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Wedding Announcements

Bridget Murray
&
Waymon Alexander

Debbie Little of Wickes, Arkansas, and Stanley Murray of De Queen, Arkansas, are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Bridget Nicole to Waymon Alexander, son of Stan and Terry Alexander of Wickes, Arkansas.

 

Bridget is the granddaughter of George and Minnie Littell of Wickes, Arkansas, and Louise Murray of Hatfield, Arkansas.

Waymon is the grandson of Ambrost Alexander and the late Birta Mae Alexander of Vandervoort, Arkansas, and the late Freddie and Billie Loyd of Grannis, Arkansas.


The wedding will be held Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 pm at the Cossatot Reefs Park on Gillham Lake.  All friends and family are encouraged to attend.

 

 

Megan Elaine Pitchford

&
Daniel Christopher England

Ryan Pitchford would like to announce the engagement of his sister, Megan Elaine Pitchford to
Daniel Christopher England.

 

Megan is a senior at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia majoring in Athletic Training and HKR. She

is the daughter of LeeAnn Pitchford and the late Coy Pitchford of De Queen and the granddaughter of Pat Thompson of De Queen.

 

Daniel is a paramedic with Southwest EMS in De Queen. He is the son of Kevin and Jennifer England of

Magnolia and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dan England of Waldo and Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Dollar of
El Dorado.

 

The wedding will be July 11, 2009 at the Kern Heights Baptist Church in De Queen at 2 p.m.
A receptionwill follow.

 

 

Tracy Lynn Baker

&

Joel Wesley Felipe

 

Tracy Lynn Baker and Joel Wesley Felipe of Horatio, AR would like to announce their upcoming marriage.


Tracy is the daughter of Shelia Boyd of Horatio, AR and Eddie Baker, Sr. of Winthrop, AR.


Joel is the son of Lynda Luna of Horatio, AR and Epifanio Felipe of Hidalgo, Mexico.


The wedding will be held Saturday, July 4th at 5:30 pm at the Community of Christ Church in Winthrop, AR.


The reception will follow at the father of the Bride’s house at 213 LR 38, Winthrop, AR.

For Directions, call (903)-701-5213 or (870)-518-4342

 

Neely-Paroubek

Murray and Mary Ann Neely of De Queen, AR are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica, to Yurik Paroubek, son of Keith and Robin Paroubek of Carl Junction, Missouri.

Jessica is the granddaughter of Aubrey and Mary Lee McClendon of Wilton, AR and the late Fletcher Pickens, Sr. of Lockesburg, AR, and the late Murray and Margaret Neely of De Queen.

She is a 2004 graduate of De Queen High School and a 2009 graduate of Henderson State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

Yurik is the grandson of Robert and the late Gloria Rasmussen, and the late Milton and Elaine Paroubek.

He is a 2002 graduate of Carl Junction High School; a 2006 graduate of Henderson State University, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance degree; and a 2007 graduate of Henderson State University, with a Master of Business Administration.  He works as a financial analyst for Summit Bank in Arkadelphia, AR.

A Saturday, July 18, 2009 wedding is planned for three o'clock in the afternoon at the Church at Crossgate in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  A reception will follow at Hot Springs Country Club.

 

Meagan Chalayne Stinnett
&
Matthew Eric Blanton

Ray Stinnett of De Queen and Dana Stringfellow of Horatio announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Meagan Chalayne Stinnett to Matthew Eric Blanton.

Meagan Stinnett is the daughter of Ray and Glenda Stinnett of De Queen and Monte and Dana Stringfellow of Horatio. She is the granddaughter of Don and Gail Stinnett of De Queen. She is a 2007 graduate of De Queen High School and is a full time student at CCCUA of De Queen. She will continue her education at the U of A in Fayetteville. She is employed by Diamond Bank in De Queen.

Matthew Blanton is the son of Steve and Angie Blanton of De Queen. Matthew is a 2005 graduate of Horatio High School. He is the grandson of Harold (Sonny) and Virginia Blanton of De Queen and David and Mary Talley of Wickes. Matthew currently is an Electrician Apprentice and works for Hadaway Electric Co. in Texarkana. He is a full time student at CCCUA in De Queen and at the IBEW Union in Texarkana. He will continue his education and work at the IBEW union in Fort Smith.

The wedding will be July 11th, 2009 on Wilhelmina Mountain in Mena at 11:00 a.m.

 

Brittany Nicole Stinnett
&
Matthew Aaron Satterfield


Doug & Jimna Stinnett and Keith & Teresa Satterfield announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children Brittany Nicole Stinnett to Matthew Aaron Satterfield.

Brittany, a 2004 De Queen High School graduate, is currently attending Henderson State University and working at Bright Beginnings. She is the granddaughter of Jim & Shirley Pearce and Harold & Millie Ann Stinnett of De Queen.

Matthew, a 2003 De Queen High School graduate and is a Senior at Henderson State University majoring in the School of Business. He is the grandson of Frank & Earline Satterfield of Maumelle, Arkansas and the late James & Joy Lawerence.

The wedding will be June 27, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Second Baptist Church, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

 

Elizabeth De Ann McKellar
&
Jason Michael Strickland

Tony and Donna McKellar of Rogers, AR announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth De Ann, to Jason Michael Strickland. 

Elizabeth is a 2001 graduate of De Queen High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville with a BSBA in Marketing and Communications.  She is the granddaughter of Loy and Lorene Poag of De Queen and the late Paul and Jo Ellen McKellar of Lockesburg. Elizabeth is an eCommerce Operations manager for Sam’s Club in Bentonville, AR.

 Jason is the son of Jack and Donna Strickland of Rogers, AR. He is a 2000 graduate of Cabot High School in Cabot, AR and a 2005 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville with a BA in History. He is the grandson of Alene Strickland and the late Jack A. Strickland, Sr of Charleston, SC and Gloria Craven and the late Jervey R. Craven, Sr, also of Charleston, SC.  Jason is a merchandise replenishment manager for Sam’s Club in Bentonville, AR. 

The wedding will be June 20, 2009 at The Inn at Carnall Hall on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, AR.

 

 

Birth Announcements

 

Cayla Dawn Mickle

Cory and Christy Mickle would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Cayla Dawn.  Cayla was welcomed home by her big sister Carlie.

 

Cayla was born on March 22, 2009 at UAMS in Little Rock where she remained in the NICU until May 6, 2009.  She weighed 2 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 14 1/2 in. long.

 

Maternal grandmother is Debbie Neal of Grannis.  Maternal great-grandparents are the late Lloyd and Mary Turner of Grannis.

 

Paternal grandmother is the late Sherry Mickle of De Queen.  Paternal great-grandparents are Sam and Doris Mickle of De Queen.

 

The family would like to say "Thank You" to all who have given their support and prayers during this time.

 

Reed & Stephanie Lynch joyfully announce the birth of their daughter

 

Ellis Anne Romine Lynch

 

 

 

October 13, 2008

6:02 a.m.

5 lbs. 7 oz

19 inches

 

She was welcomed home by her sister & brother

Mary Claire & Avery Lynch

 

“I will praise you for I am fearfully & wonderfully made;

marvelous are your works and that my soul knows very well”

Psalms 134:14

 Ellis Anne was diagnosed with Down Syndrome & Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome at 23 weeks gestation.  At 7 days old Ellis Anne successfully underwent her first open heart surgery, and then again at 4 months old she successfully underwent her second open heart surgery.

 To learn more about Ellis Anne’s story please visit

www.caringbridge.com

“ellisannelynch”

 

Aiden Cole Alspaw


Duke and Susan Alspaw would like to announce the birth of their son, Aiden Cole Alspaw. Aiden was born March 2nd, 2009 at 11:42 p.m. in Talihina Hospital. He weighed 8lbs. 4oz. and was 20 inches long.
 
Maternal grandparents are Junior and Judy Hicks of De Queen, Arkansas.
 
Paternal grandparents are Dan and Marlene Alspaw of Ashdown, Arkansas

 

Addison Sheyanne Gray

Jeffery And Amanda Gray of Ashdown, AR would like to announce the birth of their daughter.

 Addison Sheyanne was born March 4, 2009,  9:54 in Wadley Hospital.  She weighed 6 lbs 10 ozs and was 19 inch's long at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana. She is joined by big sister Gena and little brother, Landon.

Maternal grandparents Dave and Vanessa Lewis of New Hope, AR. Paternal grandparents Dale and Sharon Gray of Dierks, AR

 

Jaidyn Lane Flinoil

Mark and Lindsey Flinoil announce the birth of their son, Jaidyn Lane Flinoil. He was born on September 10, 2008 in Little Rock, AR. He weighed 7lbs. and was 20 in. long. He is welcomed into the world by his brothers; Grayson, Kameron & Kylan.
His Maternal grandparents are Dennis Miller of De Queen, AR and  Jenny Miller of Conway, AR. His Paternal grandparents are Mark Sr. & Sue Flinoil of Little Rock, AR and Robert and Beverly Chambers of Stuttgart, AR.

 

Ty Alan Wagner

Chad and Erin Wagner announce the birth of their son, Ty Alan Wagner.  He was born on January 20, 2009 at Mena Medical Center at 3:08 p.m.  He weighed 7lbs. 3oz. and was 21 1/2 in. long. 

Maternal grandparents are Becky and Jimi Wesson of Tampa, FL. and Eugene and Rebecca Taylor of Gillham, AR.

Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Joyce Wagner of Horatio, AR. 

 

Griffin Bryant Russell

 
Scotty and Miranda Russell announce the birth of their son, Griffin Bryant Russell.  He was born on January 27th, 2009 at Mena Regional Medical Center at 1:47 pm.  He weighed 9lbs 1oz and was 20.5 in long.
 
Maternal grandparents are Joe and Gerri Powell of Norman, AR.
Paternal grandparents are Scott and Linda Russell of
De Queen.
 
Griffin was welcomed home by his big sister Joslynn and big brother Brennon.

 

Kaden Christian Hunter

Carl and Nicole Hunter announce the birth of a son, Kaden Christian Hunter.  He was born on January 27th, 2009 at Mena Regional Medical Center at 2:49 pm.  He weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 20 in long.
 
Maternal  grandparents are Paul and Shanin Hollis of Provo.
 
Paternal grandparents are Chris and Donna Hunter from De Queen.
 
Kaden is welcomed home by his sister, Nikobie Janes and his brother, Casen Hunter.

 

Isabella Ryann Baker

 Justin and Stephanie Baker announce the birth of a daughter, Isabella Ryann Baker. She was born on December 6, 2008, at Christus St. Michael Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long.

 Maternal grandparents are Mike and Kaye Ayers of Horatio.

 Paternal grandparents are Gerald and Linda Baker of De Queen.

 Isabella is welcomed home by her two sisters, Laney and Kate.

 

Sunny Danielle Jackson

Casey Jackson and Casey Slaton-Jackson would like to announce the birth of their daughter Sunny Danielle Jackson.

Sunny was born on November 27th, 2008 at Mena Regional Medical Center at 8:27am. She weighed 5lbs 9oz and was 18in long. She was transferred to Arkansas Children's Hospital that night where she stayed until December 22nd, 2008.

Maternal Grandparents are Jeff & Linda Hardy of Mena, Arkansas and Sonny & Jennie Slaton of Texarkana, Arkansas.

Paternal Grandparents are Ron & Frankie Mills of De Queen, Arkansas and Phillip & Michelle Jackson of Linn Creek, Missouri.

The family would like to express thanks to all who have given their support and continue to give their support during this time.

 

Anthony Lance McCleskey, Jr.

Leslie and Anthony McCleskey would like to announce the birth of their son Anthony Lance McCleskey, Jr. Lance was born January 1st around 1:00a.m., making him the first baby of 2009 at Mena Regional Medical Center.

He weighed 8lbs and was 21 ¾ inches long.

The maternal grandparents are Jim and Kathy Worley of De Queen, Arkansas.

The paternal grandparents are Christine McCleskey of Mena, Arkansas and Leo McCleskey of Grannis, Arkansas.

Lance has been transferred to Arkansas Children’s Hospital because of heart complications. He will be having surgery, so please pray for him and his parents.