Roanoke Times
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DATE: SUNDAY, October 1, 1995 TAG: 9511010006
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Mary Gafford Snider and Jason Roman Adamchik were married Saturday, September 30, 1995 at four o'clock. The ceremony took place at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church in Blacksburg, Virginia with the Reverend D. Cameron Murchison, Jr. officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Howard Snider, Jr. of Blacksburg and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Marion James of High Point, N.C., Mrs. Edgar Howard Snider, also of High Point, N.C., and the late Mr. Snider. She is a graduate of Blacksburg High School and attended Sweet Briar College in Amherst, Va. She is employed with TRI-PLEX Systems Corporation.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel William Adamchik of Crestwood, Ky. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adamchik of Louisville, Ky., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barabas of Louisville, Ky. He is a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph's High School in Baltimore, Md., and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va. where he received a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He is Regional Engineer for Cintas Corporation at their Baltimore location.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose Laura Cecilia Powell of Blacksburg, Va. as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Deborah Lynn Worley, also of Blacksburg; Amanda Hubbard Dill of Christiansburg, Va.; Sandra Lee Harris of Richmond, Va.; and Theresa Adamchik of Crestwood, Ky., sister of the groom.
The groom chose Jeffrey Kemble of Catonville, Md., as his best man. Groomsmen were Brain Bean, also of Catonsville; Bryan McNamara of Massapequa Park, N.Y.; William Joseph Adamchik of Crestwood, Ky., brother of the groom; and Edgar Howard Snider, III, PA-C of Lake City, Fla., brother of the bride.
Music was provided by Mrs. Kathy Burkhart, organist and Dr. Allen Bachelder, trumpeter. Mrs. Angela Overstreet gave the scripture reading. Following the wedding rehearsal on Friday night, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner in the Olin Preston Room at the Marriott Hotel. After the wedding on Saturday, the bride's parents hosted a reception at The University Club in Blacksburg.
After their return from a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will reside in Columbia, Maryland.
Barksdale-Gray
Lisa Yvonne Gray and Troy Lee Barksdale were married on September 30th, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. at Sweet Union Baptist Church. The officiating clergyman was Dr. Edward T. Burton. Prayer was said by Rev. McKinley Hamilton. The reception was held at St. Elias Social Hall.
The maid of honor was Ms. Rebecca Ann Gray, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Ms. Maurica Charlton, Ms. Juanita Fallen, Mrs. Anneke S. Gilliam, Ms. Pamela Saunders, and Mrs. Coretta Willis, all friends of the bride. Flowergirl was Miss Nyia Willis, friend of the bride and groom.
The best man was Mr. Anthony Alexander Barksdale, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were Mr. Dewayne Bowles, Mr. Tony Broadnaux, Mr. Don Edwards, Mr. Eric Gravely, and Mr. Xavier Swain, all friends of the groom. The usher was Mr. Arrote' Willis, friend of the groom.
Trainholder was Master Robert Jefferey Gray, brother of the bride. The candlelighters were DeWayne Bowles and Arrote' Willis. The guestbook was attended by Mrs. Dawn Swain, friend of the bride and groom. Hostesses were Ms. Rossetta Curtis, Ms. Jovonnie Hamm, Ms. Ronda Monroe, Mrs. Patricia Morris and Mrs. Dawn Swain.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lewis Gray of Rocky Mount, Va. She is a graduate of Franklin County High School and is attending Virginia Western Community College. The bride is employed by Carilion Community Care. The groom, son of Mr. Alexander Barksdale and Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, both of Roanoke, Va., is a graduate of William Fleming High School and is employed by Valley Printers in Salem, Va.
The newlyweds will live in Roanoke, Va., after a trip to Virginia Beach.
Bell-Grose
Sharon Grose and Gregory Bell were united in holy matrimony at sunset, September 8, 1995.
The Grand Lido Resort in Negril, Jamaica was the site for the outdoor, oceanside ceremony with Rev. Winston Lewis officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shaffer of Princeton, W.Va. and is employed by Moore's Lumber & Building Supplies.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.. Allen Bell of Roanoke, Va., and is employed by AST Systems, MEDIQ PRN.
The newlyweds will continue to reside in Roanoke, Va.
\ Burgiss-Ferguson
Amy Catherine Ferguson and Thomas Brantley Burgiss were married at 4:00 p.m. on September 30, 1995 in Winston-Salem, N.C. at Centenary United Methodist Church. The Reverend James Sterling Johnson and the Reverend Roland Barnhardt officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watson Ferguson of Salem, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Sadie L. Stone and the late Welton Selkirk Stone of Salem, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Johnson of Mount Airy, N.C.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reeves Burgiss of Laurel Springs, N.C., and the grandson of Mrs. Lora Burgiss and the late Mr. T. Roy Burgiss, and the grandson of Mr. Wayne Waddell and the late Mrs. Octavia Reeves Waddell.
The bride was escorted by her father, Mr. Joseph W. Ferguson. The matron of honor was Mrs. Tiffany Brown Burgiss of Pfafftown, N.C., sister-in-law of the groom. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Amy Fisher Miles of Roanoke, Ms. Andrea Kathleen Galioto, Ms. Aprile Jeanette White, Ms. Barbara Lynn Watts, all of Winston-Salem, and Ms. Laura Jeane Louis of Charlotte, N.C., all friends of the bride. Honorary bridesmaid was Mrs. Deborah Eller Burgiss of Statesville, N.C., sister-in-law of the groom. Miss Emily Chilton of Lexington, N.C. was flower girl.
The best man was Mr. Thomas Reeves Burgiss, father of the groom. The groomsmen were Dr. Timothy Reeves Burgiss of Statesville, N.C., and Mr. John Thompson Burgiss of Pfafftown, N.C., both brothers of the groom, Mr. Frederick Clay Ferguson of Charlotte, N.C., brother of the bride, Mr. Ronald L. Austin and Mr. William Coble of High Point, N.C., friends of the groom.
Assisting in the ceremony as acolytes were Mirinda Hancock Culler and Rebecca Ashley VanZandt, and as crucifer, Mr. Stuart C. Hipp, all of Winston-Salem, N.C. Miss Sarah Stafford Brooks of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Miss Mary Elizabeth Shaner of Roanoke, were guest book attendants.
The bride's gown of silk douppioni featured a bodice accented with seed pearls at the neckline and repeated on the edges of the sleeves. The bride's headpiece, a crown of seed pearls and a veil of illusion had been worn by the bride's mother on her wedding day.
The bride is a graduate of Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C., and is employed by the North Carolina School of the Arts. The groom is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is employed by the YMCA of High Point, Inc.
\ Craft-Pannell
Karen Renee Pannell and Gary Lorenzo Craft were married Sept. 16, 1995 in St. Matthews Church by Bishop George Hash. The bride was escorted by her father. The maid of honor was Ashley Meadows, niece of the bride. Bridesmaids were Alfreider Clements, Suzanne Giles, Yvette Bryce, Velma Lockett and Linda Staten. Flowergirl was Tiffany Pannell, niece of the bride. Best man was Sherman Clements. Groomsmen were Herbert Pannell Jr., brother of the bride, Carl Shelton, Calvin Sanders, Maurice Wright, and Lynwood Stewart, brother of the groom. Ushers were Melvin Sanders and Monte Edwards. Ringbearer was Dezmon Pannell, nephew of the bride. The guestbook was attended by Debra Pannell. Hostesses were Shannon Andrews and Carol Thompson.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Pannell Sr. She is a graduate of William Fleming and is employed with Hair Attitudes. The groom, son of Mrs. Shirley Stewart, is a graduate of William Fleming and is employed by Singer Furniture. The newlyweds will live in Roanoke. The couple would like to thank all of their friends and family for making this a day to cherish.
\ Delp-Young
Susan Russell Young and Kenneth Glenn Delp were united in marriage on September 30, 1995, at Cave Spring Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Lee Elmore officiating.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Melissa Young Smith, the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Debra Delp Terry of Wytheville, Va., sister of the groom, Sarah Lynn Delp of Buffalo Junction, Va., sister of the groom, Amy Janice Fine of Charlotte, NC, friend of the bride, Marian Walker Kemp, Cynthia Gail Smith, Catherine Waters Stanley, Kimberly Thomas Stanley, Diana Lynn Stinnett and Tonia Sweeney Wood, all of Roanoke and friends of the bride. The flower girl was Cara Leigh Delp of Rural Retreat, Va., niece of the groom. The grandmother of the bride is Margaret Walden Wilson.
The best man was Philip Hale Delp, father of the groom. The groomsmen were David Tyler Delp and Richard Philip Delp both of Rural Retreat, Va., brothers of the groom, Glen Harrison Wheeler III of Atkins, Va., cousin of the groom, George Leonard Young III of Roanoke, Va., brother of the bride, Edward Marion Smith of Roanoke, Va., brother-in-law of the bride, Robert Edward Hutton of Lebanon, Va., friend of the groom, Kevin Duke Wood of Radford, Va., friend of the groom, Robert McLeod Cooper Jr., and Derek Todd Haynes, both of Roanoke and friends of the groom. The ringbearers were Richard Chad Delp of Rural Retreat, Va., nephew of the groom, and Edward Marion Smith Jr. of Roanoke, Va., nephew of the bride. The grandmother of the groom is Edith Hale Delp.
The bride wore a silk shantung sheath gown with an open V-neckline. Lavish, embroidered lace highlighted the bodice and long sleeves. The gown also featured a deep open back enhanced with pearls and sequence appliques and a cathedral length train.
The bride is the daughter of George Leonard Young II and the late Barbara Wilson Young. She is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and Virginia Tech. The bride is employed by Roanoke County Schools. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hale Delp of Rural Retreat, Va. He is a graduate of Rural Retreat High School and Virginia Tech. The groom is employed by Uttermost.
Music was provided by Joyce Tennant, organist and pianist; Amy Wilson Hartung of Lexington, Ky., cousin of the bride, clarinet; and Toni Austin, Soloist. Program attendant was Marilyn Louise Wilson, aunt of the bride. Wedding director was Vaunda Leftwich.
The reception was held at The Fralin Atrium. After a honeymoon cruise in the South Caribbean, the couple will reside in Roanoke.
\ Dooley-Parry
Meredith Elizabeth Parry and Robbie Graham Dooley were married on August 12, 1995 at Epworth United Methodist Church in Thaxton with Revs. Carole Young and Wayne Warren officiating. The maid of honor was Elizabeth Merrill. Bridesmaids were Barbara Bach, Tonya Chalou Beres, Amy Blankstein, Kris Brooker, Kathy Cromartie, Trish Hall, Meg Pullis, Sue Shannon, and Krista Stearns, all friends of the bride. The best man was Shannon Johnson. Groomsmen were J. T. Dooley, Ken Dooley, brothers of the groom, John Bond, Carter Garrett, Doug Griffiths, Jeff Hitchings, Mark Hite, Todd Moneymaker, and Kyle Olsen, friends of the groom. Flower girl was Lorin Cahow, daughter of the best man. The bride wore a white silk dress with a portrait neckline and chapel length train. She carried a loose bouquet of summer flowers. An outdoor reception was held at Elmo's Rest, Johnson's Orchards, Thaxton.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parry of Fredericksburg. She is a graduate of James Monroe High School and James Madison University. She is a student and graduate assistant at Lynchburg College and is employed by the Art Museum of Western Virginia. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dooley of Bedford. He is a graduate of Liberty High School, Ferrum College and James Madison University. He is employed by Bedford County Schools. Following their honeymoon trip to the Pacific Northwest, the newlyweds live in Bedford.
\ Flowers-Horton
Rhonda S. Horton and James R. Flowers, Jr., were married September 9, 1995 in Hollins Road Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Washington was the officiating clergyman. The reception was held at the Vinton Moose Lodge.
Renee' Burgess, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Ashleigh Horton, Kayla Horton and Amber Horton, nieces of the bride. Kristen Flowers, daughter of the groom, was the flowergirl.
Larry Flowers, brother of the groom, served as best man. The ushers were Brad Flannary, Kevin Mills, and Wes Graybill, friends of the groom. Cody Bradford was the ringbearer. Barbara Flowers was the guestbook attendant.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Horton, Sr. of Roanoke. She is a graduate of William Fleming High School and is employed by First Union. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Flowers, Sr. of Roanoke. He is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and is employed by Newcomb Electric Co.
Following the wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the newlyweds reside in Vinton, Va.
We would like to thank our parents for making this such a wonderful day, Linda Burgess for the beautiful flowers, and Formal Occasions for doing a wonderful job.
\ Garland-Duncan
Sharon Scott Duncan and Patrick Shannon Garland were married August 12, 1995 at First Baptist Church. The Reverend Jeffrey V. Doremus officiated. The reception was held at Hunting Hills Country Club.
Scottie is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Duncan. She is a graduate of Oak Hill Academy.
Shannon is a son of the late Jean Cashwell Garland, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Garland, Sr. He is a graduate of Cave Spring High School and is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The maid of honor was Micki Duncan, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tammy Chase, Wendy Maxey and Tammy Wright. Flower girls were Audrey Nifong, cousin of the bride, and Amber Garland, niece of the groom.
The best man was Thomas Garland, Sr., father of the groom. The groomsmen were Marty Garland, brother of the groom, Michael Duncan, brother of the bride, Nick Eubank, Jim Ayers, Zack Sizer and Eric Salo.
Wedding music was provided by the Brass 5. Soloist was Dexter Duncan, uncle of the bride.
After a wedding trip to Ireland, Scottie and Shannon are residing in Richmond.
\ Grubb-Thompson
Laurissa Dawn Thompson and Bryan Edgar Grubb were married on September 16, 1995 in First United Methodist Church. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Robert H. Bean, with Thomas L. Joyce assisting. The reception was held at American Legion Post 3.
Sherri Rader, friend, served as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Lori Kay Grubb, sister of the groom; Kathy Eanes, cousin of the groom; Sharon Radford and Elizabeth Beverley, friends. Stephanie Hardy, friend, was the flowergirl.
Edgar Grubb served as his son's best man. The groomsmen were David Thompson, brother of the bride; Eric Hopper, cousin of the groom; Brian Hodges and John Rice, friends. Will White, cousin of the bride, was the ringbearer.
Staff Sgt. Ronald Vandegrift and Staff Sgt. Dennis Hardy were the candlelighters. Holly Vandegrift was the guestbook attendant and the program attendants were Jennifer Theimer and Katie Earnhart.
The bride wore an off the shoulder sheath gown made of white silk shantung with a semi cathedral train trimmed with alencon lace. She carried a bouquet of gardenias, red roses and ivy.
The bride is the daughter of Gwendolyn Thompson of Salem, and Carrel Thompson of Daleville. She is a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville and Radford University in Radford. She is employed by N&W Credit Union.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Grubb of Roanoke. He is a graduate of Northside High School in Roanoke and is a member of the United States Marine Corp. He is employed by Varney Electric.
The newlyweds will live in Roanoke after the wedding trip to Texas.
Guthrie-Martin
Elmira Renee' Martin and Larry Dwight Guthrie were married September 2, 1995 in East Gate Church of the Nazarine, with the Rev. George Stevenson officiating. The reception was held at the Disabled American Veteran s Hall.
The maid of honor was Tami White, friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Anne Marie Peery and Faye Guthrie, daughters of the groom; Stephanie Martin, sister of the bride; Krista Snow, and Mechele Smith, friends of the bride. Flowergirl was Miranda Peery, granddaughter of the groom.
The best man was Keith Guthrie, brother of the groom. The ushers were Billy Harbour, Rick Mowels, Perry Carr, Mike Kessler, and Charlie Gann, friends of the groom. Ringbearer was Curtis Blankenship, nephew of the bride.
The bride is the daughter of Joseph W. and Carol O. Martin of Roanoke.
The groom is the son of Gloria B. and the late R.L. (Ted) Guthrie of Roanoke County. He is employed by Total and Permanently Disabled Vietnam Veteran.
The newlyweds will live in Roanoke County, after their wedding trip to Honolulu and Maui Hawaii.
\ Justice-Snyder
Catherine Nicole Snyder and John Leslie Justice were united in marriage on September 30, 1995, at First Unite d Methodist Church in Salem. The Reverend Dr. David F. Jarvis, II officiated the double ring ceremony. The reception followed in the church fellowship hall.
The maid of honor was Heather Snyder, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Laura Galleo, Melinda Hutton, Katrina Fields, and Dana Jesse. The flowergirl was Maggee Dorsey. The guestbook was attended by Allyson Cox and Lauren Waskis, cousin of the bride.
The best man was John E. Justice, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Steven Franco, Joseph Thornsbury, William ``Jeff'' Walton, and Dominic Roberts. Ushers were Michael Justice and Phillip Justice, brothers of the groom. The ringbearer was Charles Dorsey.
The bride is the daughter of William and Judith Snyder of Salem, Va. She is a graduate of Emory and Henry College and is employed by Salem Bank and Trust.
The bridegroom is the son of John E. and Rebecca Justice of Forest, Va. He is a graduate of Liberty University and is employed by ETS, International.
The newlyweds will live in Salem, after a wedding trip to Cape Cod.
\ Mills-Pierce
Christine Pierce and Joseph Mills were married on September 23, 1995 at First Christian Church by Reverend Wayne E. McCauley. The bride, escorted by her mother, was given in marriage by her family. Lorraine Grote, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Attendants were Cindy Pierce, sister of the bride, Sara Bell, sister of the groom, Michelle Verrette and Pam Stewart, friends. Flowergirls were Ashley Quasney, godchild of the bride and Terry Mills, niece of the groom. The best man was Timothy Mills, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Eddie Janney, Charlie Stewart, Brian Horsley and Keith Roberts, all friends. Ushers were Paul Bowles and Craig Pendleton. The guest book was attended by Lisa Mills, sister-in-law of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Ms. Geraldine Pierce of Greenville, Ohio. She is a graduate of Roanoke College. She is employed by Greenvale Nursery School and The Virginia Baptist Children's Home. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.. Ray Mills of Salem. He is currently attending Radford University and is employed by Roanoke County.
The reception was held at the Salem Civic Center, Community Room. The couple will reside in Salem after a honeymoon to the Pocono's Resort in Pennsylvania.
\ Morgan-Huffman
Carol Marie Huffman and Mark Wesley Morgan were married September 30, 1995 in New Canterbury Church, Catawba, Va., with Minister, John Abbott officiating. The reception was held at the Roanoke County Women's Club.
Matron of honor was Joan R. Cook, sister of the bride.
Best man was Donald Morgan, father of the groom. The usher was Tim Redmond, friend.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Huffman of Salem. She is a graduate of Salem High School, and attended Virginia Western. She is employed by Atlantic Mutual Companies.
The groom is the son of Donald Morgan of Moneta and Bonnie Horne of Roanoke. He is employed by First Team Auto Mall.
The newlyweds will live in Salem, after their wedding trip to Walt Disney World.
\ Mundy-Moore
Miranda Mariette Moore and Frank Gill Mundy, II, were married September 30, 1995 in Falling Spring Presbyterian Church. The candlelight double ring service was officiated by the Rev. William Leach. The reception was held at The Jefferson Ballroom, Natural Bridge Hotel.
Candy Leighton of Lexington, the bride's aunt, served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Angie Davis of Lexington, Kim Nichols of Roanoke, and Terri Brooks of Roanoke. The junior bridesmaid was Pauline Higgins of Lexington, cousin of the bride. Flowergirl was Brooke Hamric of Lexington, bride's cousin. Joe Zollman of Lexington, groom's stepfather, served as best man. The groomsmen were Frank Mundy of Broadway, groom's father; Freddie Harrington of Birmingham, Ala., Steve Peterson of Chester, Va., and Brandon Zollman of Lexington, stepbrother of the groom. The ringbearer was T. J. Hamric of Lexington, bride's cousin. Marsha Hazelwood was the guestbook attendant.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Moore of Lexington. She is a graduate of National Business College and is employed by Universal Self Care. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zollman of Lexington and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mundy of Broadway, Va. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University and is employed by Balzer & Associates of Roanoke.
After the wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the newlyweds will reside in Roanoke.
\ Nichols-Dalton
Colleen Kelly Dalton and Jeremy Todd Nichols of Richmond were married on July 22, 1995 at Oakwood Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Webb performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Penelope Dalton of Fork Union, and the granddaughter of Lola Spigler of Fork Union, and Florence Dalton of Shepherd, Texas. Jeremy is the son of Lynne Hall of Roanoke and Kermit Nichols of Miami. He is the grandson of Ray and Norris Miller of Martinsville, and Margaret and Kermit Nichols of Okeechobee, Florida.
Kelly graduated from Varina High School in Richmond, and is employed at Carbonic Industries Corp. Jeremy graduated from Northside High School in Roanoke, attends ECPI, and is employed by International Gourmet Foods.
The couple live in Richmond.
\ Oefelein-Simmons
Samantha Leigh Simmons and Philip Gerald Oefelein were married July 1, 1995 in St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church with Rev. James Smith officiating. The reception was held at Virginia Baptist Children's Home.
The bride was presented by Mr. Don Bradley. Erin Oefelein, groom's sister, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Launia Simmons, bride's sister; and Vanessa Gillispie, friend of the bride and groom. Staci Osborne, groom's cousin, was the flowergirl.
Matthew Oefelein served as his brother's best man. The ushers were Bryan Wheeler and William Vance, friends of the bride and groom. Master of ceremonies was Michael Hunt, friend of the bride and groom.
Mrs. Sharon Capps and Mr. Gerald Oefelein provided special music. The Lector was Mrs. Mary Oefelein.
The bride wore a Victorian Style gown of satin and lace, featuring a V-neckline.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Simmons of Rocky Mount. She is a graduate of Salem High School and Piedmont Virginia Community College of Charlottesville. She is employed by Wachovia Bank of North Carolina.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Oefelein of Salem. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia of Charlottesville. He is employed by Wachovia Bank of North Carolina.
After the wedding trip to Cayman Islands the newlyweds live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
\ Owen-Roberts
Cathleen Dawn Roberts and Kevin David Owen were married September 30, 1995 in First Christian Church, Greensboro, N.C., with Dr. Michael Simpson and Fr. James Parke officiating. The reception was held at Bryan Park Enrichment Center.
Maid of honor was Heather Roberts, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Rebecca Warthen, sister of the bride; Kelly Bowler, and Lisa Slattery. Flowergirl was Sara Warthen, niece of the groom.
The best man was C. Robert Owen, Sr., father of the groom. The ushers were Billy Roberts, brother of the bride; Rick Blankenship, and George Philipp. Ringbearer was Michael Levine, godson of the bride. The candlelighters were Margaret Levine and Erin Levine. Guestbook attendant was Joy Bowman.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Roberts, Jr., of Greensboro, N.C. She is employed by Manpower at Elizabeth Arden.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Owen, Sr., of Altavista, Va. He is a graduate of Roanoke College in Salem, Va., and is employed by World Travel Service.
The newlyweds will live in Roanoke, after their wedding trip to Disney World.
Peters-Woolwine
In a private ceremony on September 29, 1995 at 2 o'clock, Tracey Elizabeth Woolwine and Donald Carson Peters, II were united in matrimony. They would like to thank both friends and family for their support. After honeymooning on the coast, the couple will reside in Botetourt.
\ Pigg-Mattox
Miss Adele Coates Mattox and James Calvin Pigg, Jr. were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church in Martinsville, Virginia at high noon Saturday, September 30, 1995. Dr. Dwight Olin Christenbury, Jr. officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Charles Wilson, Jr. and Mr. Paul Travis Mattox of Martinsville. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph Coates Carter, Sr. of Martinsville, the late Mr. Carter, Mrs. William Travis Mattox of Martinsville, and the late Mr. Mattox.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Calvin Pigg, Sr. of Richardson, Texas. He is the grandson of Mrs. Calvin Pigg of Bryan, Texas, and the late Mr. Pigg, and Mr. and Mrs. William David Bunting of Bryan, Texas.
The church was decorated with topiaries of white calla lilies, tuberoses, ferns, and caladium leaves.
The organist, Mrs. Robert Theodore Lightner, Jr. of Kernersville, North Carolina, presented a program of wedding music, using for the processional, ``Trumpet Voluntary in D Major'' and ``Trumpet Tune'' by Henry Purcell, and for the recessional, ``Water Music's Horn Pipe'' by George Fredrick Handel.
Vocal soloist was Dr. Judith Cline, and classical guitarist, Dr. William Krause, both of Martinsville.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory silk shantung with a sweetheart neckline and hand-beaded roses adorning the pouff sleeves and dropped basque bodice. She wore dendrobium orchids and tuberoses in her hair and carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies, gardenias, dendrobium orchids, tuberoses, and springeri fern.
Miss Mary Page Manning of Atlanta, Georgia was maid of honor, and wore a ballet length gown of coral linen. The empire style bodice was accented with passementerie and beads. It had an A line skirt and jewel neckline with short sleeves. Her bouquet was cora l shades of roses, gerber daisies, tulips, and freezias.
The bridesmaids, all first cousins of the bride and dressed identically, were Miss Virginia Letcher Carter and Miss Margaret Elizabeth Carter of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Miss Anna Carter Clark of Stuart, Virginia. The flower girl was Miss Avery Elizabeth Bedford of Jackson, Wyoming, niece of the groom. She wore a ballet length gown of ivory eyelet with short pouffed sleeves and a jewel neckline. In her hair was worn a ring of flowers and coral ribbons, and she carried a basket of rose petals.
Mr. Brian Bennett Frost of Fresno, California, served as best man. The groomsmen were Samuel Travis Mattox of Martinsville, brother of the bride; Jack Bedford, brother-in-law of the groom, and Jeffrey Taylor Bedford, nephew of the groom, both from Jackson, Wyoming. Serving as ushers were Joseph Blair Clark of Stuart, Virginia, and Leon Agee Lackey, III of McLean, Virginia, both first cousins of the bride.
After the ceremony, the couple left the church in a 1939 Buick convertible, owned by the bride's stepfather, for a reception at ``Saddlerock Farm'', the home and grounds of the bride's father at Hunt Country Farms.
On their return from a wedding trip to the Canadian Rockies, the couple will live at Irish Gap, Virginia.
The bride is a graduate of Martinsville High School and received a Bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
The bridegroom is a professional guide who owns Cowboy Carpentry.
Adele Coates Mattox and James Calvin Pigg, Junior were honored on the following occasions prior to their wedding:
A luncheon and mother-daughter shower featuring entertainment, was given July 22 by Mrs. Bill Manning and Miss Mary Manning at the Manning home in Martinsville.
A barbecue party was given September 2 at ``Laurel Hill'' in Vesta, Virginia. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. William Blair Clark, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Vipperman, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Webster.
On September 28, a dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Franck, Sr. at Chatmoss Country Club.
A rehearsal dinner was given at the Parish House on September 29. Co-hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pigg, parents of the groom; Mrs. Dillard Saunders, Mrs. Judy Carter, and Dr. and Mrs. David Vaughan.
\ Priddy-Workman
Dena Morgan Workman and Glenn Robert Priddy, Jr. were married September 30, 1995 at Blue Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Hurt officiating. The bride is the daughter of Jean A. Sanders and Ronald K. Morgan. She is the granddaughter of Ruth G. Adams and the late Herman P. Adams Sr. and Nina J. Holdren and the late Edward W. Holdren, Sr. She is a 1984 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and attended Virginia Western Community College and is employed by Hecht's of Valley View Mall. The groom is the son of Ann B. Priddy and Glenn Robert Priddy, Sr. He is the grandson of Eva A. Bryant and the late Charlie R. Bryant and Ruth H. Cranford and Theodore Priddy. He is a 1983 graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and served four years with the U.S.A.F. He is currently employed by Norfolk Southern Corporation.
The bride, escorted by her brother, Jeffrey D. Morgan, was given in marriage by her parents.
Elaine T. Massey was matron of honor. Attendants were Amanda G. Priddy, sister of the bridegroom, Angela D. Leonard and Jennifer L. Crook. Krystal Fritts was junior bridesmaid. Best man was Richard A. Wilson. Ushers were Brian J. Ulrich, Albert F. Jennings and Zane A. Craig. Leslie Leonard was flower girl and Tyler Wright was ring bearer.
The reception was held at the Radisson Patrick Henry Hotel in Roanoke. The couple will reside in Goodview after their wedding trip.
The bride and groom wish to express their gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the pre-wedding party host, friends and family for making this a very special momentous occasion!
by CNB