple performed duets to Here Am I; Your Love is Extravagant; and Beautiful One. The bride, given in marriage by her father Kendall Craig, wore a white strapless gown with a full-length train and beadwork adorning the bodice. The two-layer veil came to the middle of the back. She carried a bouquet of creme, red and antique roses. Maid of honor was Laura Craig, cousin of the bride of Conroe, and bridesmaids were Staci Taylor, sister of the groom of Waco and Danielle Gras, cousin of the bride of Victoria. All bridal attendants wore tea length, satin slipdresses of brown with spaghetti straps and a creme color satin belt. Their bouquets were creme roses. Flower girl was Emy Jernigan, daughter of the bride and groom of Brownwood. She was attired in a white gown with beadwork and carried a wicker basket with creme rose petals. The groom wore a black tuxedo with white vest and suit tie. Brady Taylor, brother-in-law of the groom of Waco, served as best man. Groomsmen were Bobby Womack and P.J. Shillings, friends of the groom of Goldthwaite. All attendants wore black tuxedos with toffee-colored vests and chocolate suit ties. Seating guests were Mickey Renfro, cousin of the groom of Odessa, Cody Craig, brother of the bride of Stephenville, and Brandon Moore, friend of the groom of Goldthwaite. A reception was held at The Depot following the ceremony. Tables were covered with creme-colored cloths and held candles and centerpieces featuring the wedding colors. The cake table held candles and the bride's bouquet. The bride's cake was decorated with roses, and was specially made by the bride's grandmother, JoAnn Buse. The groom's cake was chocolate with chocolate-dipped strawberries. Houseparty members were Marie Grace, Laurie Wheelington and Monica Lira, all friends of the bride and groom of Brownwood. After a week-long wedding trip to North Carolina, the couple is now at home in Brownwood. The bride, a Coleman High School and TSTC Brownwood graduate, is employed as an accountant with Kathryn J. Isbell, CPA. The groom is a graduate of Goldthwaite High School and TSTC and is employed as a sales associate with Home Depot. A rehearsal dinner was held on Friday evening, November 3rd, at Prima Pasta, hosted by Monte and Diane Jernigan, parents of the groom. |
| Tonya and David Avants of Valera and Davis and Christi Stratton of Boyd would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their son and Kelsey's brother, Colby Stratton, to Gwendolyn Soto of the Woodlands. Gwen is the daughter of Richard Soto of Conroe and Renee Austin of Cleveland. Colby and Gwen have made their home in The Woodlands, where Colby is employed by North Houston Pole Line, while Gwen is pursuing her teaching career at North Harris Community College. While attending school she is employed by Primrose School of The Woodland at College Park as an assistant teacher. The couple will be married in April 2008 in the Houston area. |
| Terry & DeAnn Wilson of Sudan along with The Honorable Gordon & Donna Green of Muleshoe would like to announce the engagement of their children, Kenzi Delynn Wilson and Rhett Houston Green. Kenzi is the granddaughter of Sam & Bonnie Wilson of Coleman, Margaret Slayton of Ft. Worth, and the late Doyle Roberts of Bangs. She is also the great-granddaughter of Alfred J. Roberts of Coleman, and the late Jessie Mae Roberts and Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Hill all of Coleman. The wedding is planned for August 11, 2007 at the Historical Allan House in downtown Austin. |
| HAPPY ANNIVERSARY on July 9th, to my wonderful husband, MIKE! It's been a great 30 years and I look forward to many more. We have been truly blessed. LYB's, Evyonne |
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Engagement Announced Derry and Tracy Rankin of Coleman are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Melissa LeAnn Rankin, to Jason Bradley Johnson, son of Lynne Johnson of North Richland Hills, Texas and Robert Dodd of Camp Verde, Arizona. Melissa is a 1999 graduate of Coleman High School and a 2004 graduate of Texas A & M University with a BS in Agricultural Development. Melissa is employed by Adecco Employment Services in Irving as a Staffing Consultant and Supervisor. Melissa is the granddaughter of Bonny and Carrie Whitfield, Bonnie Rankin and the late R.L. Rankin all of Coleman and the great-granddaughter of Essie Beissel also of Coleman. Jason served in the U.S. Navy after completing school in Omaha, Nebraska. Jason is employed in Fort Worth as a steel fabricator by Sandman & Associates International, a government contractor for Lockheed Martin. Jason is the grandson of Valeria Hickenbottom and the late Donald Hickenbottom of Kearney, Nebraska and Floyd and Joy Dodd of Elm Creek, Nebraska. Wedding vows will be exchanged on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 5 o’clock at the Heritage Hall in Coleman. All friends and family are invited to share in this special occasion. |
