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4 Thursday, June 2, 1994 Petal JOURNAL Features Weddings Engagements Karen Lynn Tolbert and Rodney Darrold "Rod" Meyers, both of Centerville, Utah, were married the morning of April 9, 1994 in the Latter-Day Saints Temple in Atlanta, Ga. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. James E. Tolbert Jr.

of Petal and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney D. Meyers Sr. of Springfield, Ore.

Bridesmaids were Amy Tolbert, Julie Tolbert, Jill Tolbert and Marci Tolbert, all of Petal, sisters of the bride. Groomsmen were Jimbo Tolbert and Grant Tolbert, brothers of the bride, both of Petal. A reception was held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Hattiesburg. Reynolds-Jordan Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Britton Sr. and W.E. Reynolds III, all of Waynesboro, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Leigh Reynolds of Laurel, to Derek Randall Jordan of Petal, son of Dores Jordan of Petal and Mrs. Margaret Perry of New Augusta. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 6 p.m.

June 25 at First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow at the church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H.

Odom Jr. of Millry, and Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Reynolds Jr.

of Waynesboro. She is a 1989 graduate of Waynesboro Central High School and a 1992 graduate of. the University of Southern Mississippi. She is employed as a teacher by Wayne County I A 1 "mm0 Blakeman-Walters Laura Blakeman of Purvis announces the engagement of her daughter, Alicia Michelle, to Brice Kenneth Walters of Moselle, son of Stephen Walters of Halfway, and Wanda Coleman of Moselle. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late George R.

Blakeman Sr. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 3 p.m. June 25 at Moselle Memorial Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow at Barrontown Community Center. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Cornelia and Norman Weeks of Gulfport and Nina Blakeman of Tucson, and the late Joseph Blakeman.

She is a 1992 graduate of Petal High School. Karen and Bod Meyers Gatlinburg, the couple will reside in Centerville, Utah. Amy Reynolds Schools. The future groom is the grandson of Mrs. Jeanette Jordan of Runnelstown and the late Rube Jordan and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Wilferd McSwain of New Augusta. He is a 1989 graduate of Petal High School and attends USM. Brice Walters, Alicia Blakeman Following a wedding trip to The future groom is the grandson of Mary Wilson of Ellisville and the late Johnny Wilson and the late Emma and Frank Walters of Moselle. He is a 1988 graduate of South Jones High School and is employed by Robinson Dozier Service.

J- 'v y' 1 1 ft A. --n. Wright-Howard Jimmy and Patricia Wright of Petal announce the engagement of their daughter, Patty Michelle, to Mickey Lee Howard son of Mickey and Dorothy Howard of Florence. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 2 p.m. June ll at First Assembly of God in Hattiesburg.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow at the church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Doy and Marie Hood of Sarepta, and Charlie and Jean Wright of Vicksburg. She is a 1993 graduate of Petal High School and attends William Carey College. The future groom is the grandson of Walter and Rena Wicker of Pulaski, Sammie Howard of Keithville, and Marvin and Rhodes- B. Frank and Erma G.

Brown of Runnelstown announce the engagement of their daughter, Sherry Marie, to Richard Paul Allen, son of Rick and Pam Allen of Petal. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 2 p.m. June 11 at First Baptist Church of Runnelstown. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and the reception to follow at the church. The bride-elect is the grandson of Rudolph and Hattie Backstrom of Richton and the late P.A.

and Annie Brown of Runnelstown. She is a 1993 graduate of Petal High School and attends Jones County Junior College in El-lisville. The future groom is the grandson of Paul West of Petal and the 'i 4 Sherry Brown, Ricky Allen Mickey Howard, Michelle Wright June Howard of Vicksburg. He is a 1989 graduate of Florence High School and attended Hinds Junior College in Pearl. He is employed by Sam's Club in late Betty West and the late Charles C.

and Ella Mae Allen of Petal. He is a 1987 graduate of Petal High School and attended JCJC. He is a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, Gulfport. Susan Elizabeth Simms and Rodney Thomas Ralph, both of Erwin, N.C., were married the afternoon of May 21, 1994, at Petal Presbyterian Church. Parents of the couple are Mr.

and Mrs. Randy Simms of Petal and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Ralph of Erwin.

The Rev. Ken Ribelin officiated at the ceremony. Music was presented by Cathy Winters, organist, and Dr. Gene Winters, vocalist. Matron of honor was Karen Weaver of Hattiesburg, aunt of the bride.

Maid of honor was Jane Graham of Baton Rouge, cousin of the bride. Bride's proxy was Vicki Her-rington of Hattiesburg. Flower girls were Victoria Ralph, niece of the groom, and Marlee McCool. Mr. Ralph served his son as best man.

Groomsman was Mark Ralph of Erwin, brother of the groom. Ushers were Steve Simms of Engle CALL ME FOR YOUR HOME LOAN. Day or Night Susan Simms Ralph Hattiesburg, brother of the bride; and Mark Graham and Derek Weaver, both of Hattiesburg, and P.J. Barnes of Vicksburg, all cousins of the bride. A reception was held at Camellia Gardens jn Hattiesburg.

Don and Becky Graham presided at the register. Following a wedding trip to New Orleans and Sandestin, the couple will reside in Erwin. I uays a wee Shop Petal first Jim Smith, V.P. II Tear Experience GRANDBANKfsb 14 Plaza Dr. Off Westover 264-1467 (Off.) 544-7821 (Ho) (3f Sheri Rhodes, Steven Engle The Rev.

and Mrs. Kenneth Rhodes of Poplarville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheri Elaine, to Steven Myatt Engle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Engle of Purvis. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 7 p.m.

June 25 at First Baptist Church of Poplarville. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Ihe ceremony and the reception to follow at the church. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman McWilliams of Petal and Mrs.

Mary Lou Rhodes of Meridian and the late Purvis Rhodes. She is a graduate of Poplarville High School and Pearl River Community College. She attends the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in psychology. She is employed by Tillman's Jewelers in Petal. The future groom is the grand-Mr.

and Mrs. Denton Chance of Petal will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church of Petal. The reception will be hosted by their daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Don Pouncey of Hattiesburg, Joy and Tom Moore of Pensacola, and Paula Chance of Atlanta. They have four granddaughters and two grandsons.

son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Engle and Mrs. Jimmie Graham, all of Purvis, and Gene Myatt of Petal. He is a graduate of Purvis High School and PRCC.

He attends Louisiana State University, majoring in kinesiology. He is a student athletic trainer for the LSU football team. Getting married? The Petal Journal gladly prints announcements of engagements and weddings free of charge as a service to its readers. To have your engagement or wedding announcements included in the Journal, simply complete the appropriate form (furnished by the Hattiesburg American), either for an engagement announcement or for a wedding announcement, mark "Petal Journal" at the top of the form and return it to P.O. Box 1111, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

Announcements should be submitted no later than two weeks in advance. Photos should be good quality, black and white prints. Photos may be returned after publication. Wedding and engagement, announcements are published as space allows. Engagement announcements take priority.

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