Couples: June 22, 2008
Engagement: Llewellyn and Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Evan Llewellyn, of Mandeville, La., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Ryan Llewellyn to Mark Edward Carter Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edward Carter of Vidalia.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Fontainebleau High School, in Mandeville, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge, and Louisiana State University Graduate School with a masters of education degree. She is employed by Cathedral Elementary School in Natchez.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Tice, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. William Davis, of Florence, Ala., Mrs. Betty Llewellyn of LaPaz, Bolivia and the late Mr. John Llewellyn.
The groom is a graduate of Cathedral High School and is a graduate of Louisiana State University College of Engineering, in Baton Rouge, with a degree in construction management. He is employed by Wilmar Construction Company, Inc. in Vidalia.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert, of Rotonda West, Fla., the late Mr. Malcolm Carter, of Natchez, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Calhoun of Vidalia.
The wedding will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville. A reception will follow at Vintage Court in Covington, La.
Family and friends are invited.
Wedding: Hudson and McCaa
Krystal Dawn Hudson, of Kennedy, Ala., and Matthew Martin McCaa, of Fayette, Ala., were married at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Grace Baptist Church, in Fayette, with the Rev. Tom Nix officiating.
Parents of the couple are James E. and Sandra Hudson, of Kennedy, and Hugh and Shirley McCaa of Fayette.
Grandparents of the couple are the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tubbs, of Jasper, Ala., the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edward Hudson, of Kennedy, the late Alton and Mable Claire Martin and the late Joe and Alene McCaa, all of Natchez.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and her daughter, Sabrina Kaylynn. The bride wore a candlelight strapless gown enhanced with pickups with silver beading accents.
The bride was attended by her cousin, Ashley Bonner, of Jasper, her daughter, Sabrina Kaylynn and her nephews, Trent Brown and Baylee Price.
Rick Estis, of Northport, Ala., served his friend as best man.
Ushers were Matthew Stanley, Wil Corbett and Jonathan Hall.
After a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple will live in Fayette, Ala.
Engagement: Yearick and Gamberi
Mike and Rhonda Yearick, of Ferriday, and Wayne and Christy Hash, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Yearick to Adam Gamberi, son of Charles and Cathy Gamberi of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Huntington High School, in Ferriday, and is attending the University of Louisiana in Monroe.
She is the granddaughter of Ann Taylor and the late Shelby Taylor, Ann Yearick and the late Harry Yearick, all of Ferriday, and Ann Hash and the late Jesse Hash of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez. He is employed by Computer Consultants in Natchez.
He is the grandson of Arlene Cloyd and the late Milton Cloyd, of Ferriday, and the late Frank and Violet Gamberi of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Ridgecrest. A reception will follow at the church’s fellowship hall.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Rand and Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. James E. “Ed” Rand, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Nicole “Nici” Rand to Stephen Daniel Davenport, son of Mr. Charles Davenport Sr. and the late Mrs. Janice Davenport of Kenner, La.
The bride-to-be is employed by Contours Express, in Baton Rouge, as a fitness trainer, and will attend Delta College, in September, majoring in graphic design.
She is the granddaughter of Betty Rand and the late A.D. Rand and the late Cecil Mayo “Joe” Peoples and Mary Alice Peoples James, all of Natchez.
The groom is president and owner of CD Software in Baton Rouge.
He is the grandson of Bavel Massicot and the late Frank Massicot, of Kenner, and the late Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Davenport.
The wedding will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Natchez.
A reception will follow at the church.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Freeman and Wyatt
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Josh Freeman Jr., of Vicksburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Elizabeth Freeman to Matthew Joel Wyatt, son of Ms. Susan Wyatt, of Prattville, Ala., and Mr. Joe Ellwyn Wyatt of Columbia, Ala.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Vicksburg High School and is a graduate of University of Mississippi in Oxford. She is employed by WTVA in Tupelo.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William David Smith, of Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Josh Freeman Sr. of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Prattville High School and is a graduate of Mississippi State University in Starkville. He is employed by Northeast Community College in Booneville.
He is the grandson of Mrs. Blanche Dennis of Selma, Ala. and Mrs. Jewel Wyatt of Clanton, Ala.
The wedding will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at First Baptist Church in Vicksburg. A reception will follow at B’nai B’rith.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: Stowers and Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Guedon, of Church Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stowers Jr., of Brandon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Stowers to Harold Sinclair “Tommy” Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson Jr. of Decatur, Ala.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and a graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and from Mississippi State University with a master of arts degree in political science and history. She is employed by Lone Star College, in Houston, Texas as an assistant professor.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Guedon, of Church Hill, Mrs. Luther A. Stowers and the late Luther Stowers, of Natchez, Mr. Hugh Spivey and the late Margaret Spivey of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stuart of Brandon.
The groom is a graduate of Austin High School, in Decatur, Ala., and is a graduate of Mississippi State University where he received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed by Conoco Phillips in Houston.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson, of Tupelo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Leake of Fond Du Lac, Wisc.
A private ceremony will be held in the Caribbean in July. A reception will be at 7:30 p.m. on July 26, 2008, at the Cedars Plantation in Church Hill.
Family and friends are invited. Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Dennis and Norman
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Netterville Jr., of Doloroso, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wells, of New Orleans, announce the engagement of their daughter, LaKeidra M. Dennis to Chester Van Norman Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Linal Slack, of Centreville, and Mr. Chester Van Norman Sr. of Gretna, La.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Wilkinson County High School, in Woodville, and is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez. She is employed by Wilkinson County School District.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary King Dennis and the late Mr. Irvin R. Dennis, of Doloroso, and Mrs. Augusta Wells and the late Mr. Farrow Wells of Woodville.
The groom is a graduate of Wilkinson County High School. He is employed by Screening System in Slaughter, La.
He is the grandson of Mrs. Jeral Van Norman and the late Mr. Charles Van Norman, of Liberty, and Mr. and Mrs. Hillam Huff of Centreville.
The wedding will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Mount Zion C.M.E. Church in Centreville. A reception will follow at Green’s Entertainment Center in Centreville.
Family and friends are invited. Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Washington and Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dunbar, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Vanessa Washington to Timothy Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Turner of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and is a graduate of Alcorn State University in Lorman. She is employed by J.C. Penney in Natchez.
She is the granddaughter of Ms. Lucy Washington of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School and is also a graduate of Alcorn State University. He is employed by Isle of Capri Casino in Natchez.
He is the grandson of Ms. Julia Knight of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2008, at New Hope Baptist Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at D.W. Howard Center.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: Townsend and Rutherford
Robert Townsend and LaDonna Townsend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Robin Nicole Townsend to George “Cole” Rutherford IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rutherford III and Traci Cowan.
The bride-to-be is from New Orleans and is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wade Townsend and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bird.
The groom is from Natchez and is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Rutherford II and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whittington.
The wedding will be in early November 2008 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at Weymouth Hall.
Anniversary: Cotten
Earl and Corrine Cotten, of Vidalia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception. The couple has four children, Mike Bumgarner, Allen Cotten and Cecelia Cotten, all of Vidalia, and Eugene Cotten of Baton Rouge. They have 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. They were married June 26, 1958, in McKinleyville, Calif.
Engagement: Etheridge and Desselles
Darrell Glenn and Cindy Joy Etheridge, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Casey Etheridge to Scott Michael Desselles, son of Don Anthony and Gloria Maynard Desselles of Ponchatoula, La.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
She is the granddaughter of Bill and Alma Etheridge and Lillian Goetzmann and the late Herman Goetzmann, all of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, in Chalmette, La., and is also a graduate of the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
He is the grandson of Harvey and Greta Desselles and of the late Marshall and Miriam Maynard, all of Chalmette.
The wedding will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at First Baptist Church.
Family and friends are invited.
