Couples: May 25, 2008
Wedding: Gaines and Easley
Charlene Gaines, of Natchez, and Joseph Lee Easley, of Jackson, were married Sunday, May 11, 2008, at 5 p.m., on the Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., with the Rev. Margo Windom officiating.
Parents of the couple are the late Willie Gaines Jr. and Essie Gaines, of Natchez, and the late Morris and Beulah Easley of Crystal Springs.
The bride was given in marriage by her son, Preston Jerel Gooden. She wore an ivory haltered gown of satin with a sweetheart neckline.
Arlana Hargrave, of Natchez, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Felicia L. Easley, of Melrose Park, Ill., and Lorna Harris of Douglasville, Ga. They wore lavender satin gowns with sheer chiffon overlay and scarves.
Kierra Morgan, of Natchez, was the flower girl.
Willie James Easley, brother of the groom, of Melrose Park, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jackie Howard, of Douglasville, and Phillip “Jose” Gooden Jr. of Natchez.
Christopher Brooks McIntosh, of Crainville, Ill., was ringbearer.
A reception was at the Black Pearl Restaurant, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, following the ceremony. Assisting at the reception was Christina Brooks, Faye Easley, Joe Lee Jr., Steven McIntosh, Barbara Jean Gaines and Kimberly Dixon.
After honeymooning on the Emerald Coast, the couple will live in Natchez.
Engagement: Heffner and McDaniel
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Heffner, of Ferriday, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Michon Heffner to David Ray McDaniel Jr., son of Ms. Catherine “Monkey” McDaniel and Mr. David McDaniel of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and is a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln Community College, in Natchez, and the University of Louisiana, at Monroe, with a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric sciences. She is employed by Trinity Consultants in Charlotte, N.C.
She is the granddaughter of R.B. Overbey and the late Hazel Overbey of Grenada and the late Arlee and Bessie Heffner of Greenwood.
The groom attended Cathedral High School and Natchez High School. He is employed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., of Houston.
He is the grandson of Bryant “Speedy” and Dorothy Wilson and Edward and Joan McDaniel, all of Natchez .
The wedding will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. A reception will follow.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Godleske and Lee
Tom and Bev Godleske, of Merrill, Wis., announce the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Godleske to Christopher Lee, son of Danny and Midge Lee of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Merrill High School, in Merrill, Wis., and is a graduate of Divers Academy International in Camden, N.J.
She is the granddaughter of Margaret Holbach of Medford, Wis.
The groom attended Natchez High School and is employed by Baker Energy in Lafayette, La.
He is the grandson of Becky Lee and the late Jeff Lee, of Kingston, and Glenda Dobbels and the late Raymond Dobbels of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 37 Magnolia Acres Road in Natchez. A reception will follow at Kingston Community Center.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Campbell and Lee
Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Campbell Jr., and the late Mrs. Yvonne Campbell, all of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katy Edna Campbell to Nicholas Alan Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee of Orange Beach , Ala., and the late Ms. Dee Kelly Lee of Mount Olive.
She is a 1996 graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and has a license in esthetics from Shirley Little Academy of Cosmetology in Jackson. She is the manager of Magee Rentals in Magee.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren O. Womack and the late Mr. Jonathan C. Campbell and the late Ms. Katie Rushing, all of Natchez.
The groom is a 2001 graduate of Simpson County Academy, in Mendenhall, and has a bachelor of science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in coaching and sports administration.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Lee, of New Hebron, and Ms. Jane Covington Kelly of Madison and the late Mr. James C. Kelly Jr. of Mount Olive.
The wedding will be at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 21, 2008, at The McAlpin House in Magee. A reception will follow.
Family and friends are invited to attend.
Engagement: Swalm and Jones
John and Elizabeth Swalm, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Lees Swalm to William Louis Jones Jr., son of Ms. Carol Peterman Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jones Sr., all of Natchez.
She is employed by Natchez Regional Medical Center.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swalm, of Magee, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Browning Jr. of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Cathedral High School, in Natchez, and is employed by Monmouth in Natchez.
He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jones and the late Doris Jones, of Natchez, and Mrs. John Peterman and the late John Peterman of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at Monmouth.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Rowes and Watts
Dr. and Mrs. J. Ronald Rowes, of Wareham, Mass., announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Rowes to Lee Watts, son of John Mark and Patty Williams, of Natchez, and Rick and Brenda Watts of Watson, Ark.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of West Brook High School in Beaumont, Texas, and a graduate of Millsaps College in Jackson. She is employed by Lane Hospitality as a corporate sales manager at the Hilton Jackson in Jackson.
She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Boer of New York and Mrs. Emily S. Rowes and the late Mr. Bernard Rowes of Great Neck, N.Y.
The groom is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and a graduate of Millsaps College in Jackson. He is employed by Horne LLP as an assurance associate in Jackson.
He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stergas of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Watts of Effie, La.
The wedding will be at Saturday, May 31, 2008, at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans.
Engagement: Letcher and Smith
Clarence W. Letcher III and Jacqueline M. Jackson, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Clarencia W. Letcher to Eddie Smith III, son of Eddie II and Brenda Smith of Vidalia.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and is a graduate of Jonesville Beauty School in Vidalia.
She is the granddaughter of Willie Mae Jackson, of Natchez, the late James L. Jackson, of Gloster, and the late Marion Lee Fleming of Natchez.
The groom is employed by Mississippi River Corporation in Natchez.
He is the grandson of Mack and Claudia Easton, of Natchez, and the late Charlie Collins, of Monroe, La., and Arie White of Sicily Island.
The wedding will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Christian Hope Baptist Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at Unique’s.
Family and friends are invited.
Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
Engagement: Roberts and Becnel
Samantha Wilkinson, of Natchez, announces the engagement of her daughter, Megan Grace Roberts to Kevin Charles Becnel, son of Randy and Kathleen Becnel of Kiln.
The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Natchez High School and is attending Mississippi University for Women, in Columbus, where she is pursuing degrees in both psychology and English with a graduation date set for May 2009. She is employed by Wesley Foundation, a United Methodist campus ministry.
She is the granddaughter of Grace Roberts and the late Everette “Gene” Roberts of Natchez.
The groom is a 2005 graduate of St. Stanislaus College, in Bay St. Louis, and is currently also attending Mississippi University for Women where he is pursuing a degree in business administration with a marketing concentration, with a graduation date also set for May 2009. He is employed part time by Sam’s Club, in Gulfport, and as a lifeguard at the university.
He is the grandson of Rose Gollotte, of Biloxi, and the late Lester Becnel, of Port Sulphur, La., and the late Abe and Maria Huffstickler of Gulfport.
The wedding will be on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Jefferson Street United Methodist Church in Natchez.
Engagement: Thomas and Snyder
David and Jan Wilson, of Natchez, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Lauren Thomas to John Michael Snyder, son of Joe and Nancy Snyder of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Adams County Christian School, in Natchez, and is a junior at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She is employed as a pharmacy technician at Beedie E. Smith Clinic in Hattiesburg.
She is the granddaughter of Denton L. “Flop” and Fleeta Thomas and Pete and Sandra Frank, all of Natchez, and the late Dorphus Wilson and Corrinne Wilson of Kingston.
The groom is a graduate of Adams County Christian School and is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He is employed as a department manager at Office Depot in Hattiesburg.
He is the grandson of the late Ira Snyder and Agnes Snyder, of Acme, Pa., and Lawrence and Joan Cochran of Natchez.
The wedding will be on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Morgantown Baptist Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at the church.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: Willis and Jackson
Engagement: McRainey and Edwards
Patrick and Sharon Woods, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharonikkah Patrice McCrainey to Jovon Tremain Edwards, son of Joseph and Salina Edwards of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School and a graduate of Hinds Community College in Raymond. She is employed as a respiratory therapist.
She is the granddaughter of Huey Sr. and Dorothy McCrainey, Vergia Montgomery and the late Robert Montgomery Sr., and Charles and Rose Hoskins, all of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School and is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. He is employed by the City of Atlanta Police Department.
He is the grandson of the late Engle Jr. and Betty Washington and Rosie Lee and Early Lyles, all of Natchez, and Louis and Geneva Wesley of Baton Rouge.
The wedding will be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the gazebo on the Natchez bluff. A reception will follow at the Isle of Capri Hotel.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: Perry and Straughter
Mr. and Mrs. Mannie Stewart, of Natchez, joyfully announce the engagement of their daughter, Tachanda Danielle Perry to Kenneth Lydell Straughter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Inez Straughter of Yazoo City.
The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Natchez High School and is a graduate of Jackson State University. She is employed by the State of Mississippi as a disability examiner in Madison.
She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lee Perry of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Yazoo City High School and a graduate of Jackson State University. He is employed by AT&T as a manager in Jackson.
He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Scott of Yazoo City.
The wedding will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Anderson United Methodist Church in Jackson. A reception will follow at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson.
Family and friends are invited.
Engagement: White and Smith
Robert White Jr. and Mary White, of Natchez, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lachelle White to Keith Smith Sr., son of Irma Burston and Lawrence Floyd of Natchez.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Port Gibson High School. She is employed by Wal-Mart Supercenter in Natchez.
She is the granddaughter of Robert Sr. and Nancy C. White, of Natchez, and the late Lou James Washington Sr. and Marget Ree of Natchez.
The groom is a graduate of Natchez High School. He is employed by Isle of Capri Casino in Natchez.
He is the grandson of the late Inez Jackson Smith, of Fayette, and the late Nellie Baker of Natchez.
The wedding will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Zion Flower Baptist Church in Natchez. A reception will follow at Natchez Shrine Club.
Family and friends are invited. Formal invitations will be sent to out-of-town guests only.
