Anniversary
Batchelder
John and Dorothy Batchelder will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary September 12. They were married on that date in 1954 in Highland, Kan. They are the parents of three children: Michael Batchelder of Highland; Beverly (Terry) Montgomery of Sabetha, Kan.; and Patricia (Robert) Chauza of West Jordan, Utah. There are four grandchildren: Christi (Robert) Grant; Daniel, Alex and Ryan Montgomery; a deceased granddaughter, Bobbie Lyn Chauza; and a great-grandson, Wesley Grant. A family dinner is planned soon.
Anniversary
Berryhill
Bob and Nancy Berryhill celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 5, 2009. They were married on that date in 1959 in Cameron, Mo. They are the parents of two children: Lisa (David) BeVelle of Chillicothe, Mo.; and Bob Jr. (Susan) Berryhill, Fairway, Kan. They have four grandchildren, Seth (Sarah) BeVelle, Grayson BeVelle, Megan Berryhill and Alexys Rae Berryhill; and two great-grandchildren, Bryton Taylor BeVelle and Mya Madeline Rose BeVelle. Bob and Nancy have lived in Cameron all of their lives and reside at 223 Dodge St., Cameron, MO 64429.
Engagement
Cooper and Jennings
Megan Amanda Cooper, Chillicothe, Mo., and Brent Owen Jennings, Stanberry, Mo., are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of David and Connie Cooper; he is the son of Richard and Judy Jennings, all of Stanberry. The nuptials are planned for 5 p.m. on September 19, 2009, at First Christian Church, Stanberry.
Engagement
Davis and Culligan
Megan Davis and Brandon Culligan, both of St. Joseph, are engaged to be married on September 12, 2009.
Engagement
Forney and Sonnenmoser
Charles Forney and Betty Forney, Denton, Kan., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Brandi Elizabeth, to Jeremy Wayne Sonnenmoser, son of David Sonnenmoser and Jennifer Sonnenmoser of St. Joseph. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Midway High School, and a 2006 graduate of Highland Community College with Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. She also graduated summa cum laude in May 2008 from Missouri Western State University with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. She is employed in St. Joseph. The prospective groom is a 2001 graduate of DeKalb High School and a 2006 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor of science degree in medical technology. He is currently employed with Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth, Kan. Their wedding is planned for October 10, 2009.
Wedding
Morris
Mike and Marci Gillis of Mound City, Mo., are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashton Nicole, to Mr. Caleb Robert Morris, son of Dale Morris, Fortescue, Mo., and Rhonda and Jim Ball of Fairfax, Mo. The couple was married in a private ceremony, Saturday, August 22, 2009, officiated by Pastor Jim Kelly at the Christian Church, Oregon, Mo. An outdoor ceremony and celebration will be held for family and friends on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Paradise Park, Oregon. The bride is a 2008 cosmetology graduate of Vatterott College and is currently employed at Guys & Dolls Hair Studio, Inc. in Maryville, Mo. The groom is a 2009 graduate of Local 83 Boilermakers Apprenticeship and is employed with Welding Services, Inc. out of Atlanta, Ga. He is currently operating at Iatan Generating Station, Kansas City, Mo. The couple resides in Holt County where their daughter, Jazmine Angelina, is enrolled in preschool at Mound City High School. We congratulate them on their commitment to one another and welcome Caleb into our family. God bless your union and may you share many happy years together. All our love and admiration, Mom and Dad.
Engagement
Nichols and Clary
Toni Marie Nichols and Patrick Dean Clary, both of Rushville, Mo., are engaged to be married. She is the granddaughter of Bill and Shirley Nichols and the daughter of Linda Nichols; he is the son of Brian and Jenise Barnett, all of Rushville. A ceremony is planned for September 12, 2009, at Sugar Creek Christian Church in Rushville.
Engagement
Potter and McGaughey
Alisha Potter and Tim McGaughey, both of Savannah, Mo., are engaged to be married. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Mieka Potter; he is the son of Charles and Annette McGaughey, all of Savannah. Friends and family are invited to attend a ceremony at 4 p.m. September 26, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Savannah, with a reception immediately following at the Clasby Community Center.
Engagement
Ricklefs and Trachsel
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ricklefs, of Bendena, Kan., are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Rachael Nichole Ricklefs, to Mr. Jeffrey Stephen Trachsel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Trachsel of Savannah, Mo. Grandparents of the couple are: Delus and Bonnie Ricklefs, Bendena; Mrs. Peggy Wilburn, Atchison; and the late Leo Wilburn. Rachael is a 2008 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a B.S. in physical education and coaching and a B.S. in health and exercise science. Jeff is a 2007 graduate of Missouri Western State University with a B.S. in health and exercise science and business management. Rachael and Jeff are planning a 7 p.m. September 19, 2009, wedding at Wyatt Park Christian Church, with a reception immediately following the ceremony at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom in St. Joseph. They request that you save the date.
Anniversary
Salfrank
Donald and Margaret (Snider) Salfrank, of Country Club Village, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in their home. They were married September 6, 1959, at the Christian Church in Forest City, Mo. Donald is retired from TWA. They both work for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance Employees (FEMA DAEs). Their children are: Jim and Donna Gibson, Gower, Mo.; Linda Salfrank, Parkville, Mo.; Mike and Ramona Steele, St. Joseph; John and Carolyn Salfrank, Oregon, Mo.; and Steve and Heather Salfrank, Kansas City, Mo. They have 15 grandchildren. One grandson is deceased. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 12428 Sunset Blvd., Country Club Village, MO 64505.
Anniversary
Slaybaugh
Carl and Betty Slaybaugh will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married September 13, 1959, at the Baptist Church in King City, Mo. Carl retired from Light and Power and Betty from Savannah Walmart. A reception is being hosted by their daughters, Karla Steele and Angie Walker; son-in-law, William Steele; and grandchildren Heather Atkins, Garrett Walker and Tyler, Kelsey and Katelynn Steele from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at the Senior Center in Savannah, Mo. All family and friends are invited. No gifts please. Cards may be sent to the honorees at 11763 State Road D, Savannah, MO 64485.
Anniversary
Montgomery
Robert and Billie Montgomery, St. Joseph, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on September 13, 2009. Robert married Billie Kee at the Christian Church in Oregon on that date in 1959. They are the owners of Montgomery & Son Trash Service. Robert and Billie have two children, Robert L. (Jenifer) Montgomery and Robyn Montgomery, who both reside in St. Joseph. They have three grandchildren; Caitlin, Leah, and Samuel Montgomery. Their children and grandchildren are hosting a reception from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at King Hill Christian Church, 5828 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph. No gifts, please; cards may be sent to PO Box 4037, St. Joseph, MO 64504.
