Engagement & Wedding Announcements February 1998 LaSalle Parish, La. From The Jena Times - Olla - Tullos Signal Jena, LaSalle Parish, La. Copied and submitted by : Kathy LeMay Kelly P.O. Box 219 Trout, La. 71371 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If you are searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. *************************************************************************** WALPOLE - ALSTON Grayson and Diane Walpole are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Phoebe Renee Walpole, to Jason Wayne Alston, son of Douglas and Glenda Alston. Through this announcement, we extend an invitation to family and friends to attend the wedding and reception at Pollock First Baptist Church, Pollock, on Saturday, February 14, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998) *************************************************************************** FARMER - EDWARDS Mr. and Mrs. James A. Farmer of Belah are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kylie Renae Farmer, to Joey Ray Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bray of Longview, Texas. Kylie is the granddaughter of the late Clyle and Rita Farmer of Georgetown and the late Herbert and Peggy Rossier of Belah. Joey is the grandson of Mrs. Melba Russell and and Mr. and Mrs. Jerrel Ray Edwards of Summerville and the great-grandson of Vira Thornton of Trout. Friends and relatives are asked to accept this medium as an invitation to the wedding and reception which will be at Fellowship Baptist Church on Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 5 p.m. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 4, 1998) *************************************************************************** CHAPMAN - WALKER Amanda Gayle Chapman and Brendon Christopher Walker are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Amanda is the daughter of Jimmy Chapman and the late Sheila Chapman. Chris is the son of Amy and Dewey Walker. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 21, 1998 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Whitehall United Pentecostal Church. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the wedding and reception. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 4, 1998) *************************************************************************** TRUSSELL Anniversary George and Lurlene "Bannie" Trussell will be celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on February 5, 1998. In celebration of this event, their children will be hosting an informal Open House at the home of their parents on Saturday, February 7, 1998 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friends and relatives are asked to accept this as an invitation to attend. No gifts please, your presence will be your gift to them. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 4, 1998) *************************************************************************** MORRIS - MASTERS Jimmy A., Jr. and Kathy L. Kelly, of Little Creek, and Rickey and Marilyn M. Morris, of Jonesville, would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Tia Rebecca Morris, of Jonesville, to Alan Ken Masters, of Little Creek, son of Aaron Ken and Doris T. Masters, of Little Creek. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ruth P. LeMay and the late Allen LeMay of Jena; Wince, Jr. and Lula W. Morris of Jonesville. She is the step- grandaughter of Jimmy, Sr. and Louise B. Kelly, of Trout, and Rollie and Frita Mitchell, of Wildsville. She is the great-grandaughter of Lois H. Paul, of Jena and the late Earl Paul, Sr. The brige-groom-elect is the grandson of Kermit nad Ethel Thomas, of Rhinehart, and the late Dorothy Thomas; Oleta Masters, of Jena and the late Cary Masters. Tia is a graduate of Block High School of Jonesville and is presently attending college at NLU. Kenny is employed in the oilfield industry. The happy couple will be united in matrimony on February 21, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wallace Ridge Baptist Church of Jonesville. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Friends and relatives are asked to accept this invitation to join us on this joyful occasion. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 11, 1998) *************************************************************************** LACROIX - DOUGHTY Bobbie LaCroix and Michael Doughty of Jena are proud to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Bobbie is the daughter of Debbie and Jimmy LaCroix of Jena and resides with her Aunt Joy Chapman of Belah. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Doughty of Jena and Pauline Francis of Olla. The couple will exchange wedding vows at the Faith Temple Church of Belah on February 28, 1998. Friends and family are invited to attend. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 11, 1998) *************************************************************************** JUNEAU - EDWARDS On December 20, 1997, William Thomas Edwards and Stacy Marie Juneau were united in Holy Matrimony by the Rev. Jack Colclasure at five o'clock in the evening at the home of the groom's parents. William (Will) is the son of William H. (Bill) and Linda E. Edwards of Manifest. He is the paternal grandson of O. Howard and Corinne B. Edwards, formerly of Mobile, Alabama, now residing in Jena. He is the maternal grandson of the late T. J. and Nettie Ellett of Mobile, Ala. Will is a 1991 graduate of Block High School and a 1997 graduate of Shelby M. Jackson Technical College. Stacy is the daughter of Charles and Ginger Juneau of Jonesville. She is the paternal granddaughter of Edna Hudnall Parrish and the late Rufus Hudnall and Mr. Hulen R. Parrish of Jonesville. Stacy is a 1994 graduate of Block High School and is currently a senior at Louisiana State University at Alexandria in Nursing. Ushers for the ceremony were brothers of the bride and groom, Brandon Juneau and Bradley Edwards of Jonesville. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1998) *************************************************************************** ROBERTS - BARNHILL Ricky and Nan Roberts of Wisner are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sharon Brianne to Marcus Heath Barnhill, son of Rev. Johnny L. and Nita Barnhill of Grayson. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Joe and Wanda Kerrigan of West Monroe, and Lawrence and Dolie Roberts of Wisner. The groom's grandparents are Merlene Dyer of Tullos, W.C. Holloway, Jr., of Georgetown, and A. D. and Dorothy Barnhill of Pollock. Great-grandparents are Thelma Roberts and the late J. Dewey Roberts of Tullos. The couple will be united in marriage on Friday, February 27, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kings Pentecostal Church in Wisner. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception following at the church fellowship hall. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1998) *************************************************************************** VICKERS - PATTEN Marvin and Hazel Vickers, Wanda Mattoon and James Patten would like to announce the approaching marriage of their children, Naomi Vickers and Phil Patten. The vows will be exchanged on February 21, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of God, next to Jena City Park. The reception will follow at the home of Marvin Vickers. They would like friends and relatives to accept this as an invitation to join them. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1998) *************************************************************************** KNIGHT - MCCLURE Georgia Jobron Knight of Haughton and Tilford Dale McClure of Shreveport are pleased to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 1998, at Whitehall United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Joey Paul performinmg the ceremony. Friends and relatives are asked to use this announcement as an invitation to attend the wedding and reception at the fellowship hall of the church. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1998) *************************************************************************** HARDY - SKIPPER Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Hardy of Olla are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristie Renee, to John Richard Bauden Skipper. The couple will be united in marriage by Bro. Harold Danley on Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 2:00 in the afternoon at Pinehill Baptist Church, Urania. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Pearlie Knighten Polk of Wisner and the late Mr. John Polk, Jr. and Mr. Jerrel Hardy of Rayville and the late Mrs. Lorraine Hardy. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Richard Skipper of Delhi. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Owens of Booneville, Ark. and Rev. and Mrs. George Washington Skipper of Epps. Friend and relatives are asked to accept this as an invitation to attend the wedding and reception. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1998) *************************************************************************** LACOUR - SPAYTH Pamela Dawn LaCour of Bossier City and Thomas Wiliam Spayth of Greenwood were united in marriage on Saturday, January 10, 1998. Jack Spayth, father of the groom performed the ceremony at Word of Life Center in Shreveport. The bride is the daughter of Lester and Pearl LaCour of Bossier City and the granddaughter of the late Jesse Burl and Pearl Allbritton of Tullos and the late Lavinia LaCour Carter of Zenoria. The groom is the son of Jack and Lynne Spayth of Guadalajara, Mexico and the grandson of Lois Bearden of Shreveport and the late Fred Johnson of North Wilkesboro, N.C. and the late Elnora Jane Spayth of Bloomville, Ohio. Groomsmen - Reggie LaCour of Rowlett, Texas; Usher - Lowal LaCour of Bossier City, both brothers of the bride. Bridesmaid - Lasa Spayth of Guadalajara, Mexico, sister of the groom. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 18, 1998) *************************************************************************** HARRIS - BAUMANN Debbie Harris and Mike Baumann were married in a 4 p.m. ceremony on January 17, 1998, in the Union Chapel at the Gillis Long Hansen's Disease Center in Carville. Judge J. Harold Marchand officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Harris of Carville and the grandduaghter of Mary Harris of Jena and the late Fred A. Harris. She is a great niece of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Wright of Jena. A reception took place at Gillis Long Administration Building. Following a wedding trip to Chicot State Park, the couple are resining in Baton Rouge. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 25, 1998) *************************************************************************** RAMBO - CURRY Carmen Alyson Rambo of Georgetown and Trey Lynn Curry of Tullos are proud to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gloria P. Rambo of Georgetown and Ransom Rambo of Memphis, Tn. Parents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilson Curry of Tullos. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. March 14, 1998, at the Bentley United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Leland Briggs officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and reception to follow in the fellowship hall. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 25, 1998) *************************************************************************** LACROIX - DOUGHTY Bobbie LaCroix and Michael Doughty exchanged vows on Thursday, February 19, 1998. The bride is the daughter of Debbie and Jimmy LaCroix of Jena and resides with her Aunt Joy Chapman. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Doughty of Jena and Pauline Francis of Olla. (The Jena Times, Wednesday, February 25, 1998) ***************************************************************************