Couples: May 11, 2008
Engagement: Whitney and Nienaber
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Whitney, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Gay Whitney to Derek Charles Nienaber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ty Taylor of Placerville, Calif.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, in Natchez, and Alcorn State University in Lorman and Natchez. She is employed by Income Property Specialists of Cupertino, Calif.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Whitney, of Natchez, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Josey of Vicksburg and Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Padeia School, in Atlanta, and the University of Georgia. He is employed by Magnum Medical Sales of San Jose, Calif.
He is the grandson of the late John and Margarethe Untiedt of Fremont, Calif., and Jewell and Eugenia Nienaber of Miami.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 14, 2008, aboard the “Safari Rose” at Tahoe Keys Marina, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: Truitt and Conerly
Jennifer Truitt, of Natchez, announces the wedding ceremony of her daughter, Krystal Michelle Truitt to Adams Wesley Conerly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Conerly of Columbus.
The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Robert Truitt Jr. of Natchez.
She is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
She is the granddaughter of the late Robert Franks and Jimmy and Janice Dunn, all of Natchez, and the late Robert Truitt Sr. and Flora Truitt of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Petal High School, in Petal, and is a graduate of Jones Junior College and American Intercontinental University in Ellisville.
He is employed by Netbase Technology in Hattiesburg.
He is the grandson of the late John and Lonamina Price, of Pachuta, and Evelyn Conerly and the late Emitt Conerly of Monticello.
The ceremony will be Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 6 p.m. at Rosalie Plantation in Natchez. A reception will follow the ceremony. Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Whittington and Ainsworth
Scottie and Kathy Whittington, of Ferriday, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Whittington to Cameron Ainsworth, son of Randy and Jami Ainsworth of Frogmore.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Vidalia High School and will attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She is employed at Concordia Parish Courthouse in Vidalia.
She is the granddaughter of Otis Ratcliff and the late Dorothy Richardson Cockerham of Somerville, Texas and the late Frank and Ernestine Whittington of Ferriday.
The groom is a graduate of Vidalia High School and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He is employed by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry in Baton Rouge.
He is the grandson of James and Shirley Kindrix of Pioneer, La., and Leon Ainsworth of Oak Grove, La., and Opal Glyss of Bastrop, La.
The wedding will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Ferriday First Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center.
Family and friends are invited. Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Champion and Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Terry B. Champion, of Waco, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Teri Nicole Champion to Nathan Scot Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Smith Sr. of Natchez and Mr. Glen Dean Brown, of Norman, Okla.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Shelby High School in North Carolina, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies. She is also a 2007 graduate of Gardner Webb University with a master’s degree in business administration.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Dorothy F. Brady, of Lawndale, N.C., Mr. Mickey H. Champion, of Lincolnton, N.C., Mr. Dale H. Wacaster, of Cherryville, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Barkley Sr. of Lattimore, N.C.
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School and a graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. He is also a 2007 graduate of Gardner Webb University with a master’s degree in business administration.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Glen D. Brown, of Norman, Okla., and Mrs. Norma Jean Scott and the late Billy G. Scott of Natchez.
The wedding will be on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Engagement: Dotson and James
Lucien and Levarn Dotson, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katrina Dotson to Lawrence James Jr., son of Lawrence Sr. and Lula James of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Jefferson County High School, in Fayette, and a graduate of Alcorn State University in Lorman. She is employed by Jefferson County Elementary School in Fayette.
She is the granddaughter of Dan and Levarn Jackson and Lem and Sharletta Dotson, all of Natchez .
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School and a graduate of Alcorn State University in Lorman. He is employed by Nabors Offshore Corporation in Houma, La.
He is the grandson of Foster and Thelma James, of Natchez, and Luther and Clara Bonds of Meadville.
The wedding will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Zion Flower Baptist Church in Natchez.
A reception will follow at Natchez Community Center.
Engagement: Brown and Robinson
Carlton and Lola Brown, of Hamburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carletta Brown to Kelvin Robinson, son of Trena Robinson of Jackson.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Franklin County High School, in Meadville, and is a graduate of University of Mississippi in Oxford. She will attend pharmacy school, in the fall, at University of Mississippi.
She is the granddaughter of Willie Mae Miller, of San Jacinto, Calif., Sam and Cressie Williams, of Waukegan, Ill., Sadie Brown of Hamburg and the late Robert Tillman of Kirby.
The groom is a graduate of Lanier High School, in Jackson, and a graduate of University of Mississippi in Oxford. He is employed by Gateway Tires in Grenada.
He is the grandson of the late Ruth Robinson and the late Douglass Robinson, both of Centreville.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Hamburg. A reception will follow at the Natchez Community Center. Family and friends are invited.
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Engagement: Hudson and Darling
Mrs. Deborah L. Hudson and Mr. R. Kent Hudson of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet McKaye Hudson to Edward Scott Darling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Perkins of Duncan, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craddock Darling Jr. of Greenville, Ala.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Trinity Episcopal Day School in Natchez. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Charles Lambert of Kingsport, Tenn., and the late Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Hudson of Calhoun City.
The groom is a graduate of Trinity Episcopal Day School, in Natchez, and the University of Alabama where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications.
He is the grandson of Dr. and Dr. Edward Henry Cleino of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craddock Darling Sr. of Tuscaloosa.
The wedding will be at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at The First Presbyterian Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at Monmouth Plantation.
Formal invitations will be sent.
Engagement: Greathouse and Rouse
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Greathouse, of Shreveport, La., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Greathouse to Trey Rouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Rouse of Vidalia.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Captain Shreve High School, in Shreveport, and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, in Ruston, La., with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, and a graduate of Louisiana State University, in Shreveport, with a master’s degree in school psychology. She is currently pursuing her doctorate. She is employed as the administrator for the Educational Center for Autism in Shreveport.
She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Dimple Clack, of Shreveport, and the late Mr. Gerald Swift of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. James Greathouse, of Shreveport, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCune of Stonewall, La.
The groom is a graduate of Vidalia High School and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, in Ruston, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He is employed by Halliburton in New Iberia, La.
He is the grandson of the late Ms. Barbara “Bobbie” Morace Freeman, of Jonesville, the late Earl Wall, of Ferriday, Bobbie Rouse and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rouse Sr., all of Jonesville.
The wedding will be Saturday, June 7, 2008, with a private ceremony held at Moonlight and Lace in Mansfield, La.
After a honeymoon in San Francisco, the couple will live in Shreveport.
Engagement: Gibbs and Bassett
Mrs. Mary E. Singleton, of Natchez, joyfully announces the engagement of her daughter, Melita Yasmin Gibbs to Lance Levell Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bassett of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and a graduate of Alcorn State University in Lorman. She is employed by Alcorn State University in Lorman.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. John McFarland Sr. and the late Mrs. Rose E. McFarland of Natchez and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Gibbs of New Jersey.
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School and a graduate of Hinds Community College in Jackson. He is employed by Bassett Trucking Company.
He is the grandson of Ms. Elouise King and the late Ms. Clara Galmore of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Sibley. A reception will follow at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center.
Formal invitations will be sent to family and friends.
Engagement: Strong and Welborn
Engagement: Cavin and Blatt
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cavin, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carson Elizabeth Cavin to Wesley Frank Blatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blatt of Brandon.
The bride-to-be attended Trinity Episcopal Day School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of Wilkinson County Christian Academy in Woodville. She is also a graduate of University of Mississippi in Oxford. She is employed by Rankin County Public Schools, in Richland, as a kindergarten teacher.
She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Moore and Dorothy Thompson, both of Natchez, and the late Claude Cavin of Woodville.
The groom is a graduate of North Rankin High School, in Brandon, and a graduate of Mississippi State University in Starkville. He is employed by The Freeman Agency, in Brandon, as an Allstate insurance agent.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Frank, of Montgomery, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Blatt of Taylorville.
The wedding will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the bride’s family home, 32 Cemetery Road, in Natchez. A reception will follow.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
