Area Wide News: Wedding Announcements

Cotter-Franks (08/12/10)
Butch and Becky Cotter of Viola, Ark., announce the marriage of their daughter, Erica Renea Cotter, to Jeremiah James Franks. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Viola High School and a 2005 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. The groom is a 2000 graduate of Southside High School in Batesville, Ark., and a 2002 graduate of Tulsa School of Welding. He is the son of Jimmy Franks and the late Sandra Franks...

Ellis -- Steen (08/12/10)
Patrick Ray Steen and Toni Lynn Ellis announce their upcoming wedding on Aug. 28, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Steen's home on River Road. A reception will follow at the Highland Elks Lodge.

Courtney - Pate (08/04/10)
Kyle, Autumn and June Pate announce the marriage of their parents, Andrea Courtney to Seth Page June 19, 2010, at Riding on Faith Cowboy Church in Salem, Ark. Pastor Stuart Jones officiated.

Cain -- Thielen (08/04/10)
Amanda Sara Cain and Terrence N. Thielen were united in marriage on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at 5:30 in the afternoon in a garden wedding in Fayetteville, Ark. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cain of Oxford, Ark. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Thielen of Fayetteville...

Phelps - Paul (08/04/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lynn Phelps announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Cheryl Ann Phelps to Scott Milton Paul, son of Tom Paul and Mrs. Meredith Jean Paul. The ceremony will take place Saturday, Aug. , at 7 p.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cherokee Village...

Anderson -- Burnside (07/29/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Anderson of Salem, Ark., would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Hannah Grace, to Mr. John William Burnside. The couple exchanged their vows on July 10, 2010 at the Bible Baptist Fellowship in Reynolds, Ind. After a honeymoon trip to Glacier National Park, the couple will be making their home in Jackson, Wyo. John is the Administrator of Jackson Hole Christian Academy, and Hannah will be teaching there...

Grissoms united in marriage (07/29/10)
Kevin Grissom and Cathy Cline were united in marriage July 1. A private ceremony was held at the bride's parents home in Jonesboro, Ark. Kevin is a teacher at Highland Middle School. Cathy is employed by Liberty Bank. Their home will be in Ash Flat, Ark...

Krepps, Mullins exchange vows (06/24/10)
Jacqulyn Ruth Krepps and Robert Eugene Mullins were united in marriage with a private ceremony on May 5, on the beach in Panama City Beach, Fla. On May 15, 2010 (the original wedding date) the couple repeated their vows in a formal ceremony with family and friends on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. at sunset. The two ceremonies are a result of concerns for not being able to have a May 15 beach wedding due to the recent oil spill in the Gulf...

Tarver -- Lowe (06/10/10)
Nickolas and Emma Yates of Cherokee Village, Ark., would like to announce the marriage of their aunt, Martha (Lowe) Tarver to Ryan Junior Tarver. Martha is the daughter of Dennis and Brenda Lowe of Ash Flat, Ark., Ryan is the son of Terry Tarver of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., and Flemon Tarver of Little Rock, Ark...

Cochran -- Eaton (06/10/10)
David and Sheila Cochran of Salem, Ark., and Allyn and Rose Eaton of Jacksonville, Ark., wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Ashley Nicole and James Robert. The bride is an accountant for Medical Assets Holding Company in Maumelle, Ark...

Drain ~ Eaglebear (05/26/10)
Parents of the groom and grandparents of the bride would like to invite you to the uniting of Jesse Eaglebear and Jenny Drain at Lanton Baptist Church on June 13, 2010, at 2 pm. A reception will follow. Parents of the groom are Randy and Maggie Eaglebear. Grandparents of the groom are Kenny and Ora Ingram...

Slusser ~ Forschler (05/26/10)
The families of Autumn Brooke Forschler, daughter of the late Tommy Max Forschler and Laurel Fitzpatrick of Thayer, Mo., and Cody Allen Slusser, son of Rick Slusser and Ann Beasley of Imboden, Ark., joyfully announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children...

Kilgore -- Johnson set nuptials (05/26/10)
James and Mary Beth Kilgore of Hampton, Ark., announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Kilgore, to Thomas Johnson, son of Ricky and Kathy Johnson of Keiser, Ark. The wedding will be held at Victory Baptist Church in Hampton, Ark., on June 5 at 5 p.m. A reception will follow at River Woods in Camden, Ark. Friends and relatives are invited to attend...

Luebken -- English (05/26/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Luebken and Mr. and Mrs. Bill English request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Sylvan Luebken to Carl English on Saturday June 19, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon at the North Golf Course Recreation Center, Cherokee Village, Ark...

Swindles' exchange vows (05/26/10)
Kole, Madi and Jimmy Swindle, Mattie Sharp and Riley and Ace Spangler announce the marriage of their parents, Jerry and Carrie Swindle. The couple united in marriage on April 27, in a private ceremony. Groom's parents are Jimmy and Jean Swindle of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., and the bride's parents are Scottie Corey of Hardy, Ark., Sherry Cummings of Port Richey, Fla., and the late Timothy Shroyer...

Reed ~ Parnell (05/21/10)
The wedding of Laura Elizabeth Reed and Joshua Caleb Parnell will be held at the Thayer Church of Christ in Thayer, Mo., at 2 p.m. June 5, 2010. Laura is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Reed of Mammoth Spring. Joshua is the son of Mark and Carla Parnell of Mammoth Spring...

Shrable ~ Crow (05/21/10)
Tara Shrable and Brandon Crowe are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding. The ceremony will take place Saturday, June 19 at 4 p.m., in the evening at Mountain Home Baptist Church with a reception following in the fellowship hall. Tara is the daughter of Carl and Caunita (Connie) Shrable of Gepp, Ark...

Reed ~ Parnell (05/21/10)
The wedding of Laura Elizabeth Reed and Joshua Caleb Parnell will be held at the Thayer Church of Christ in Thayer, Mo., at 2 p.m. June 5, 2010. Laura is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Reed of Mammoth Spring. Joshua is the son of Mark and Carla Parnell of Mammoth Spring...

Webken -- English to wed (05/21/10)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Webken and Mr. and Mrs. Bill English request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Sylvan Webken to Carl English on Saturday June 19, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon at the North Golf Course Recreation Center, Cherokee Village, Ark...

Clemmons -- Brown wed (05/13/10)
Amy Marie Clemmons and Darrell Wayne Brown were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Shipwatch Surf and Yacht Club in Pensacola, Fla. Carl Newman, worship minister at Perdido Bay Baptist Church, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Melodie and Roger Clemmons of Horseshoe Bend. She is the granddaughter of L.G. Clemmons and the late Reba Clemmons of Texarkana and the late Mary and Dale Sorsby of Texarkana...

Bray -- Skaggs to wed (05/13/10)
Sonny and Connie Bray of Salem, Ark, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Haley, to Jeremy Skaggs of Lanton, Mo. Skaggs is the son of Rick Skaggs of Lanton and Avis Skaggs of Brandsville, Mo. Bray is a 2000 graduate of Salem High School and a 2005 graduate of Arkansas State University. She is employed as a special education teacher at West Plains High School...

Clemmons -- Brown wed (05/13/10)
Amy Marie Clemmons and Darrell Wayne Brown were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Shipwatch Surf and Yacht Club in Pensacola, Fla. Carl Newman, worship minister at Perdido Bay Baptist Church, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Melodie and Roger Clemmons of Horseshoe Bend. She is the granddaughter of L.G. Clemmons and the late Reba Clemmons of Texarkana and the late Mary and Dale Sorsby of Texarkana...

Tompkins - Watson to wed (05/13/10)
James and Mackie Tompkins of Ash Flat announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lily Quinn Tompkins, to Stephen Edward Watson, son of Dan and Susan Watson of Walnut Ridge. The bride is the granddaughter of Catherine French of Ash Flat and the late Junior French, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Tompkins...