Joanna Clark and Carl Mayer are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Donna and Scott Clark of St. Joseph. He is the son of Janice and Michael Mayer of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 2006 graduate of the Missouri Sheriff’s Association Training Academy with a P.O.S.T. Certificate. She is employed with the city of Smithville (Mo.) Police Department as a police officer.
The future groom is a 2004 graduate of Lafayette High School and is employed with Lowe’s Home Improvement as a team leader.
Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. Paul United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at the Clasbey Community Center in Savannah, Mo. Friends and relatives are invited.

Jennifer Renee Kerner and Dirk Andrew Allsbury were married Sept. 29, 2007, at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church by the Rev. Byron D. Myers Sr.
She is the daughter of Linda Kerner of St. Joseph and the late Stephen Kerner. He is the son of Karen Allsbury-Burger of Kansas City, Mo., and the late Leroy Allsbury.
The bride was escorted by her brother, Adam Kerner.
Maid of Honor was Amy Kerner, and bridesmaids were Susie Linin, Brandi Kinard-Gilgour, Kristin Miner and Heather Miner.
Best man was Bobby Adkins, and groomsmen were Shane Stephens, Aaron Abel, Jackson Jones and Adam Kerner.
Others in the wedding party were: Abbie Adkins and Joliet Rinaker, flower girls; Cameron Fisher, ring bearer; Justin Wineinger, Shawn Kelley, Doug Adkins and Jeff Jauhola, ushers; and Stephen Fisher, reader.
A reception was held in the Moila Shrine Temple ballroom. The rehearsal dinner was held at D&G Restaurant.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Marco Island, Fla. They live in St. Joseph.
She is a 1997 graduate of Central High School, a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor of science degree and a bachelor of arts degree in international business and a 2005 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a master of business administration degree. She is employed by RJ Promotions as the marketing director.
He is a 1989 graduate of Lafayette High School and a 1993 graduate of Missouri Western State College with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He is employed by KQTV as the sales manager and the owner of Stardusk Disk Jockeys.

Megan Christine Liles and Matthew Park Cobb were married Aug. 4, 2007, at Cathedral of St. Joseph by the Rev. Shawn Ratigan.
She is the daughter of Mary T. and Gerald L. Liles of St. Joseph. He is the son of Janice Cobb and Thomas and Michelle Cobb, all of St. Joseph.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Maids of honor were Susan Young and Jennifer Wray, and bridesmaids were Elizabeth Holcomb, Margaret Anne Miller and Rachel Chaney.
Best man was Brandon Cobb, and groomsmen were Scott Cobb, Matt Graves, Nick Weston and Clayton Burrow.
Others in the wedding party were: Bailey Colgan, flower girl; Ethan Miller, ring bearer; Tyler Hausman, Matthew Liles, Andrew Liles, Peter Liles and Benjamin Liles, ushers; Ridge and Kit Nelson, candlelighters; and Clara Liles and Brett Hausman, readers.
A reception was held at the St. Joseph Country Club. The rehearsal dinner was held at the Benton Club.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii. They live in St. Joseph.
She is a 1995 graduate of Central High School and a 2003 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a degree in elementary education. She is employed with the St. Joseph School District as a paraprofessional.
He is a 1998 graduate of Central High School and is employed with ACME Music & Vending as a manager.

Kristin Pashik and Gareth Ash are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Lorie and Danny Butterfield and Rudy and Lisa Pashik, all of St. Joseph. He is the son of Denise and David Ash of Bowling Green, Mo.
The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Central High School and is employed with St. Joseph Cablevision as a customer service representative and with 54th Street Grill & Bar as a bartender.
The future groom is as 2001 graduate of Bowling Green R-1 High School and a 2006 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a degree in health and exercise science. He is employed with Heartland as a fitness specialist and with Cheddar’s Casual Cafe as a cook.
Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Cathedral of St. Joseph. A reception will follow at 8 p.m. at the American Legion. Friends and relatives are invited.

Story Lee Sollars and Blake Edward Peterson are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Sharon and Gary Sollars of St. Joseph. He is the son of Toni and Kevin Peterson of Easton, Mo.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Central High School and will graduate this year from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
The future groom is a 2004 graduate of Central and will graduate this year from Truman State with a bachelor of science degree in biology. He will begin medical school in the fall.
Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday June 14, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow at the Holiday Inn.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Major James and Ruth (Hazzard) Patee of St. Joseph celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20.
They were married on that date in 1941 at the Worth County Courthouse in Grant City, Mo.
They worked for the Ival Shipley farm in the Isadora, Mo., area. He began a 20 year career in the Army in 1944, serving in duty stations across the United States and Hawaii and Germany. He also spent time in Korea and Japan. After retiring from the Army in 1964, they came back to St. Joseph. He went into management with Sears for 21 years, retiring in 1985.
She is a homemaker.
Their children are: James Jr. and Judy Patee of Shawnee, Kan.; Jerry and Karen Patee of Pensacola, Fla.; Debra and Richard Wilson of Wichita, Kan.; Jean and David Merrill of Maryville, Mo.; and John and Angie Patee of Camden Point, Mo. There are 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A family celebration is being planned for today. The honorees would appreciate receiving cards.

HAMILTON, Mo. — Raymond and Darlene Puckett of Hamilton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Hamilton Baptist Church.
Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 4245 N.E. Hardy Drive, Hamilton, MO 64644.
They were married on Jan. 11, 1958, at Hamilton Baptist. She retired from Cameron Country Mart. He served in the Army Reserves and is employed with the Western Missouri Corrections Center in Cameron and also raises cattle. They have lived in Hamilton for 50 years.
Their son is Gary Wayne Puckett of Hamilton. There are two grandchildren.