Katherine Marie Jeffress and Justin Ryan Gladden are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Judy S. and Robert B. Jeffress of St. Joseph. He is the son of Deb and Sam Gladden of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Central High School and is employed with American Family Insurance as a senior processor.
The future groom is a 2001 graduate of Central High School and is employed with Collins Plastering Inc. as a union carpenter.
Their wedding is to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Stoney Creek Inn. Friends and relatives are invited.

Jenna McCarron and Clayton James Snapp are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Pamela McCarron and Charles Dennis McCarron, both of St. Joseph. He is the son of Lisa and James Snapp of Forest City, Mo.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Central High School. She is employed by AT&T Global Wireless as an account executive.
The future groom is a 2002 graduate of South-Holt High School in Oregon, Mo. He is employed by Seaman & Schuske Metal Works as a sheet metal worker.
Their wedding is to be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12. 2008, at Sandals Ocho Rios Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
A reception will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Paradise Park in Oregon, Mo. Friends and relatives are invited.

Stacey Derks and Joshua McMillen are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of John and Patty Derks of King City, Mo. He is the son of Scott and Debbie McMillen of King City.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of King City High School and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She plans to attend graduate school in the fall to pursue a master’s degree.
The future groom is a 2003 graduate of King City High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with emphasis in forensic science and a minor in criminal justice. He plans to attend graduate school in the fall to pursue a master’s degree.
Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. James Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the church’s parish center. Friends and relatives are invited.

Abby Leigh Scheib and Nicholas Ray Christensen are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Carla and Scott Scheib of Oregon, Mo.
He is the son of Terri and Dennis Christensen of Maryville, Mo.
The future bride, a 2005 graduate of South Holt High School in Oregon, will graduate in May from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. She plans to attend the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Mo., in September.
The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Maryville High School and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State with a bachelor of science degree in business management. He is employed with Burger King in Maryville as an assistant manager.
Their wedding is to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21. 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Oregon. A reception will follow at 6:30 p.m. at Countryside Bistro.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Amber Glass and Joshua Ebling are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Kimberly and David Armagost of St. Joseph.
He is the son of Paula Baskett and Carl Parham and Kevin Ebling, all of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Lafayette High School and is employed at Dillard’s as a sales associate.
The future groom attended Lafayette High School and is employed with Earl May Nursery as a landscaper.
Their wedding will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Ambassadors Wedding Chapel. A reception will follow at the Southside Reception Hall. Friends and relatives are invited.

Linda (Swope) Jeffers and Victor Sare were married March 29, 2008, at their St. Joseph home.
She is the daughter of the late Selma (Morris) Swope and the late Orville Swope. He is the son of the late Lillian (Matthews) Sare and the late Harold R. Sare.
Maid of honor was Kathy Cooper.
Best man was Marion Howell.
The newlyweds live in St. Joseph.
She is a 2006 graduate of Hillyard Technical Center as a licensed practical nurse and is employed with Caregivers Home Health as a licensed practical nurse. She retired from the Missouri Department of Mental Health in 2004.
He retired from the Department of Mental Health as a security officer.

Ashley Yount and Scott Washburn were married Dec. 20, 2007, at Lowdermilk Park in Naples, Fla., by George Powers.
She is the daughter of Lori and Kevin Yount of Fremont, Neb.
He is the son of Scotia and Nick Washburn of King City, Mo.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Maid of honor was Dawn Kreikemeier, and bridesmaids were Kim Schmoldt and Jacole Mahoney.
Best man was JR Washburn, and groomsmen were Conner Yount and Clete Yount.
A reception was held in Fremont, Neb.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Naples, Fla. They live in Fremont.
She is a 2002 graduate of Fremont High School and a 2006 graduate of Midland Lutheran College in Fremont. She is employed with the Fremont Public Schools as a fourth-grade teacher.
He is a 1996 graduate of King City R-I High School and a 2000 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He is employed with Hormel Foods as an operations manager.

Jack and Eusona “Tony” (Field) Robinson of St. Joseph will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Monday, April 7.
They were married on that date in 1948 in Mound City, Mo. He retired from Meadow Gold Dairy and the St. Joseph School District Special Ed. bus drivers. She retired from the St. Joseph School District food service.
Their sons are Richard and his wife of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Greg of Thailand. There are two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
No celebration is planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 530 N. 24th St., St. Joseph, MO 64501.

OREGON, Mo. — Edward and Darlyne Kurtz of Oregon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, April 11.
They were married on that date in 1948 at First Christian Church in Oregon and have resided in the Oregon community all their married lives.
He is a World War II veteran and retired from farming. She is retired after 40 years in banking.
Their children are Jim Kurtz of Oregon and Gail Stout of Overland Park, Kan.
There are five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 36407 Holt 340 Road, Oregon, MO 64473.

Thomas and Kathryn (Wood) Phoenix of St. Joseph will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Friday, April 11.
They were married on that date in 1968 at Kirschner Community Church in St. Joseph. He is a route manager for Cleaning Connection. She is retired from the State of Missouri as a social worker and is employed at CVS Pharmacy as a cashier.
Their daughters are Christina Kay Russell, Lacyne Marie Phoenix and Katricia Lynn Phoenix.
There are two granddaughters and one step-granddaughter.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2321 Cougar Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

Helena, Mo. — Keith and Melva (Salsbury) Clibon of Helena celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 5.
They were married on that date in 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colo., moving to Missouri in the early 1950s. He retired from farming and the CO-OP of Savannah, Mo. She retired from Kmart and is a homemaker.
Their children and their spouses are: Dorothy and Jerry Patton of Conifer, Colo.; Vernon and Joyce Clibon of St. Joseph; Sharon and Jess Chappell of Savannah; and Chuck and Pam Clibon and Doug and Karen Clibon, all of Helena. There are 14 grandchildren.
A family celebration is planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 12349 County Road, Helena, MO 64459.

Robert C. and Alice M. Maxwell of St. Joseph will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Stoney Creek Inn.
Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 13001 Private Drive 3483, St. Joseph, MO 64505.
They were married April 11, 1958, at Seven Dolors Church in Hurlingen, Mo. Both are retired and have lived all their married lives in St. Joseph, but recently spent this past winter in Mesa, Ariz.
Their children and spouses are: Leo and Terri Maxwell of St. Joseph; Wayne and Fabiola Maxwell of Overland Park, Kan.; and Lynn and Scott Smith of Olathe, Kan. There are eight grandchildren.

Beatrice and Eldon Sells of St. Joseph celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 29.
They were married on that date in 1958 in St. Joseph and have resided in this city all their married lives. He served in the Navy and retired from Wire Rope after 30 years of service. He now is employed at the YWCA.
Their daughters are Diana King and Cheryl Sells. An infant daughter is deceased. There are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Terry and Julie Hochenauer of St. Joseph celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary March 4.
They were married on that date in 1978, at Huffman Methodist Church. Their children are Lacey and Landon Hochenauer. There is one granddaughter.
Their children hosted a surprise celebration March 1 at Moila Shrine Temple.

Elizabeth R. Locklin and Stephen E. Davis are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Lu and John Locklin of St. Joseph. He is the son of Cindy Hamlin of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2006 graduate of Benton High School.
The future groom is a 2004 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with Snorkel.
Their wedding is to be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Patee Park Baptist Church. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the CIO Hall.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Tiffany Ann Talbert and Brian Roger Corbet are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of James R. Talbert of Branson, Mo., and the late Pamela Clevenger. He is the son of Leanna and Roger Corbet of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 1987 graduate of Branson Senior High School, a 1993 graduate of Springfield (Mo.) College with a paralegal degree and a 2006 graduate of Columbia (Mo.) College with a business administration degree in marketing. She is employed with Turner Construction Co. as an executive assistant and office manager.
The future groom is a 1983 graduate of Central High School and is self-employed.
Their wedding is to be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday May 3, 2008, at Branson United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at Thousand Hills Golf Resort.
Friends and relatives are invited.