Couples: July 13, 2008
Wedding: Dent and Knight
LaDonna Dent and Vincent Knight Sr., both of Natchez, were married at 4 p.m. on June 14, 2008, at the Natchez Convention Center with the Rev. Lloyd Bailey officiating.
Parents of the couple are Ms. Patricia Dent, of Natchez, and Ms. Lucinda Knight, of Natchez, and the late Mr. Charles Knight Sr. of Woodville. Music for the ceremony was provided by Kjuane Hawkins, Tony Fields, Guy Spears and the Rev. Kejuane Bates.
The bride was given in marriage by her son, Gionni Dent and brother, Demetric Dent.
Tracy Harris and Lolitha Packnett, both of Natchez, were matrons of honor.
Shirley Allen and Shameika Thomas were maids of honor.
Bridesmaids were Sharonda Rogers, Nichell Anderson, Marie Smith, Janice Johnson, Veronica Elery, Deleslie Bernard and Shonda Dixon, all of Natchez, Jamelda Dent of Houston, Valencia Ward of Arlington, Texas, and Karen Johnson of Jackson.
Junior bridesmaids were Amoni Knight of Dover, Del., and Paula Harris of Natchez.
Mya Thomas, Courtney Harris and Asya Terrell, all of Natchez, were flower girls.
James Harris was Bible carrier and D’Andranise McCullen was town crier.
Vincent Knight Jr. was ring bearer.
Charles Knight Jr., of Dover, and Kenard Williams of Atlanta served as best men.
Groomsmen were Steve Johnson of Dallas, Antonio Williams, Tyrone Lewis, Kelvin King, and Jonathan Knight, all of Natchez, Lemark Thompson of Houston, Dewayne Hickombottom of Atlanta, Jeffrey Knight, Bromine McMorris and Shun Lewis, all of Woodville.
Junior groomsmen were Trevon Chatman, of Natchez, and Gerald Coleman of Dallas.
Ushers were Patrick Gibbons, Chanel Stokes and Jalesia Dent, all of Natchez, and DeShun Jackson and Christopher Washington, both of Vidalia.
A reception was held at the Natchez Convention Center following the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. January, as coordinator, Shirley Mitchell and Cookie Gibbons as hostesses.
The couple will live in Woodville.
Wedding: Raley and Kifer
Brandy Raley and Crawford Kifer, both of Vidalia, were married at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at The Briars, in Natchez, with the Rev. Larry Foster officiating.
Parents of the couple are Ronnie and Debbie Raley, of Vidalia, and Dodie Crawford, of Baskin, La., and Brian Kifer of Tallulah, La.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Sylvia Johns Ritchie.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, Ronnie Raley.
She wore an ivory silk taffeta gown with silver highlights. The strapless bodice was richly embellished with swarovski crystals and silver threading. The full skirt featured double caught-up bustles throughout and ended with a chapel length train. An ivory fingertip veil with hand beaded swarovski crystals was worn by the bride.
Casey Raley, sister of the bride, of Vidalia, served as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Pam Harris of Lafayette, La., Brittany Keathey of Baton Rouge, Lauren Wagoner of Natchez, and Katie Langley of Baskin. They wore strapless tea-length dresses of eggplant chiffon.
Tucker Kifer, cousin of the groom, of St. Joseph, La., served as best man.
Groomsmen were Lee Tarver of Winnsboro, La., Lynn Loomis of Monroe, La., Trey Mason and Will Moak, both of Ferriday.
Jacob and Braxton Crawford, brothers of the groom, served as program attendants.
A reception was held at The Briars immediately following the ceremony. Music was provided by Sylvia Johns Ritchie. Assisting were Sisters Strong Catering. Jean Wagoner served as wedding director.
After a wedding trip to Longbow Resort in Prim, Ark., the couple will live in Vidalia.
Wedding: Roper and Haney
Tiffany Leann Roper and Christopher “Jordan” Haney, both of Knoxville, Tenn., were married at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Second Methodist Church in Knoxville, with the Rev. William Stooksbury officiating.
Parents of the couple are Timothy Roper and Cherri Roper, both of Knoxville, and Sidney E. Haney Jr. and Evalyn Hewitt Haney, both of Knoxville, formerly of Natchez.
Music for the ceremony was provided by the Sequoyah Stings.
The bride was escorted by her father, Timothy Roper, and given in marriage by her parents. She wore a full length white satin strapless ball gown with pickup detailing on the skirt. Her white fingertip length veil complemented her gown.
Tina Roper, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brooke Haynes, Dana Davis, Laura Anne Haney, Jessica Haney Rutherford, sisters of the groom. They wore satin floor length strapless ball gowns in clover green, belted with white satin sashes extending into streamers.
Lindsay and Emily Cox and Leanna Ferguson, were flower girls.
Benjamin “Taylor” Haney, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Stuart “Collin” Haney, brother of the groom, Jeff Hammond, Ross Nichols, Travis Forrester and Todd Heird.
James Rutherford, Zac Archer, Mark Orr and Steven Bridges served as ushers.
A reception was held at The Foundry following the ceremony. Music for the reception was provided by Marty Ray.
Assisting with the reception were Neen McSwain, Linda Haney Harper, Megan Gammon Haney and Erin Hamilton.
After a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple will live in Knoxville.
Engagement: Swazy and Battiste
Mr. Louis Lawerence Swazy Jr., of Natchez, and Gwendilina Swazy, of California, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marquita Necole Swazy to Freddie Markieth Battiste, son of Freddie and Frankie Battiste of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez.. She is employed by Natchez Regional Medical Center.
She is the granddaughter of Percy G. Mills and the late Fannie D. Mills, of California, and Louis Swazy Sr. and Jo Francie Swazy of Natchez .
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School. He is employed by West Feliciana Work Release in St. Franciscille, La.
He is the grandson of Mrs. Henrietta Battiste and the late Mr. Clarence Battiste and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dock and Gracie Shropshire of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nev. A reception will follow.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Moore and Blake
Timothy and Melodie Moore, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Merissa Alyse Moore to Robin Daniel Blake, son of Danny Blake and the late Sharon Blake of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and is currently employed by the Law Offices of Bruce M. Kuehnle Jr.
She is the granddaughter of Woodrow and Mary Rose Buckles and the late J. W. and the late Grace Moore, all of Natchez.
The groom is also a graduate of Natchez High School and is currently attending Mississippi State University in Starkville.
He is the grandson of James and Juanita Beasley, of Natchez, and Myrtle Blake and the late Coy Blake of Delhi, La.
The wedding will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2008, at Trace City Baptist Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at the church.
Family and friends are invited. Invitations will be sent to out of town guests only.
Engagement: McNealy and Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lee McNealy, of Natchez, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Chiquita McNealy to Donell Robinson Jr., son of Ms. Linda Robinson, of Leland, and Donell Robinson Sr., of Vicksburg.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and is a graduate of Mississippi Valley State University, where she received a bachelor of science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in forensic science at National University. She is employed by Cleveland School District.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gladys McNealy and the late Newton McNealy Sr., of Natchez, and Ellis Davis and the late Mary Pearl Davis of Fayette.
The groom is a graduate of Leland High School, in Leland, and is also a graduate of Mississippi Valley State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice with a minor in business administration. He is an active member of the Cleveland Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is employed by Payless Shoe Source as a store manager and market leader. He is also currently a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.
He is the grandson of Mrs. Dorothy Mister and the late Jimmie Mister Sr., and Ms. Olivia Jones, all of Leland.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Greater St. Mark Baptist Church in Natchez.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: White and Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Randy White, of Natchez, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Tiffany Brooke to Bryan Chad Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones of Olive Branch.
The bride-to-be attended Southwest Community College, TELOS and Copiah-Lincoln Community College and is continuing her studies online. She is majoring in music, with a minor in family counseling. She is employed by Calvary Baptist Church as the church’s pianist.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Page, of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Creslyn White of Brandon.
The groom is a graduate of Delta State University, in Cleveland, and is now pursuing his master’s at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson. He is employed by Hinds Community College, in Raymond, as the flight instructor.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. David Wesley “Sonny” Daniels Jr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Eugene Jones, all of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Parkway Baptist Church, in Natchez, with the Rev. Bart Walker officiating. A reception will follow at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center.
Family and friends are invited.
No formal invitations will be sent.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
After a wedding cruise to Cozomel, the couple will live in Jackson.
Engagement: Culbert and Tenner
Marvel Carter, of Roxie, and Clarence Culbert, of Fayette, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katrina Culbert to Vernon Tenner, son of Wendell Tenner and the late Eloise Tenner of Fayette .
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Franklin County High School in Meadville. She is employed by Meadville Nursing Home.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. McCoy, of Roxie, and Willie Mae Culbert and the late Robert W. Culbert of Fayette.
The groom attended Jefferson County High School in Fayette. He is employed by Grayson Construction in Fayette.
He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tenner, of Fayette, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chambliss of Fayette.
The wedding will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Fayette. A reception will follow at Tim Chambliss Multipurpose Center.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Bryan and Greene
Tonya Barrington, of Ferriday, and Ricky and Rhena Bryan, of Monterey, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lacey Danielle Bryan to Justin P. Greene, son of James and Mary Greene of Vidalia.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Vidalia High School and is attending McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
She is the granddaughter of Joe and Lilly Boykin, of Ferriday, Peggy Morace, of Ferriday, and the late Leslee Bryan.
The groom is also a graduate of Vidalia High. He is employed by Siemens Wind.
He is the grandson of Norma Mae Palmer, of Vidalia, and the late James Palmer, and the late T.L. and Esther Lee Greene.
The wedding will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Vidalia. A reception will follow in the multipurpose building.
Family and friends are invited. No formal invitations will be sent.
Anniversary: Johnston
Sonny and Lois Johnston, of Natchez, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3. They have one son, Kelly and wife, Tammy, both of Natchez, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Engagement: Ford and Ward
Mrs. Cynthia Thomas, of Natchez, announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Ikelane Patrice Ford to Carlos Edwardo Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Ward of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Mr. Donald R. White of Natchez.
She attended Natchez High School.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Cariola Lloyd and Mrs. Hattie Stanton, both of Natchez.
The groom also attended Natchez High School, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, in Natchez, and Alcorn State University .
He is the grandson of Mrs. Margaret R. Brown and the late Mr. Charles E. Brown, of Natchez, the late Ms. Florence Smith and the late Rev. Edgar D. Ward of Woodville.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the Natchez Community Center. A reception will follow.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
