Engagement
Adkisson and Strasser
Regan and Patti Adkisson, St. Joseph, and Ralph and Karen Strasser, St. Joseph, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Julianne Nicole Adkisson and Kent Gregory Strasser. The bride elect is a 2005 graduate of Savannah High School and a 2009 graduate of Harding University, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and a minor in graphic design. The future groom is a 2003 graduate of Savannah High School and a 2007 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in geographical information science. He is pursuing a master's degree through Penn State University in geographical information systems. He is employed as a GIS administrator/analyst for Trow Engineering Consultants, Inc., Tallahassee, Fla. The couple plans a 5 p.m. Sept. 12, 2009, wedding at First Presbyterian Church in St. Joseph with a reception to follow at the Holiday Inn Riverfront.
Engagement
Banks and Spiking
Lyndsay Banks and Luke Spiking are engaged to be married. Lyndsay is the daughter of Kathleen and Russell Banks of Paris, Ontario, Canada. Luke is the son of Julie and Jim Spiking of King City, Mo. The future bride is a 2006 graduate of the University of Missouri in Columbia with a B.A. in psychology, and a 2009 graduate of UMKC School of Law with a juris doctorate. Lyndsay is employed with McAnany, Van Cleave, and Phillips Law Firm in Kansas City, Mo. The groom is a 2005 graduate of the University of Missouri with a B.S. in business administration. He is employed with Farmers Insurance Group in Olathe, Kan. Their wedding is to be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Kitchener, Ontario. A reception will immediately follow at Verses Restaurant in Kitchener.
Anniversary
Campbell
Joe and Linda Campbell are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on June 23. Linda is retired from Johnson Controls. Joe is still employed with D.E. Contracting. There are three children: son, Jim Bergner; daughter, Cathy Mace; and daughter, Julie Reys. They have eight grandchildren. Cards may be sent to: 20899 State Rt. K, St. Joseph, MO 64505.
Anniversary
Chambers
Jerry and Judy (Brychta) Chambers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20. They were married on that date in 1959 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Both were 1957 graduates of Central High School. Jerry is retired from Quaker Oats and Judy is retired from Southwestern Bell. They currently reside in Lake Ozark, Mo., during the summer and Surprise, Ariz., in the winter. They are the parents of three sons: Mike Chambers and wife, Maribeth, of Kansas City; Chris Chambers and wife, Mindy, of Kansas City; and Matt Chambers and wife, Stephanie, of St. Louis. They also have 10 grandchildren: Luke, Gabriel, Dominic, Sophie and John of Kansas City; Clare, Sam and Joe of Kansas City; and Isaac and Adelaide of St. Louis. The couple commemorated their anniversary with a private family celebration. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 602 E. Harbour Towne Dr., Lake Ozark, MO 65049.
Engagement
DeShon and Amin
Courtney Erin DeShon and Monish Amin are engaged to be married. The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Jo DeShon of Savannah, Mo. She graduated from Missouri State University with a bachelor of science degree and is a respiratory therapist at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. Monish is a human resources manager with Target. He graduated from Missouri State University with a master's of business administration and is the son of Mr. Rustom and Dr. Nalini Amin of St. Charles, Mo. A traditional Indian ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7, at the St. Louis (Mo.) Marriott West with a dinner and dance reception immediately following. An American ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles. A dinner and dance reception will be held at 7:30 that evening.
Wedding
Zvolanek and Draper
Samantha Lee Zvolanek and Nicholas Edwards Draper, both of Idaho Falls, Idaho, were married on June 20, 2009.
Anniversary
Dykes
Jim and Pat (Halter) Dykes will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 27. They were married in St. Joseph on that day in 1959 by Rev. Deckenger in a private ceremony at home. Their children are Steve Dykes and wife, Rita; Tina (Dykes) Conway and husband, Danny, of St. Joseph; and Tim Dykes of Orlando, Fla. There are three grandchildren: J.C., Courtney and Emily. Jim is semi-retired from the auto collision industry while Pat stays at home as a loving homemaker. Friends and family are invited to a celebration in their honor from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Krug Park Castle. No gifts, please, but cards may be sent to Jim and Pat at 621 E. Hyde Park, St. Joseph, MO 64504.
Engagement
Frakes and Caple
Christina Elizabeth Frakes of Rushville, Mo., and Jarred Matthew Caple of Roanoke, Va., are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Michael and Melissa Frakes, Rushville. He is the son of Matthew and Candy Caple. The ceremony will be June 27, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the Rushville (Mo.) Christian Church.
Anniversary
Griffin
Jack and Betty (Flanagan) Griffin of Stewartsville, Mo., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 22, 1949, in St. Joseph. They are the parents of five children: Jack Jr. of Billings, Mont.; Ben of Shreveport, La.; Debbie, Dina and Kathy, all of Stewartsville. They have 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, one little angel in heaven and one great-great-grandson. No gifts, please; cards can be sent to 803 Castile St., Stewartsville, MO 64490.
Anniversary
Gupton
Hip-hip-hooray! Robert and Blanche Gupton celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 17. They were married in Platte City, Mo., on June 17, 1939. They had a family celebration with their three daughters, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren. Friends may send a card or call with best wishes.
Engagement
Hillyard and Chambers
Tiffany Nachoel Hillyard and Travis Ryan Chambers are engaged to be married. Tiffany is from King City, Mo., and is the daughter of Bill and Teresa Hillyard of King City. Travis is from Stanberry and is the son Eileen and the late Mark Chambers of Stanberry. Friends and family are invited to witness their exchanging of vows at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Agency (Mo.) Baptist Church. A reception will follow the ceremony at the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph.
Engagement
Jones and Musser
Stefanie Nicole Jones and Cy Edwards Musser are engaged to be married. The bride-to-be resides in St. Joseph and is the daughter of Barry and Linda Jones of Bethany, Mo. Stefanie graduated from South Harrison High School, Bethany, in 2001, and from Missouri Western State University in 2006; she received a master's degree from Baker University in 2008. Stefanie is a teacher with the St. Joseph School District. Cy is the son of Barry and Lynn Musser of St. Joseph, where he also resides. He graduated from Benton High School in 2000 and from Missouri Western State University in 2004. The future groom is a physical education teacher and coach with the St. Joseph School District. The wedding date is July 18, 2009. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Central Christian Church in St. Joseph.
Engagement
Johns and Staerkel
Misty Marie Johns and Jonah Lyle Staerkel, both of Kansas City, Mo., are engaged to be married Oct. 10, 2009.
Anniversary
Laffoon
Edith and Bill Laffoon were married in 1949. They will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. June 28 at Wyatt Park Christian Church, 27th and Mitchell, St. Joseph, in the fellowship hall. All friends and family are invited. No gifts, please. Bill and Edith were in business in Union Star and then moved to St. Joseph. Bill went to work for Leo Robertson while studying photography. Then he bought a studio in Poplar Bluff, Mo. They have one son, three daughters, eight grandchildren, and six step-grandchildren.
Anniversary
Marriott
Keith and Jeanette Marriott celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica. They were married June 15, 1974. Cards may be sent to: 2710 Union St., St. Joseph, MO 64506.
Anniversary
Pash
Mr. and Mrs. Pash of Cameron, Mo., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Christian Church of Cameron, Mo. Hosting the event are their children: Carl and Linda Pash of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Tammy Cawthon of Polo, Mo. There are four grandchildren. Hazel Maize of Bethany, Mo., married Darrel Pash on June 26, 1959, at the Mitchville Church of Bethany. Friends are relatives are invited to their celebration. Cards may be sent to 10281 NE A Highway, Cameron, MO 64429.
Engagement
Pike and Sasser
Mindy Lynn Pike and David Alan Sasser are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Darrel and Gail Pike of Agency, Mo. He is the son of Stan and Vivian Sasser of Independence, Mo. The future bride is a 1998 graduate of Mid-Buchanan High School, a 2002 graduate of Missouri Western State University and received her MBA from Park University in 2005. She is employed as a senior compensation analyst at the AMC Theatres Corporate Office in Kansas City, Mo. The future groom is a 1997 graduate of Blue Springs High School and a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri, Columbia. He is employed as derivative operations specialist at State Street in Kansas City, Mo. Their wedding is to be on Aug. 1, 2009, at the Agency Christian Church with a reception to follow at the Moila Shrine Temple in St. Joseph.
Engagement
Schimming and Johnson
Mindy Jo Schimming of St. Joseph and Raymond Bartlett Johnson of Pittsfield, Mass., are engaged to be married at 2 p.m. July 18, 2009, at Word of Life Church.
Anniversary
Sherrill
The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Bobbie and Dixie Sherrill would like to announce their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary. Bobbie and Dixie were married on June 27, 1959, at the home of Dixie's parents, the late Porter and Crystal Weddle. The late Rev. P. Hopkins officiated the ceremony. After marriage they moved to the Washington Center area where they have continued to live, work and love. A reception will be held in their honor from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at the Wesley Chapel Church. No gifts please. Your presence is more than enough.
Anniversary
Singleton
Jess and Rosalea Singleton of Savannah, Mo., will celebrate 50 years of marriage. They were married June 26, 1959, in Clarinda, Iowa. Jess is retired from Aquila. They have three children, Tony and Terrie Singleton, Greg Singleton and Valerie and Roy Wilson. There are three grandchildren. A family dinner will be held for this occasion. No gifts, please; however, cards may be sent to the honorees at 802 N. Sixth Terrace, Savannah, MO 64485.
Anniversary
Stephens
Eddie and Viola "Brownie" Stephens were married July 3, 1949. They will be honored with a reception to be held on Sunday, June 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Community Alliance Bible Church in Lawson, Mo. Cards may be sent to: P.O. Box 513, Lawson, MO 64062.
Anniversary
Stevenson
John T. "Ted" and Gloria (McConkey) Stevenson of New Hampton, Mo., celebrated 50 years of marriage. They were married on June 12, 1959, at the United Methodist Church in Barnard, Mo. They have one daughter and son-in-law, Serena and Rick Naylor. There are two grandchildren: Spenser Anne Naylor and Drake Stevenson Naylor. Children and grandchildren reside in Albany, Mo. Ted and Gloria are lifelong residents of New Hampton. He retired as chairman of New Hampton Implement and Hardware Corporation and she as the librarian at the South Harrison R2 High School. They are members of the New Hampton United Methodist Church. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 14539 W US Hwy 136, New Hampton, MO 64471. No gifts, please.
Engagement
Vernon and Hanna
Ashley Aileen Vernon and Drew Jameson Hanna, both of Savannah, Mo., are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Greg and Mary Pat Vernon and Denise Vernon. He is the son of Mark and Cindy Hanna. The wedding will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 15, 2009, at Twin Spires, St. Joseph.
Wedding
Mosier and Wells
Tonya Marie Mosier and Charley Joe Wells were united in marriage by Judge John Boeh on May 15, 2009. A honeymoon is planned for a later date. She is the granddaughter of Buster and Carolyn Mosier of DeKalb, Mo. Tonya graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in communications. She is a director at Specialized Support Services. Charley is a 2008 graduate of Missouri Western State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history. He is the son of Ivan and Jackie Wells of DeKalb and is an animal behavior specialist with Nestle Purina.
Engagement
Wiederholt and Strough
Amy M. Wiederholt and David M. Strough, both of Stanberry, Mo., will be married on July 11, 2009. The wedding will take place at 3 p.m. at St. Columba Parish in Conception Junction, Mo. She is the daughter of Mark and Helen Wiederholt of Stanberry. He is the son of Steve and Gerianne Strough.
Engagement
Woolard and Albers
Jaime Lynn Woolard and Curtis Ryan Albers are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Diane and Donnie Hudson of St. Joseph and the late Gary Woolard. He is the son of Ron and Martha Albers of Bendena, Kan. The future bride is a 2001 graduate of Savannah High School and a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. She is employed with The Pitch in Kansas City as a graphic designer. The groom is a 1999 graduate of Midway-Denton High School and a 2004 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in animal science. He is in sales with O'Malley Beverage. Their wedding will take place Aug. 1, 2009, at Saint Francis Xavier Church in St. Joseph. An invitation-only reception will be held at the Holiday Inn.
