Alexis Townsend and Don Simon are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Cindy Roach and Don Townsend, both of Maryville, Mo. He is the son of Joy and Mike Simon of Sedalia, Mo.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Maryville R-II High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She attends Missouri University School of Medicine and will graduate in 2011.
The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Sedalia and a 2007 graduate of MU with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural systems management. He is employed with Walgreens in Columbia as a assistant manager.
Their wedding is to be a 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at St. Gregory’s Church in Maryville. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Parish Center. Friends and relatives are invited.

Leah Boswell and Daryl Williams are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Jeanne and Bryan Boswell of Loveland, Colo. He is the son of Michelle Williams of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 1999 graduate of Loveland High School and a 2004 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in physical and health education. She is employed with Robidoux Middle School in St. Joseph as the seventh- and eighth-grade girls health and PE teacher.
The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 2002 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in physical education. He is employed at Lafayette High School as a PE teacher.
Their wedding is to be Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the First Christian Church. Friends and relatives are invited.

Katherine Hunter Cox and Michael Lloyd Deering are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Verna and Richard Cox of Carrolton, Mo. He is the son of the late Elizabeth and the late Lloyd Deering and is under the guardianship of Dan and Janice Bayer of Savannah, Mo.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Carrrolton High School and 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia with a bachelor of science degree in animal science. She is employed at Virginia Tech University’s Marion Dupont-Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg as a nurse of veterinary medicine.
The future groom is a 2000 graduate of Savannah High School, a 2004 graduate of MU with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural journalism and a 2005 graduate of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater with a master’s degree in agricultural communications. He is employed with the U.S. Grains Council in Washington, D.C. as the director of public relations.
Their wedding is to be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. A reception will follow. Friends and relatives are invited.

Jill Ann Webster and Thomas John “TJ” Sampson are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Judy and John Webster of Rock Port, Mo. He is the son of Carolyn and Jeff Sampson of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Rock Port R-II High School and a 2005 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in pre-professional zoology and minors in biochemistry and Spanish. She is a third-year medical student at the University of Missouri-School of Medicine in Columbia. She will graduate in 2009 and plans to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology.
The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Benton High School and a 2005 graduate of Kansas City, Kan., Community College with a degree in mortuary science. He is employed with Clark-Sampson Funeral Home as a funeral director and embalmer.
Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Civic Center Park. A reception will follow at the Stoney Creek Inn.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Nicole Caponi and Chad W. Wallerstedt are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Theresa and Paul Caponi of Winter Garden, Fla. He is the son of Terry and Jim Wallerstedt of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Crystal Lake (Ill.) West High School and a 2000 graduate of Northern Illinois University in Dekalb with a degree in accounting. She is employed with the Allstate Insurance Co. headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., as an internal auditor in the protection finance department.
The future groom is 1997 graduate of Central High School and 2002 graduate of Kansas State University School of Architecture, Planning and Design in Manhattan with a degree in landscape architecture. He is employed with Chalet Design and Build Firm in North Chicago, Ill.
Their wedding is to be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Hyatt Hotel in Lisle, Ill. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. at the Abbington Banquet Hall in Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Kala White and Joshua Bunse are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Theresa and Phil Marley of Sturgeon, Mo., and Doug White and Cindy Schaefer of Anabel, Mo. He is the son of Carole and Steven Bunse of Cosby, Mo.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Macon (Mo.) High School and a 2006 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in animal science. She is teaching fourth grade in Haiti with Sonlight Ministries.
He is a 2004 graduate of Savannah High School in Savannah, Mo. and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural science. He also is serving in Haiti with Sonlight Ministries.
Their wedding is to be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2008, at Crossroads Christian Church in Macon. A reception will follow at 5 p.m. in Macon. A local reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Cosby (Mo.) Zion United Methodist Church.
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.

Meredith Branson and Mark Hartman are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Meg Branson of Midland, Texas, and Ray Branson of Austin, Texas. He is the son of Myrna and John Hartman of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 1994 graduate of Midland (Texas) High School and a 1998 graduate of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. She is employed with Altec Industries.
The future groom is a 1990 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with Bart’s Electric in Kansas City as an electrician.
Their wedding is to be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Lakeside Garden in Las Vegas. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. at Buca di Beppo in Las Vegas. Friends and relatives are invited.

Elizabeth Ruthann Platt and David Joseph Reinert are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Julia and David Platt of Eldon, Mo. He is the son of Jean Gail and Daniel Reinert of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Eldon High School and a 2007 graduate of Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., with a bachelor of science degree in business marketing. She is employed with The Buckle in Columbia, Mo., as a leader in training.
The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Central High School and a 2007 graduate of Central Methodist University with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. He is in the mathematics graduate program at the University of Missouri in Columbia, working towards his master of science degree for teachers.
Their wedding is to be 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 ,2008, at First Baptist Church in Eldon. A reception will follow at Bogey’s in Eugene, Mo. Friends and relatives are invited.

Kelly Mayer and Will Warren are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Kathy and Gary Mayer of Silver City, N.M. He is the son of Paula and Harold Warren of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 1999 graduate of Silver City High School and will graduate this year from St. Petersburg (Fla.) College with a bachelor of science degree in veterinarian technology. She is employed with Town & Country Vet Clinic in Silver City as a veterinarian tech.
The future groom is a 1996 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and will graduate this year from Western New Mexico University in Silver City with a bachelor of science degree in business. He is employed with DPS Services in Silver City as a mechanic.
Their wedding will be Friday, July 11, 2008, in Silver City. A local reception is planned for a later date.

Amy Lynne Dunn and William Lewis Joseph Cunningham were married March 15, 2008, at their home in St. Joseph by Benny Rainey.
She is the daughter of Linda M. and Dennis Barnhill of St. Joseph and Lloyd and Donna Dunn of Florida. He is the son of Sally Hall of Normandy, Tenn., and Lewis Cunningham of Shelbyville, Tenn.
She is a 1993 graduate of East Buchanan High School in Gower, Mo., and a 1998 graduate of Missouri Western University with a bachelor of social work degree. She is employed with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department as an administrative aide.
He attended Cascade High School in Wartrace, Tenn., and is employed with Pine Valley Contracting in Savannah, Mo., as an operator.

Erica Barton and Ryan Mace Canterbury were married April 4, 2008, at Hyde Park byCriss Eighmy.
She is the daughter of Sharon Nicks and Gregg Barton, both of St. Joseph. He is the son of Tammy and Jeff Canterbury of St. Joseph.
The bride’s attendant was Sharon Nicks.
Best man was Jerry O’Dell.
The newlyweds honeymooned is Hawaii. They reside in St. Joseph
She is a 2005 graduate of Graduation Recovery.
He is a 1996 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and is self-employed.

Jennifer Roark and Kent Ashby were married March 28, 2008, at the Buchanan County Courthouse by Judge John Boeh.
She is the daughter of Anita Roark of St. Peters, Mo., and the late Richard Roark. He is the son of Shelley and Brent Ashby of St. Joseph.
A reception was held at the Fountains at Corby Place.
The newlyweds live in St. Joseph.
She is a 2002 graduate of Fort Zumwalt South High School in St. Peters and a 2006 graduate of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. She is employed at Walgreens Drug Store as an assistant manager.
He is a 2003 graduate of Benton High School and is employed with M & M Quality Solutions as a quality tech.

Heather M. Clark and Matt Rivera were married April 4, 2008, in St. Joseph by Judge Keith Marquart.
She is the daughter of Connie Hager and Donald A. Hager, both of St. Joseph. He is the son of Frances and Lollie Rivera of St. Joseph.
Maid of honor was Shelley Scott.
Best man was Dave Koelin.
A reception is planned for later this month.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Cancun. They live in St. Joseph.
She is a 1990 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 1995 graduate of Missouri Western State University with an associate of science degree in Spanish and a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. She is employed with the Missouri Department of Corrections as a functional unit manager. He is a 1988 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and attended Missouri Western. He is employed with the Missouri Department of Corrections as a corrections officer.

Elizabeth Marie Justus and Andrew Samuel Cox were married, March 1, 2008, in their home in St. Joseph by Dave Coursen.
She is the daughter of Melissa Ann McCrary and Benjamin Lucas Sr. and Christina Marie Justus of St. Joseph. He is the son of Tammy Sue Mooney and Martin Samuel and Connie Sue Cox of St. Joseph.
The bride was escorted by Tony Hart.
Maid of honor was Melissa Stagner, and bridesmaids were Tiara Justus, Jamie Smith, Sarah Ackerman and Jessica Dickinson.
Best man was Robert M. Warner, and groomsman was Bill Peeks.
Flower girl was Stefanie Cox. Ring bearer was Brandon Richards.
A reception was held at the newlywed’s home.
The newlyweds honeymooned at the Stoney Creek Inn.
She is a 2006 graduate of Lafayette High School, attended Vatterott College and is a 2006 graduate of Hillyard Technical Center. She is employed with La Verna Village Nursing Home in Savannah, Mo., as a laundry aide. He is a 2005 graduate of Central High School and employed with Albaugh Inc. in packaging.

Easton, Mo. — Robert H. Jr. and Ann (Carmichael) Burton of Easton will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary Thursday, April 10.
They were married on that date in 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Easton. He served in the Air Force and later joined the Missouri Air National Guard. He is a graduate of McGee-Tyson NCO Academy and retired after 42 years with the rank of Chief.
Their children are Martha Burton of Lame Deer, Mont., and Katherine Morris and her husband, Tim, of Kansas City. Another daughter, Mary Ellen Burton, is deceased.
There are five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 11632 S.E. O’Brian Road, Easton, MO 64443.

Bob and Terry Conard of St. Joseph will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary Monday, April 14. They were married on that date in 1973 at Community Christian Church. They have lived in St. Joseph all their married lives. He is employed with the Weyerhaeuser Corp. as a sales representative. She is employed by the St. Joseph School District as a second-grade teacher at Hosea Elementary School.
Their children and their spouses are Annie and Ryan Eaton and Daniel and Michelle Conard, all of St. Joseph. There is one granddaughter.
A dinner is planned.

Bill and Juanita Haskins of St. Joseph will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, April 17.
They were married on that date in 1948 at First Baptist Church. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1983 after 36 years of service.
She retired in 1988 after 16 years of teaching at Webster School.
Their children and their spouses are: Kathy and Dennis Schildknecht of Branson, Mo.; Jo and Elmer Mayse of St. Joseph; and Randy and Susan Haskins of Holly Springs, N.C. There are 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 1607 Safari Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

Gene and Mary (Beggs) Hook of St. Joseph will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at King Hill Christian Church.
Friends and relatives are invited. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 5812 S. Third, St. Joseph, MO 64504.
They were married on that date in 1958 at King Hill Baptist Church. He is a veteran of the Korean War and retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 42 years as a switch man. She retired from the St. Joseph School District where she was a secretary at Parkway Elementary School.
Their children and their spouses are Gayle and Mark Babcock, Ron and Robin Hook and Neal and Diane Hook.
There are five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild is expected.

AMITY, Mo. — Larry and Maxine Swope of Amity will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at noon and an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at the Conley building in Maysville, Mo.
Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 7589 W. Highway 6, Amity, MO 64422.
They were married on April 18, 1958, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Maysville. They are semi-retired and have lived in the Amity area for 50 years.
He retired from judging horse shows for the Missouri Paint Horse Association. She worked at the Maysville R-I School District, has worked at various auction companies and has been the tax collector for Sherman Township in DeKalb County for 15 years.
Their children and their spouses are: Dennis and Wilma Swope and Jeanne Swope, all of Clarksdale; Danny and Donna Swope of Maysville; Larry Dean Swope and Marty Swope, both of Amity; and Julie Clemens of Stewartsville, Mo. There are 11 grandchildren.

SAVANNAH, Mo. — Carl and Rosalie Silvey of Savannah will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary Monday, April 14. They were married on that date in 1949 in St. Joseph.
He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad. She is a homemaker.
Their children and their spouses are Carl and Kathy Silvey and Carla and Terry Hartley, all of Decatur, Texas; Karen and John Wertin of St. George, Kan.; and Tammy and Gayle Myers of St. Joseph. There are eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
No formal celebration is planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 1306 W. Market, Savannah MO 64485.