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THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Wednesday, November 8, 1989 Weddings Continued From Preceding Page Ford Foster Mary Frances Foster and Martin Robert Ford were married Oct. 14 at United Wesleyan Church. Dr. Clifton Wood officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Foster of Charlotte. She is a graduate of Independence High School and Ford UNC-Greensboro, where she earned a bachelor of arts in history and social studies with a secondary certification. The groom is the son of Martin Ford of Toms River, N.J., and Annetta Ford of Durham. He is a graduate of Northern Durham High School and is a student at N.C.

State University. He is a mechanical engineer with Raychem International in Fuquay-Varina, and a supervisor with United Parcel Service in Raleigh. Music was provided by vocalist Sammy Poole. Maid of honor was the bride's sister, Robin Foster. Bridesmaids were Jeanna Clever, Laura Cummings and the bride's cousin, Kristy Mullis.

Best man was Eric Guarjardo. Groomsmen were Tim Deck, Ted Baker and the groom's brother, James Ford. A reception was held at the VanLandingham Estate. The couple traveled to Walt Disney World and the Bahamas on their wedding trip. They live in Raleigh.

Frazier Gibson INDIAN TRAIL Lisa Ann Gibson and Harry Lester Frazier were married Nov. 4 at Sardis Baptist Church. Dr. Boyce Earnhardt officiated. The bride i is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Tommy Gibson Jr. of Indian Trail. She is a graduate of Piedmont High School and is a travel consulFrazier tant with All Seasons Travel in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Jake Frazier of Monroe. He is graduate of Fort Mill High School and is a sheet metal operator with Specialty Manufacturing Co. in Pineville. Music was provided by vocalist Rene Cuthbertson.

The bride carried the Bible her mother carried in her wedding. Matron of honor was Carol Wolfe. Bridesmaids were Suzanne Boatwright, Cheryl Gibson, Sandy Tsitouris, Patty Cochran and Karen Gibson. Best man was Jake Frazier. Groomsmen were Jeff Gibson, Steve Gibson, Dennis Rinehardt, Nelson McSwain and Frazier.

A reception was held at the church. After a trip to the Caribbean, the couple will live in Monroe. Gagnon Lett GREENSBORO Beverly Helen Lett non were Gagnon Gagnon and John Charles Gagmarried Oct. 28 at Our Lady of Grace Church. The Rev.

Larry Dunn officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lett of Waxhaw. She is a graduate of Parkwood High School and -Greens- boro.

She is a bridal consultant with Belk in Greensboro. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gagnon of Fall River, Mass. He is a graduate of Monsignor, Coyle High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University.

He is a salesman for Astro Industries Inc. in Greensboro. Maid of honor was Kathryn Parson. Bridesmaids were Cindy Plymale and Mary Lou Beatson. Flower girl was the bride's niece, Carly Lett.

Best man was Philip Dowling. Groomsmen were Bob Gagnon Jr. and Jack Plymale. Readers were Christopher Plymale and Gary Gagnon. A reception was held at Forest Oaks Country Club.

The couple traveled to Washington on their wedding trip. They live in Greensboro. Hamrick Sanders CARRBORO Laurie Ruth Sanders and Harold Craig Hamrick were married Nov. 4 at Carrboro Baptist Church. Dr.

Jesse Croom officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Donald Williams of Chapel Hill and Edgar Sanders of Carrboro. She is a graduHamrick Hill ate of Chapel High School and UNC-Chapel Hill, where she earned a bachelor of science in nursing. She is an assistant head nurse in the intensive care unit with Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, The groom is the son of Nita Hamrick of Hamlet and the late Eugene Hamrick.

He is a graduate of Richmond High School and Sandhills Community College, where he earned an associate's degree in technology. He is an architectural draftsman with Planning and Design Associates in Charlotte. Music was provided by vocalist Kathy Russell. bride wore her mother's wedding veil. Matron of honor was Chanee Battle.

Bridesmaids were Kari Sanders, Connie Smith, Anita Gallman and Sharon Tartt. Best man was Trip Gilbert. Groomsmen were David Sanders, John Sanders, Grant Tartt and Richard Hearne. A reception was held at the Omni Europa hotel in Chapel Hill. After taking a cruise to the Cayman Islands, Mexico and Jamaica, the couple will live in Charlotte, Hickman Morrow Amy Lynn Morrow and Gregory James Hickman were married Nov.

4 at St. Mary's Chapel. Dr. Robert Wallace officiated. The bride is the daughter of James Morrow of Fletcher and Elaine Wheeler of Grand Cayman Island.

She is a graduate of Westside High School and Tri-County Technical College, where she earned an associate's degree in business management. She is a senior clerk with Kraft Food Service in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hickman of Plymouth, Minn.

He is a graduate of Lincoln Way High School and Loyola University. He is a procurement marketing manager with Kraft Food Service Little Rock, Ark. Music was provided by Stan Colbert and vocalists Phil Haigler, Sissy Wallace and Cindy Goode. Maid of honor was Jennifer Buckner. Bridesmaids were Ashley Fodrie and the groom's sisters, Keri Hickman and Kendra Hickman.

Best man was the groom's brother, Jeffrey Hickman. Groomsmen were Joseph Noonan, Robert Yacobi and the bride's brother, Brian Morrow. A reception was held at the Creekwood clubhouse. After a trip to Paris, the couple will live in Little Rock. Hill Ellington GREENSBORO Alyce Anne Ellington and Douglas Eric Hill were married Nov.

4 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. The Rev. William Ortt officiated. The bride is the daughter of James Ellington of Raleigh and Betty Ellington of Greensboro.

She is a graduate of Page High School Hill and Wake Forest University, where she earned a bachelor of arts in history. She is an assistant branch manager with NCNB in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Lois Hill of Bassett, and the late Theo Hill. He is a graduate of Bassett High School and Wake Forest University, where he earned a bachelor of arts in psychology. He is an account representative with Lanier Voice Products in Charlotte.

Bridesmaids were Anne Shumate, Lisa Kemp, Catherine Phillips, Leigh Kelley, Ailysa co*ckram, Jennifer Culberson and Harriet Ruskin. Groomsmen were Jonathan Neal, Myron Adams, Gregory King, Stephen Graf, James Franklin, Doyle co*ckram and James Ellington. A reception was held at Starmount Country Club. After a trip to St. Thomas, V.I., the couple will live in Charlotte.

Bryon and Karen Hinson Hinson Lewis Karen Mitchell Lewis and Bryon Heath Hinson were married Oct. 14 at Hawthorne Lane United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Dodd officiated. The bride is the daughter of Sam and Janette Mitchell of Baltimore.

She is a graduate of South Carroll High School and is a sales specialist with Paul Revere insurGroup in Charlotte. ance, groom is the son Heath and Doris Hinson of Nashville, N.C. He is a graduate of Northern Nash High School and N.C. State University, where he earned a bachelor of arts in business management. He is a senior inside sales representative with G.E.

Supply in Hickory, Music was provided by Kristen Hart. Maid of honor was Sheila Carter. Bridesmaids were Laura Hill, Linda Sipe and Phyllis Overton. Best man was the groom's brother, Kenneth Hinson. Groomsmen were Bennett Hinson, Michael Wright William Fuchs.

A reception was held at the condominiums clubhouse. The couple traveled to the mountains on their wedding trip. They live in Charlotte. Howard Dooley BALD HEAD ISLAND Mary Katherine Dooley and John Thompson Howard were married Oct. 28 at the Village Chapel.

The Rev. Louis Melcher, the bride's uncle, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Katherine Dooley and James Dooley, both of Statesville. She is a graduate Statesville High School and Catawba College, where she earned a bachelor of arts in speech and communications. She is a manager with Statesville Pool and Spa Inc.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Howard IlI of Statesville. He is a graduate of Statesville High School and Appalachian State University, where he earned a bachelor of science in accounting. He is a used car manager with Bell and Howard Inc.

in Statesville. Music was provided by vocalist Mrs. John Akin and guitarists Anderson Taylor and the bride's brother, Robert Dooley. Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Beverly Bergelt. Maid of honor was the bride's niece, Kelley Bergelt.

Honorary bridesmaids were Mrs. Robert Dooley, Cameron Yount, Jan Waggoner, Mrs. Kenneth Overbey, Timothy Harris and the groom's sisters, Linda Howard and Genevieve Howard. Best man was the groom's father. Groomsmen were Louis Curlee, Wesley Worley, the groom's brother, James Howard and the bride's brother, James Dooley Jr.

A reception was held at the chapel. The couple traveled to the Outer Banks on their wedding trip. They live in Statesville. Mater Newland WILMINGTON Paige Meredith Newland and Dennis Lee Mater were married Oct. 14 at First Baptist Church.

The Rev. Don Vigus officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Newland of Wilmington.

She is a graduate of John 'T. HogMater School gard High and N.C. State University, where she earned bachelors of science in chemical engineering and textile chemistry. She is a process engineer with Hoechst "Celanese in Rock Hill. The groom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Mater of Matthews. He is a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School and N.C. State, where he earned a bachelor of science in textile chemistry. He is a student at UNC Charlotte and is employed with Jean Mater Accounting in Matthews.

Matron of honor was Deborah Evans. Bridesmaids were Kristi Davis, Dawn Burnett, Donna Mater, Laurie Sugg, Lori Sinclair and Jan Sanderson. Best man was the groom's father. Groomsmen were Jerry Bowen, Scott Calhoun, Craig Sparks, Brad Newland, Hampton Pitts and Tom Wood. A reception was held at the Surf Club in Wrightsville Beach.

The couple traveled to Bermuda on their wedding trip. They live in Charlotte. McCormick Butler McCormick LAURINBURG Alison Jane Butler and Aubrey Lee McCormick Jr. were married Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church.

Dr. lege. James Cam- Mart mack officiated. The The bride is Mrs. the daughter of a Mr.

and Mrs. and Samuel Butler pet of Laurinburg. She is a graduate of St. Curtis Mary's College Coleman and is Travel Time Inc. in Laurinburg.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey McCormick of Laurel Hill. He is a graduate of Scotland High School and Wingate College. He is employed with Safeway Motors Inc.

in Laurinburg. Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Cathy Pullen. Bridesmaids were Ashley Sasseen, Julie Bush, Stephanie Walcott, Lawson Armes, Patti McCabe and Carlie Draper. Junior attendants were the bride's nieces, Brooke Pullen and Paige Pullen. Best man was the groom's father.

Groomsmen were Steve Pullen, Pat Dozier, Paul Daughtry, Reg Poteat, the groom's brother, Mark McCormick, and the bride's brothers, Sam Butler III and Richard Butler. A reception was held at Scotch Meadows Country Club. After a trip to the Cayman Islands, the couple will live in Laurinburg. Mickle McCrowey ROCK HILL Ann Theresa McCrowey and Robert D. Mickle Jr.

were married Nov. 4 at the Church of Our Lady and St. Philip Neri. The Revs. Edward Wahl, Robert Stover and Jim Moran officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mickle Rock Hill. She McCrowey is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she earned a juris doctor. She is a lawyer with the law firm of Johnson, Toal and Battiste P.A.

in Columbia. groom is the son of Emily Mickle of Columbia and the late Robert Mickle. He is a graduate of Wofford College, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics. He is commercial lending officer with Bank in Columbia. Music was provided by Jeffrey Sligh.

Matron of honor was Terri Jones. Maids of honor were Lauri Dickerson and Lisa Dickerson. Bridesmaids were Bonita Mitchell, Dori Davis, Paula Hollis, Cynthia Polk and Shandra Lee. Flower girl was Nina McCrowey. Best man was James Bennett.

Groomsmen were Byroune Miles, Dwayne Harris, William Drakeford, Anthony Sallis, Ennis Fant, Stephon Edwards and Frederick McCrowey Jr. Ushers were W.L. Harriford III, I.S. Leevy Johnson, David McCrowey, Scott McCrowey and Michael McCrowey. Ring bearer was Clifton Jones II.

A reception was held at the Rock Hill Women's Club. After a trip to the Cayman Islands, the couple will live in Columbia. Thompson Earley Thompson School and is an estimator with Waddell-Rubin Associates in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Andrew and Hilda Thompson Jr. of Charlotte.

He is a graduate of Olympic High School and is an electrician with Simpson Electric in Charlotte. Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Robyn Green. Bridesmaids Kris Gabriel and the bride's cousin, Jeanna Davey. Best man was the groom's father. Ushers were Harvey Boyd, Keith Manus, Charles Massey and the groom's brother, Darrell Thompson.

A reception was held at the church. The couple live in Huntersville. Rachael Elizabeth Earley and Andrew Marion "Drew" Thompson III were married Sept. 16 at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. The Rev.

Robert Jack officiated. The bride is the daughter of Patricia Earley of Charlotte and Robert Earley of Pilot Mountain. She is a graduate of Thompson High Turner Arnette DILLON, S.C. Mary Lucille Arnette and Jr. were Turner She is Stores groom R.C.

graduate is Yarns Roland Cam Turner married Oct. 28 at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Fred Brown officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. C. Gene Arnette of Dillon. She is a graduate of Dillon High School and FlorenceDarlington Technical Colemployed with Walin Dillon. is the son of Mr.

and Turner of Dillon. He is of Dillon High School employed with Image CarInc. in Dillon. Music was provided by organist Curtis DuBose, pianist Rebecca Coleman and vocalist Allen Boan. Matron of honor was Sidney Kidd.

Maid of honor was Laura Arnette. Bridesmaids were the groom's sister, Kathy McKnight, and the bride's cousin, Susan Carter. Honorary bridesmaids were Kim Arnette and the bride's cousins, Amy Hodge and Lisa Bridgers. Best man was Benny Rouse. Groomsmen were Bobby McKnight, the bride's brother, Clyde Arnette, and the bride's uncle, David Bridgers.

A reception was held at the church. The couple traveled to Florida on their wedding trip. They live in Dillon. Turner Wright Donna Elizabeth Wright and Jerry Michael "Mike" Turner were married Oct. 21 at Charlotte Trin- ity Church of the Nazarene.

The Rev. Ray Moore officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wright of Charlotte.

She is a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School. The groom is the son of Mrs. Terry Turner of Fla. He is a graduate of High School West State University, where he a bachelor science in ing. Matron of was Cox.

Maid of honor was Chamber. Best man was Covert. Turner Turner A reception was held church. The couple traveled to sonburg, on their trip. They live in Charlotte.

Ware Grogan School and Gaston College School of Nursing, where she earned an associate's degree in nursing. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ware of Charlotte. He is a graduate of West Mecklenburg High School and Belmont Abbey College, where he earned a bachelor of science in business administration.

He is owner of and a real estate broker with Ware Properties and Commercial Investment in Charlotte. Music was provided by the bride's sister, Marilyn Ramsey as vocalist. Martron of honor was the bride's sister, Kathy Lingerfelt. Bridesmaids were the bride's sisters, Marilyn Ramsey and Janet Ellis. Best man was the groom's father.

Groomsmen were Mark Ramsey and the groom's brother, Cmdr. Jerry Ware. After a trip to Williamsburg, the couple will live in Charlotte. DENVER, N.C. Stana Carol Grogan and Miles Edwin Ware were married Nov.

4 at Beth HaBaptist Church. The Revs. J.D. Morris and Bob Murdock officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. James Grogan of Mount Holly. She is a graduate of Mount Ware Holly High Roach Perry Davilla Faison Perry and John Wesley Roach were married Nov. 4 at Covenant Presbyterian 'Church. Dr.

James Miller officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry Jr. of Charlotte.

She is graduate of Charlotte Latin School, St. Mary's ColRoach Charlotte UNC and Central Piedmont Community College. She is an associate engineer with Duke Power Co. in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Roach of Durham. He is a graduate of Blue Ridge High School and N.C. State University, where he earned a degree in business. He is an environmental facilities manager with Carolina Tractor and Equipment in Charlotte.

Maid of honor was the bride's sister, Beverly Dillon, Bridesmaids were Gingie Peterson, Lee Thorpe, Dudley Hanes, Susan Evans the bride's sister, Virginia Wheelock. Best man was the groom's brother, Tex Roach. Ushers were Bill Roach, Doug Brady, Derick Close, Stewart Marlowe, Mack Leath, Dickson Lupo, Woody Woodside, Chip Peete and Ed Weisiger. Ring bearer was the bride's nephew, Daniel Wheelock. A reception was held at the Charlotte Country Club.

After a trip to Jamaica, the couple will live in Charlotte. Ruark Council Margaret Wright Council and James Lee Ruark were married Nov. 4 at Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev. Henry Parsley officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Council Jr. of Charlotte. She is a graduate of East Mecklenburg Ruark and High School Appala- chian State University, where earned a bachelor of science psychology.

She is employed vocational services with the lotte Rehabilitation Hospital. The groom is the son of Ruark of Charlotte and Ruark of Durham. He is a ate of Hibriten High School Davidson College, where earned a bachelor of arts in tory, He is a with Mills Construction Inc. in Charlotte. Maid of honor was Mary Council.

Bridesmaids were Ashley Council, Ruth Blackley, Elizabeth Byrum, Joy Crook and Sheri Whittington. Best man was Stephen Davis. Groomsmen were J. Stephen Patton, Marcus Forbes, Ian Filiss, Patrick Barlow and Jack McCollum. A reception was held at the VanLandingham Estate.

After a trip to Lucerne, Maine, the couple will live in Charlotte. Shaul Costanza Mickle accountKimberly Lynn David Alan Shaul Crystal Oct. 14 at St. Michelle Charlie at the Harriwedding Carol she in in Char- Joyce Bobby graduand he his- Costanza and were married Michael's Catholic Church. The Rev.

Andrew Vollkommer officiated. The bride is the daughter of Sal and Kay Costanza of Gastonia. She is graduate of Bowling Green High School and Western Costanza Ware Ruark versity, where she earned an associate of arts. She is a legal secretary with Bell, Seltzer, Park and Gibson in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Ernest and Avis Shaul of Binghamton, N.Y.

He is a graduate of Chenango Forks High School and Herkimer County Community College. He is employed with Components Assembly Division Corp. "in Charlotte. The bride wore her mother's wedding gown. Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Cindy Irwin.

Bridesmaid was Trisha Frey. Flower the bride's niece, Jennifer Irwin. Best man was the groom's brother, Tom Shaul. Ushers were Russell Lewis, the bride's brother, Matthew Costanza, and the groom's brother, Dennis Shaul, A reception was held at the church. The couple traveled to Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Savannah on their wedding trip.

They live in Charlotte. Weant Weekley Weant Sharyn Ruth Weekley and Bradley Lamar Weant were married Nov. 4 at St. John's Baptist Church. Dr.

James Weekley, the bride's father, and the Rev. Brown Jr. officiated. The bride is the daughter of James and Rosalyn Weekley of Walkertown. Weant She is a graduate of South Point High School and attended Western Carolina University.

She is a sales associate with Belk in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Lamar and Betty Weant of Salisbury. He is a graduate of East Rowan High School and attended Wingate College. He is a bartender with the Marriott hotel in Charlotte. Music was provided by organist Dr.

Andre Lash and trumpeter John Harding. Maid of honor was Emily Traywick. Bridesmaids were Jamie Riggs, Angie Spearman, Julie Harrison and Lisa Bruner. Best man was the groom's father. Groomsmen were David Overcash, John Hartley, Mitchell Tucker, Chris King, Mark Weekley and Jeff Weant.

A reception was held at Cedarwood Country Club. After a trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will live in Charlotte. Williams Rucker Williams MAULDIN, S.C. Janet Elizabeth Rucker and James Melvin Williams Jr. were married Nov.

4 at Mauldin United Methodist Church. The 'Rev. Carl Clary officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

R. L. Rucker of Greenville, S.C. She is a graduate of J.L. Williams Mann High School and Clemson University, where she earned a bachelor of arts in design and a master's degree in architecture.

She is a project architect with Dalton, Moran, Shook Architecture in Charlotte. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Williams of Lancaster. He is a graduate of Lancaster High School and Clemson University, where he earned a bachelor of arts in design and a master's degree in architecture.

He is a senior design associate with Clark, Tribble, Harris and Li, Architects P.A. in Charlotte. Matron of honor was Alina Bartlett. Maid of honor was Joycelyn Hairston. Bridesmaid wasClaire Hill.

Best man was the groom's fa*groomsmen were Thomas Williams, Richard Bartlett, James Merriman, John Clayton, William Fleming and Frank Weaver. A reception was held at the Marriott hotel in Greenville. After a trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas, the couple will live in Charlotte..

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