Tammara Shepard and Kenneth Carr are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Diana Johnson of St. Joseph and Michael Shepard of Pine River, Minn. He is the son of Carol Carr of Chillicothe, Mo., and Gene Carr of Mount Airy, Md.
The future bride is a 1995 graduate of Benton High School and a 2002 graduate of Vatterott College with a medical assisting degree.
The future groom is a 1998 graduate of Brookfield (Mo.) High School and is employed with Herzog as a welder.
Their wedding is to be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Krug Park. A reception will follow at the Southside Hall.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Danielle Richards and Devin Ferguson are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Cheryl and Colin Richards of North Conway, N.H. He is the son of Janice and Roy Ferguson of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Heartland High School in Belton, Mo., and a 2008 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. She is employed with USA 800 as a CSR.
The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Central High School and is self-employed.
A private wedding is to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Ferguson farms in St. Joseph. A reception will follow at 3 p.m. at Ferguson farms. Friends and relatives are invited to the reception.

Megan Michele Antle and Brian Keith Free are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Michele and Mark Antle of St. Joseph. He is the son of Cindy and Kody Free of Clarksdale, Mo.
The future bride will be a fifth-grade teacher in the fall at John Glenn Elementary School.
The future groom is employed with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. as a server analyst.
Their wedding is to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. A reception will follow in the church hall. Friends and relatives are invited.

Alena Derks and Adam Ruoff are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Jacqueline and Kenneth Derks of King City, Mo. He is the son of Carla and Terry Ruoff of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of King City High School and a 2008 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a degree in special education and elementary education with an emphasis in American sign language. She is employed with the Park Hill School District in Kansas City as a special education teacher.
The future groom is a 2004 graduate of Central High School and a 2008 graduate of Northwest Missouri State with a degree in agriculture business and animal science. He is employed with American Midwest Distributors as a sales representative.
Their wedding is to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A reception will follow at the St. Joseph Country Club.

Hillary Durea Sweet and Barry Jonathan Ledford are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Colleen and David Sweet of St. Joseph. He is the son of Terri and Joseph Dale Ledford of Raytown, Mo.
The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Bishop LeBlond High School and a 2004 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a degree as a physical therapy assistant. She is employed with The Sweet Life at Rose Hill in Shawnee, Kan., as a physical therapy assistant.
The future groom is a 1999 graduate of Raytown South High School and a 2006 graduate of Missouri Western with a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering technology. He is employed with Harrington & Cortelyou Inc. in Kansas City as an engineering technician.
Their wedding is to be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the St. Francis Parish Center. Friends and relatives are invited.

Shannon Nicole Hedden and Shaun Joseph Hampton are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Renee and Mike Slayman and Dan and Christel Hedden, all of St. Joseph. He is the son of Wendy Isbell and Richard Hampton, both of Raytown, Mo.
The future bride is a 2007 graduate of Benton High School and is pursuing a degree in nursing at Missouri Western Sate University. She is employed with Hy-Vee.
The future groom is a 2006 graduate of Raytown High School and is serving in the Air Force as an airman first class, stationed at Whiteman AFB, Mo.
Their wedding is to be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church. A reception will follow. Friends and relative are invited.

Meredith Moskau and Dustin Acklin are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Cheryl and David Moskau of St. Joseph. He is the son of Denise and Dennis Acklin of Mound City, Mo.
The future bride is a 1997 graduate of Central High School and a 2002 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a degree in business management with a human resource emphasis. She is employed with IVX Animal Health Inc. as an HR representative.
The future groom is a 1991 graduate of Mound City High School and a 1997 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a degree in parks and recreation management. He is employed with IVX Animal Health Inc. as a production supervisor.
Their wedding is to be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Ashland United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Friends and relatives are invited.

Sarah Clark and Andrew Splittgerber are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Dale Clark of St. Joseph and Cindy Kennedy of Cosby, Mo. He is the son of Gene and Ava Splittgerber of Omaha.
The future bride is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Omaha and is employed with the YMCA in Valley, Neb., as an aquatics director.
The future groom is a graduate of UNO and is employed with the Diamond Fence Co. in Omaha.
Their wedding is to be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at A Merry Occasion in Omaha. A reception will follow at Danish Vennelyst Park in Omaha. Friends and relatives are invited.

Kelly Velinsky and Brett Denney are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Barbara and Charles Velinsky of Omaha. He is the son of Coleen and Martin Sharp of Elmo, Mo., and Steve and Susie Denney of Liberty, Mo.
The future bride is a 1995 graduate of Marian High School in Omaha and a 1999 graduate of the University of Nebraska- Lincoln with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. She is employed with the Amana Holiday Inn as a sales/event manager.
The future groom is a 2002 graduate of West Nodaway High School in Burlington Junction, Mo., and a 2005 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in business management. He is employed with Quaker Oats as a supervisor.
Their wedding is to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Mary Our Queen Church in Omaha. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Ameristar in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Friends and relatives are invited.

Megan R. Attebury and Cody L. Walker were married June 7, 2008, at Camden (Mo.) Point Baptist Church by Jerry Bellis.
She is the daughter of Roxanne and Jeff Stubbs of Camden Point and Norman L. Attebury of St. Joseph. He is the son of Judy and Tim Walker of Dearborn, Mo.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Matron of honor was Heather Edwards, and bridesmaids were Michelle Worley, Beth Walker and Nikki Cook.
Best man was Brian Walker, and groomsmen were Brad Walker, Kyle Attebury and Seth Foster.
Candlelighters were Roxanne Stubbs and Judy Walker.
A reception was held outdoors.
The newlyweds honeymooned in South Dakota. They live in Camden Point.
She is a 2005 graduate of North Platte High School in Dearborn, Mo., and a 2008 graduate of Donna’s Beauty Academy in Smithville, Mo. She is a licensed cosmetologist and is employed with Meg & Mamsie Creations as a stylist.
He is a 2005 graduate of North Platte High School and attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is employed with Westlake Hardware as a paint specialist.

Anitra Marie Germer and Kyle Dustin Clark are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Vicki Germer of Boone, Iowa.
He is the son of Pamela and Joseph Clark of Savannah, Mo.
The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Boone (Iowa) High School and a 2005 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor of science degree in elementary and early childhood education and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State with a master of science degree in educational leadership. She is employed with the Savannah R-III School District as a second-grade teacher.
The future groom is a 1996 graduate of Savannah R-III High School and a 2003 graduate of Air Force Fire Academy in San Angelo, Texas. He is employed with the State of Missouri as a firefighter at Rosecrans Memorial Airport and also serves with the Missouri Air National Guard as a staff sergeant.
Their wedding is to be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at Twin Spires. A reception will follow at the Moila Shrine Temple.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Virginia Anne Marie Teubner and Donovan Mark Decker were married March 22, 2008, in Gulf Shores Ala.
She is the daughter of Edith and Richard Teubner of St. Joseph. He is the son of Amy and Kevin Decker of Highlandville, Mo.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Maid of honor was Michelle Dillow, and bridesmaid was Valerie Decker.
Best man was Jeremy Felix, and groomsman was Greg Felix.
The rehearsal dinner was held at Lamberts in Foley, Ala.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Orlando, Fla. They will be living in Pensacola, Fla.
She is a 2005 graduate of Central High School, attended Drury University and is pursuing a degree in fashion design and product development at Missouri State University in Springfield. She is employed with the Hampton Inn in St. Joseph as a guest services agent.
He is a 2007 graduate of Reeds Spring (Mo.) High School and is in the United States Navy in advanced aviation electronics.

Holly Becker and Miles Mitts were married May 17, 2008, at First Christian Church in Guymon, Okla., by the Rev. Tim Brittain.
She is the daughter of Jill and Scott Becker of Garden City, Kan. He is the son of Lois and G.E. “Pete” Mitts of Savannah, Mo.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Maid of honor was Traci Yeager, and bridesmaids were Amanda Becker, Leigh Bird, Carrie Lawrence and Dara Short.
Best man was Justin Mitts, and groomsmen were Adam Kendrick, Todd Akins, Casey Wright, Doug Sanders and Nick Becker.
Flower girl was Ashley Akins.
A reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the American Legion building in Savannah. Friends and relatives are invited.
The newlyweds live in Goodwell, Okla.
She is employed with Hitch Feeders, and he is employed with CSI Feeders.

Olivia Clayton and David Morrow are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Nida and Kenneth Clayton of Guilford, Mo. He is the son of Jill and Tim Morrow of Cosby, Mo.
The future bride, a 2007 homeschool graduate, attends Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville.
The future groom is a 2007 homeschool graduate and is employed with Morrow Construction in Cosby as a construction worker.
Their wedding is to be at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Paradise Park in Oregon, Mo. A reception will follow. Friends and relatives are invited.

Kristin Seitz and Nathan Powell are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Jan and Stan Seitz of Mound City, Mo. He is the son of Elaine and Jon Powell of Princeton, Mo.
The future bride is a 2004 graduate of Mound City High School and a 2006 graduate of Highland (Kan.) Community College with an associate of arts and an associate of science degrees. She will graduate from Missouri Western State University in May, 2009, with a bachelor degree in nursing and a minor in biology.
The future groom is a 1996 graduate of Princeton High School, a 2000 graduate from the University of Missouri in Columbia with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics. In 2002, he received a teacher certification from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville and is employed with Maryville R-II School District as a teacher and coach.
Their wedding is to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Christian Fellowship Church in Mound City. A reception will follow at the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph.
Friends and relatives are invited.

Ashlea Kristin Moore and Bradley Andrew Taylor are engaged to be married.
She is the daughter of Kristin and Dr. Gary Moore of Houston. He is the son of Suzan and Dr. Ronald Taylor of St. Joseph.
The future bride is a 2003 graduate of Second Baptist High School in Houston and a 2007 graduate of Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a bachelor of arts degree in family consumer science. She is employed with a private Presbyterian school in Houston as an event planner.
The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Central High School and a 2007 graduate of Baylor with a bachelor of business administration degree. He is employed with Light Labs in Houston as an account representative.
Their wedding is to be at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Second Baptist Church in Houston. A local reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. Friends and relatives are invited.

Leo and Shirley Hoefer of St. Joseph will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today.
They were married July 6, 1968, at St. Francis Xavier Church and have lived in Missouri, Wisconsin, California and Iowa. He is employed with BMS Logistics. She is employed with US Bank.
Their daughter, Kimberly, lives in St. Joseph.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 2926 Bristol St., St. Joseph, MO 64506.

WATHENA, Kan. — Harold and Dorothy (Engemann) Schuman of Wathena celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 3.
They were married on that date in 1948 at the United Methodist Church parsonage in Troy, Kan.
Cards may be sent to the honorees at 1203 Randolph Road, Wathena, KS 66090.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — Ed and Joan (Swanson) Farquhar of Maryville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception, hosted by their children and grandchildren, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Nodaway County Senior Center in Maryville.
Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 703 Katy Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.
They were married June 8, 1958, at Hopkins (Mo.) Christian Church and have lived in Maryville for the past 44 years. He is a retired chemistry/physics professor at Northwest Missouri State University. She is a retired elementary music teacher.
Their children and their spouses are Louise and Mark Midland of Virginia Beach, Va., and Carl Farquhar and Tim and Angela Farquhar, all of Springfield Va.
There are six grandchildren.

OREGON, Mo. — Larry R. and Sheila R. Hughes of Oregon will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at a luncheon from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the T.J. Hall Building in Oregon.
Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please.
They were married June 5, 1983 in Fillmore, Mo. He is an ironworker for Local Union 10 of Kansas City and a hobby farmer.
She is a homemaker.
Their children are, LShelby R. Hughes of Forest City, Mo., and Shantell R. Hughes of Oregon. A son, Tyson L. Hughes, is deceased.

Dennis and Gail Bowen of St. Joseph celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary June 30.
They were married on that date in 1968 at the Salvation Army.
He works for Altec Industries Inc. as an assistant technician.
She works for Community Action Partnership as a Head Start preschool teacher and a family advocate.
Their children and their spouses are Dana and Frank Ferguson, Jason Bowen and his fiance, Joanna Burns, and John and Shawna Bowen, all of St. Joseph.
There are 11 grandchildren.

Chester “Butch” and Diane Keling of St. Joseph will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 13.
They were married on that date in 1968 at the Christian Church in Rushville, Mo., and have lived in St. Joseph all their married lives.
He works for Dunning Feeds in Elwood, Kan., as a production/sales coordinator. She works for the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau as an administration manager.
Their sons and daughters-in-law are Scott and Nikki Keling of Gower, Mo., and Troy and Brandi Keling of St. Joseph. There are two grandchildren.
An Alaskan cruise is planned. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 107 Wilmer Lane, St. Joseph, MO 64504.