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Wedding Announcements

 

Julie Guylene Tollett
and

Jeremy Scott Adcock

 

Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Tollett are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Julie Guylene to Jeremy Scott Adcock son of Brenda Adcock and Doyle Adcock.

Julie is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frances Hall and the late Guy R. Hall and the late Ruben and Mildred Tollett.  She is a 1999 graduate of De Queen High School and a 2003 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and presently pursuing a Masters degree in Educational Administration.

Julie is employed by Texarkana Arkansas Independent School District.

Jeremy is the grandson of Kenneth Arp and the late Lydia Keith Taylor and Lena Bell Adcock and the late W. L. Adcock.  He is a 1998 graduate of Horatio High School. Jeremy is presently employed by Lawrence Termite and Pest Control.

The beach side wedding will be held June 8, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. on Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach, FL.

 

Jessica Grasich
and
Dustin Williams


Announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of Jessica Grasich to Dustin Williams.

The Bride-elect is the daughter of Sherri and J Bigham of De Queen and Steve Grasich of Ocean Springs, MS.  The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Williams of Sheridan, AR.

The wedding will take place in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Woodlands Gardens in Hot Springs, AR on June 14, 2008 at 7:00 in the evening.

The couple will reside in Sheridan where Jessica teaches 3rd grade at Landmark Elementary.  Dustin is employed with AT&T in Little Rock.

 

Charissa Joy Dunn
 and 
Richard Leon VanVoast

The parents of Charissa Joy Dunn and Richard Leon VanVoast would like to announce the engagement an approaching marriage of their children. 

Charissa is the daughter of Tony Bob Ray and De Queen and Randy and Sharon Lindsey of Horatio.  She is the granddaughter of Polly Williams of Horatio, Wane and Dorothy Oliver of Ashdown, the late Melba Kreider, and the late R.L. Ray.

Richard is the son of James and Lana VanVoast.  He is the grandson of Leon and Mary Crawford of Winthrop, Shirley VanVoast of De queen and the late Richard E. VanVoast.

The wedding will take place May 31st at the Lindsey residence in Horatio.  Reception will immediately follow.

 

Casey Daniel Jackson
 and 
Casey Michele Slaton

Casey Daniel Jackson and Casey Michele Slaton were united in marriage at 3pm April the 5th at Beaver's Bend State Park in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Tim Johnson of Grace Baptist Church.

Parents of the bride are Sonny Slaton of Texarkana, Arkansas and Linda Hardy of De Queen, Arkansas. Parents of the groom are Phillip Jackson of Linn Creek, Missouri and Frankie Mills of De Queen, Arkansas.

The couple resides in De Queen, Arkansas.

Emily Jeanne Rogers
and
Jeremy Scott Haworth

Mr. and Mrs. Faron Rogers of El Dorado announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Emily Jeanne, to Jeremy Scott Haworth, son of Ms. Susan Haworth of Edmond, OK, and Mr. Mike Haworth of Edmond, OK.

 
The wedding will be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 7 at Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado.
 
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bishop of Bradley, AR, and Mrs. Anita Rogers and the late Mr. Grayson Rogers of Paragould, AR.
 
She is a 2003 graduate of De Queen High School and a 2007 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Studio Art.  She is employed by Fun Time Learning Center in Arkadelphia.
 
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Clement of Oklahoma City, OK, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Haworth of Edmond, OK.
 
He is a 2002 graduate of Santa Fe High School in Edmond and will be a December 2007 graduate of Henderson State University with a degree in Recreation and Sports Community.  He is employed by the Human Development Center in Arkadelphia.
 
Friends and relatives are invited to attend.  

 

Melissa Hillary Smith
and
Joseph Bishop Grantham

Melissa Hillary Smith and Joseph Bishop Grantham were united in marriage at 2 P.M. February the 16th at the Four Winds Chapel in Conway, Arkansas. The ceremony was presided over by the Rev. Kerry Pool, a Major with the Conway Police Department.

 

Parents of the bride are Carlos Joe and Leeann Smith of Winthrop, Arkansas. Parents of the groom are Sarah Bishop of Conway, Arkansas, and Craig and Janet Grantham of Monticello, Arkansas.

Melissa is a detective the Conway Police Department and Joseph is a Sergeant with Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office.

The couple will reside in Conway, Arkansas.

 

Courtney Camille Reese
and
Chad Everitt Klitz

John and Judy Partain of De Queen & Jeff and Brenda Reese of Brazoria, Texas are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Courtney Camille, to Chad Klitz, the son of Sheryl Lane and the late Edward Klitz, Jr. of De Queen.

Courtney is currently taking classes with SAU Magnolia at the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas campus where she is majoring in early childhood education.  She is presently employed with the De Queen School District as a D.I. Para-Professional.  She is the granddaughter of Gary (Stoney) and Lucrecia Walker of Horatio and Dorothy Partain of Murfreesboro, Arkansas.

Chad currently attends Texarkana Community college in Texarkana, Texas and is the grandson of DeLoyie and Bobbie Boone of De Queen, Margaret Klitz and the late Edward Klitz, Sr. of Winthrop, Arkansas and Norman and Peggy Everitt of Eustace, Texas.

The wedding will be an event of June 21, 2008 at four o'clock in the afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in De Queen, Arkansas.

 

Bobbi Shirlene Bevill
and
Anthony Thomas Aldridge

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Bevill
of Gillham, Arkansas
and
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Aldridge 
of Paron, Arkansas
announce the marriage
of their children
Bobbi Shirlene Bevill
and
Anthony Thomas Aldridge
on Saturday, the seventh of June
two thousand and eight
at one o’clock in the afternoon
7837 12th Street
Paron, Arkansas  72122
Reception immediately following the ceremony.

 

Sara Beth Peavey 
and 
Mike Herron

Sara Beth Peavey of De Queen and Mike Herron, of Denver, Colorado announce their engagement. 

Sara Beth is the daughter of Sandra Rentfro of Horatio and the granddaughter of Paul and Judy Covington of De Queen. She is a 2003 graduate of Horatio High School and a 2007 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in vocal music. She is employed by the Malvern School District as a director of vocal music and show choirs.  

Mike is the son of Phil and Mary Lou Herron of Rosston. He is a 2003 graduate of Nevada County High School and will be a 2008 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in instrumental music.  

The couple will be wed in an outside ceremony June 7th at the home of the groom's parents. 

 

Billingsley – Watkins

 

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Billingsley are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Vaughn Billingsley to Francis Adrian “Sonny” Watkins II.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jim Billingsley of Winthrop, AR and Ms. Billie Brake of Texarkana, TX and Mr. Bob Butler of Foreman, AR. Amber is the 1998 graduate of Horatio High School and the 2003 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas.  Presently Amber is working as an Account Executive for FedEx Freight Systems in Texarkana, AR.

Sonny Watkins is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watkins of Texarkana, TX.  Sonny is the grandson of the late Mr. Burl Eaves and Ms. Alene Eaves and the late Mr. Francis Watkins and Ms. Hazel Stanley.  Sonny is the 1993 graduate of Texas High School.  Presently Sonny is working as a Superintendent for Applied Control Technology in Texarkana, TX.

 The couple will wed on June 14, 2008 in Nassau, Bahamas.  The bride’s parents will host a reception at Prissy Chrissy Ranch upon their return. 

 

Currence-Ashley Wedding

Joseph and Carla Currence of Walker, Louisiana are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Ruth Currence to Nolan Howard Ashley, son of Bill and Sandy Ashley of Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

The bride elect is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and is currently teaching art at Lexington High School in Lexington, Tennessee while pursuing a Masters.  The groom will graduate from Freed-Hardeman University in May 2009 with a degree in Chemistry and Biology and a minor in Math.  

They will wed on May 24th in an outdoor wedding at the home of Gary and Trish Stanfill.  The couple will reside in Henderson, Tennessee.

 

Sarah Johnson and Jason Cobb

Lonnie and Kathy Johnson of De Queen are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sarah, to Jason Cobb, son of Larry and Terry Cobb of Jonesboro,  Arkansas. 

Sarah will graduate from the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, in May with a Biology degree.  She has been accepted to medical school.

Jason will graduate from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, in May with an MD.  He will begin a  pediatric residency in July.

Sarah and Jason will be married May 24, 2008 in De Queen.

 

Heather Evans and Trey Williams

Tina and Craig Hensley of De Queen, AR announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Heather Nicole Evans, to Hubert Thomas Williams, III (Trey), son of Tommy and Kelly Williams, also of De Queen. 

Heather is a 2006 graduate of De Queen High School.  She is currently a student at Henderson State University and will be transferring to the University of Central Arkansas where she will pursue a major in physical therapy.

Trey is a 2004 graduate of De Queen High School.  He is currently a senior at Henderson State University.  He will graduate in May with a degree in Business Management.  He is currently employed with Diamond Bank in Hot Springs, AR.

 The wedding will be an event of June 14, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in De Queen.

 

Robin Morgan & Davey Cirkles

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Ms. Tonya Morgan would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Robin Morgan to Davey Cirkles of Gillham, AR.

 Robin is the daughter of Tonya Morgan and the late Robert Morgan of Wickes, AR. She is a 2007 graduate of Wickes High School and a student at CCCUA in De Queen, AR. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Baker of Wickes, AR and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Inscore of New Castle, TX.

 Davey is the son of David and Debarah Cirkles of Gillham, AR. He is a 2000 graduate of Wickes High School and a 2002 graduate of CCCUA in De Queen, AR. He is currently employed at Robert’s Chevrolet in De Queen, AR. Davey is the grandson of Ms. Earleen Cirkles of Shreveport, LA.

 The ceremony will be held at the Wickes Methodist Church on June 7th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. There will be a reception to follow. All family and friends are invited.  

Alisa Carol Jenkins and Daniel Robert Vorbau

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Jenkins, Jr. of Wickes, AR announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alisa Carol to Daniel Robert Vorbau, son of Mr. Robert Vorbau, of Milwaukee, WI and Ms. Barbara Vorbau, of Homewood, IL.

Alisa is a 2001 graduate of University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor degree in Business Education and is currently employed by Arcadia Fencing, Inc.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hendricks of Horatio, AR and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Jenkins, Sr. of Wickes, AR and the late Ms. Marthalyn Jenkins.

Daniel is currently attending Liberty University, where he is majoring in Religion and is also employed by the United States Air Force.  He is the grandson of Ms. Kathryn Vorbau and the late Mr. Roger Vorbau of Henderson, NV and Ms. Alice DiCostanzo and the late Mr. Paul DiCostanzo of Roscoe, IL.

The wedding will be an event of June 21, 2008 at three o'clock in the afternoon at Calvary Assembly of God in Dover, Delaware.

Aundra Paige Young and Clayton O’Neil Yates

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Young  are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Aundra Paige to Clayton O’Neil Yates, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Yates and the late Carol Ann Yates.

Aundra is currently attending the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas in De Queen where she is majoring in early childhood education and is also employed by CCCUA.  She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Woods of De Queen and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Young of Nashville. 

Clayton is employed as a Sevier County law officer as well as a volunteer firefighter for the City of De Queen.  He is the grandson of Ms. Patsy Collins of De Queen.

The wedding will be an event of June 21, 2008 at four o‘clock in the afternoon at the Church of Christ in De Queen, Arkansas.

 

Birth Announcements

 

 

Robin Michelle Ahrens

Courtney & Nathan Ahrens announce the birth of their daughter, Robin Michelle, at Mena Regional Health System on March 19, 2008.  She weight 6 lbs and 7 oz and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Cathy & Kenneth Hall and Franklin "Sonny" & Barbara Reid all of De Queen.  Maternal great-grandparents are William "Doc" & Sue Strube of De Queen and Betty Reid and the late James E. Reid of Crossroads.

Paternal Grandparents are Sam & Cindy Ahrens of De queen.  Paternal great-grandparents are Gladys and the late Jim Duckett of Wickes.
 

 

Dalton Ray Jewell

Braylee Jewell would like to announce the arrival of her new baby brother Dalton Ray Jewell.

He was born on March 31st at 7:15 p.m. at Mena Regional.  He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 3/4 inches long. 

The proud parents are Raymond and Paula Jewell of Vandervoort.  Grandparents include:  Doris Floyd of Vandervoort, Larry and Fonda Floyd of Hatfield and Stanley and Nancy Jewell of Wickes.  Great-grandparents are Wesley and Edna Mae Barrett of Vandervoort, Lou Dee and George Tilley of Hatfield, J.E. and Mary Jo Miles and Shirlene Hackworth, all of Wickes and Walter Lee and Delena Jewell of Gillham.

 

Eli Ioane-Craig Cunningham

 
Eli Ioane-Craig Cunningham was born March 21, 2008 in Benton, Ar. Parents are Kevin and Ailini Cunningham of Benton. Eli weighed 8 lbs. 3 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Shane and Muaina Brothers of Benton. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Evelyn Cunningham of Lockesburg. Maternal great-grandparent is Sauisfa So'oto of Honolulu, Hawaii. Paternal great-grandparents are Mary and Aubrey McClendon of Wilton and Paul and Frances King of  Lockesburg.

 

Grant Allen Wilson

Mike and Sheila Wilson of De Queen proudly announce the birth of their son, Grant Allen.  He was born on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Christus St. Michael Health Care Center in Texarkana, Texas.  He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. 

Maternal grandparents are Marvin and Geraldine Smith of De Queen, Arkansas. 

Paternal grandparents are William and Lilly Wilson of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. 

Grant is welcomed home by his parents and big brothers Chris and Beau.

 

Landon Abe Frachiseur

Landon Abe Frachiseur was born February 5, 2008 to Brandon and Kimber Frachiseur.  

He weighed 7lbs. 7oz. and was 20 inches long.  

His grandparents are Randy and Linda Frachiseur and Noel and Rhonda Lovelace.

Mackenzie Reese Molina

Mackenzie Reese Molina was born March 20, 2008 at 4: 25 pm in the Mena Regional Hospital.

She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 inches long.

The proud new parents are Samantha Robey and Christopher Molina of Gilllham.

 


Maleah Marie White

Maleah Marie White was born on March 6th, 2008 to Brittney Vasquez and Keith White.

She weighed 6  lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long.
 

Riley Dawn Bailey

  Riley Dawn Bailey arrived at 5:52 pm, March 12, 2008 in the Mena Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20 and half inches long. 

Proud parents are Monica Molina and Justin Bailey. Grandparents are Dawn Molina, Manuel Molina and John and Bessie Bailey.

 

 

Brayden Kelley Stone

 

Dustin and Tiffany Stone, of  Burleson, Texas, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Kelley Stone, born on February 4th, 2008, at Baylor Southwest Hospital in Fort Worth , Texas .  He weighed 9 pounds and 2 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long.

 Paternal Grandparents are Becky and Joe Pickering of Carrollton, Texas and Donney and Paula Stone of Nashville, Arkansas.

Maternal Grandparents are Debbie and Kalvin Weaver of Weatherford , Texas

Paternal Great-Grandparents are Winnie Ward of Carrollton, Texas and Lloyd “Sonny” and Ava Ward of Texarkana, Arkansas, O.B. “Dinky” and Charlene Stone of South Sioux City, Nebraska, and the Late Sue Lewis of Nashville, Arkansas.

Maternal Great-Grandparents are Mildred Weaver and the late Kelley Weaver of Carrollton, Texas, Calvin and Pat Potts of Arlington, Texas, and Beverly and Jerry Frazier of Arlington, Texas.

 

Landon Dale Gray

Jeffery and Amanda Gray would like to announce the birth of their son, Landon Dale Gray.

He was born February 6,2008 at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana, Texas and weighted 7lbs.10ozs  and was 19 inches long.

He is welcomed by his big sister, Gena.



Cooper Gregory Lewis

Mark and Alisha Lewis are proud to announce the birth of their third son, Cooper Gregory.  He was born November 20, 2007 and weighed 9 lb. 4 oz. and was 21 inches long.  He was welcomed home by big brothers Carter Steven, 5, and Clark David, 2.

Cooper is the grandson of Teresa Willis of Eagletown , OK , Al and Vicky Wright of De Queen, and David and Mary Sue Lewis also of De Queen. Great Grandparents are Bonnie Wright of De Queen and Martha Willis of Eagletown , OK.

Tyler Blake Lynch 

was born January 26th, 2008 at St. Michaels Hospital in Texarkana, Texas

He weighed 5 pounds and 10 ounces and 19 inches long. Parents are Alex and LaDonna Lynch of Texarkana, Arkansas

Maternal Grandparents are Craig and Diane Causey and Larry Leeper all of De Queen. 
Paternal Grandparents are Faith Lynch of De Queen and Al and Pam Lynch of Parrish, Florida

Maternal Great-Grandparents are Mack
Hibbs and the late Eva Hibbs, Alvie and Onita Causey, Colvin and Marie Leeper 
all of De Queen. 

Paternal Great-Grandparents are Agnes Lynch and the late C.R. Lynch of St. Petersburg, Florida.

George William Lanier, III (Tripp)

 was born on Jan 30, 2008 in Stillwater, Oklahoma

He weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and 20 1/2 in long.  

Birth parents are George Lanier, Jr. of Ben Lomond, and Angela Mendenhall of Stillwater, Oklahoma.  

George is the son of George and Jeneva Lanier of Ben Lomond. 
 

Jacob Dale Seymour
 
was born on December 26, 2007 at Willow Creek Women's Hospital in Johnson, AR.
 
He weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces and 20 inches long.  Parents are Justin and Debbie Seymour of Bella Vista.
 
Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Wilma Morris of De Queen, AR.
 
Paternal grandparents are Donna Seymour and Ed Brewer of Fayetteville, AR. Burton and Harriet Seymour of Deland, FL

Paternal great grandparents are Hugh and Maxine Parson of Huntsville, AR.
 
Jacob is welcomed home by his big brother Brennen and big sister Aubrey.

Kylie Rachell Lovell
was born on December 20, 2007 at 8:43 pm at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana.

She weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces. Parents are Kira Saviers and Wiley Lovell.

Maternal grandparents are Sandy and Steven Gonsalves of Horatio and Adam and Crystal Saviers of Georgia.

Paternal grandparents are Roy and Debbie Lovell of De Queen.

Rebecca Joy Vaughn

was born on December 18th at 11:26 a.m. at Mena Regional Health System. She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz, and was 20 inches long.

Parents, Kimberley and Jessie Vaughn Jr. of De Queen.

Maternal Grandparents, Mary and Tommy Stark of Gillham.

Paternal Grandparents, Peggy and Jessie Vaughn of De Queen.

Alorah Elizabeth Rymer

was born on December 18, 2007 at 1:03 pm. She weighed 8 lbs 10 1/2 oz and  was 21 inches long. Parents are Joey and Chera Rymer. Grandparents are Jr. and Tracy Ochoa, Reynaldo and Sadie Cajero, and Johnny Webb. Great grandparents are William and Brenda Bailey, and John and Doris Webb.