Announcements
Engagement — Felt/Harding
Rusty and Toni Felt, Fort Scott, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Felt, to Kory Harding, Chanute, son of Craig and Anna Musselman. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Fort Scott High School. She is attending Pittsburg State University where she will earn her degree in finance in May 2009. She is the granddaughter Gary and Randi Clements, C.H. Felt, Lenita Pulliam, all of Fort Scott, and Waneta Girardier of Fairplay, Miss...
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Wedding — Courtney-Smith/Woodyard
Jami Janele Courtney-Smith and Gregory William Woodyard were married June 7, 2008 at First United Methodist Church, Chanute. Pastor Larry Myers presided over the candlelight double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Carol Smith, Independence. The groom is the son of Wayne and Nancy Woodyard, Chanute. Tara Castillo, Wichita, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Ashley, Morris, Independence, cousin...
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Engagement — Cloke/Van Houden
Thomas Cloke, Chanute, and Martha Cloke, Pittsburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Skye Cloke, to Charles E. Van Houden II, Wichita, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Van Houden, Chanute. The bride-elect is a 2000 graduate of Chanute High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in science from Pittsburg State University in 2004 and is employed as a pharmaceutical sales representative with GlaxoSmithKline, Wichita. The groom-elect ...
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Birth — Dye
Angie and Casey Dye, Chanute, announce the birth of their son, Harper Lee Dye, born May 27, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Harper was welcomed home by a brother, Evan Orion Dye, 2. They are the grandsons of Richard and Joyce Verdin, Petrolia, Dennis Dye, Petrolia, and Janie and Larry Hutson, Humboldt. They are the great-grandsons of Wilma Mishler and Maxine Verdin, Chanute, and Lorieta Long, Humboldt.
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LaRue
Melissa K. “Missy” Hosfelt and Randy D. Lowry were married in a double-ring ceremony on May 21, 2008, in Miami, Okla. The bride is the daughter of Diane Hosfelt-Smith, Hidden Valley, and Sam Hosfelt, Grove, Okla. The bridegroom is the son of Rick and Sharrie Lowry, Humboldt. Michael Moore, Pittsburg, served as the couple’s witness. The wedding was attended by the couple’s children, Bailee, Jacob, Kamo and Shooter. A reception will be held at ...
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Engagements — Carlson/Reichert
Rick and Gina Carlson, Chanute, announce the engagement of their daughter Ginger to George Reichert, son of John and Janie Reichert, Chanute. The bride-elect graduated in May from Benedictine College, Atchison, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and a minor in art. She is pursuing a career in her field. The groom-elect graduated from the University of Kansas in 2005, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Ad...
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Birth — Wright
Nathan and Shawna Wright, Chanute, announce the birth of their son, Carter James Wright, born May 8, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Carter was welcomed home by a sister, Alyssa Kay, 4. They are the grandchildren of Ralph and Joyce Wright, Chanute, and Steve and Millie Carlson, El Dorado. They are the great-grandchildren of Treva Gray, Columbus, and Doris King, Texas.
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Engagement — Piper/Wulf
Ken and Marge Piper, Omaha, Neb., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Piper, to Brad Wulf, both of Littleton, Colo. Wulf is the son of Bob and Glenna Wulf, Humboldt. The bride-elect is a graduate of Ralston High School, Omaha, Neb. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University at Fort Collins, Colo., and her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. She is ...
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Wedding — Carter/Binder
Marcee Ann Carter and Zachariah Nils Binder were married March 22, 2008, in Independence. The Rev. Jack and Marilyn Gregory presided over the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Billy and Marsha Carter, Chanute. The groom is the son of Mike and Jean Binder, Yankton, S.D. Gretchen Lear, El Dorado, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Greta Binder, Sioux City, Iowa, and Frae Binder, Yankton, S.D., sisters of the groom, a...
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Wedding — Barnhart/Bartrug
Lisa Barnhart and Brenden Bartrug were married April 19, 2008, at the home of the bride’s parents in Melissa, Texas. Pastor Don Miars presided over the candlelight double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ken and Dee Swires, Melissa, Texas, and Charles Barnhart, Fayetteville, Ark. The groom is the son of Dee Bartrug, Norman, Okla. Shana Wall, Dallas, Texas, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Cherish Hooper, Dallas, Texas,...
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Birth ¬≠— Whittley
Brandon and Kimberly Whittley, Chanute, announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Epp Whittley, born April 15, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. He is the grandson of Jaime and Ed Lacen, Chanute, Stan and Laura Whittley, Thayer; and Delbert and Shevawn Shields, Humboldt. He is the great-grandson of Wayman Epp, Chanute; Linda Epp-Dendy, Perryton, Texas; LeRoy Lacen, St. Paul; Cathy Card, Chanute; Jon and Diane Bower, Pagosa Spri...
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Wedding — Swayne/Goff
Michelle Swayne and Spencer Goff were married March 15, 2008, in Hays. The Rev. Don Martin presided over the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Marlyn Swayne, Hays. She is the granddaughter of Gene and Betty Cunningham, Chanute, and Ted and Gertrude Swayne, Kanorado. The groom is the son of Dave Goff, Hill City, and Cynthia Spencer, Anchorage, Alaska. He is the grandson of Don Spencer, Hill City, and Bernadine Heupel, Hill Ci...
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Engagement — Studebaker/Pillers
Randy and Cheryl Studebaker, Thayer, announce the engagement of their daughter, Robyn May Studebaker, Thayer, to Philip Jeffry Pillers, Labette, son of Gary and Linda Whitson, Altamont. The bride-elect attended Thayer schools. She graduated from Altoona-Midway High School in 2006. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences at Pittsburg State University. The groom-elect is a 2006 graduate of Labette County High Scho...
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Birth — Greenwood
Jason and Tracey Greenwood, Falls Church, Va., announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Kaitlyn Greenwood, born March 26, 2008, at Falls Church. Lily was welcomed home by a sister, Lauren Rose Greenwood, 2. They are the granddaughters of Bob and Rosemary Greenwood, Chanute, and Cliff and Dianne Bridges, Allentown, Pa. They are the great-granddaughters of Ruth Nicholson, Chanute.
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Birth — Shepherd
Larry and Heather Shepherd, Chanute, announce the birth of their son, Jacob Dean Shepherd, born April 15, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Jacob was welcomed home by a brother, Drew Shepherd, 15. They are the grandsons of Vivian Rowan, Chanute, and L.D. Rowan, Altoona.
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Birth — Mintz
Ryan and Kelli Mintz, Fort Scott, announce the birth of their son, Nathan Robert Mintz, born May 1, 2008, at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. Nathan was welcomed home by a brother, Hunter, 3. They are the grandsons of Craig and Sandy Mintz, Humboldt, and Robert and Kathy Clark, Fort Scott. They are the great-grandsons of John and Jean Edwards, Chanute, and Susie Clark, Milo, Mo.
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Engagement — Jones/Hodges
Willard and Mary Jones announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Clara Jones, Ellijay, to Travis E. Hodges, Chanute. The bride-elect received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia, Master of Science in Early Childhood Education and Reading Endorsement from West Georgia College, and a Specialist in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. She is employed as a first...
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Engagement — Smith-Courtney/Woodyard
Jim and Carol Smith, Independence, and Wayne and Nancy Woodyard, Chanute, announce the engagement of their children, Jami Janele Smith-Courtney and Gregory William Woodyard, both of Chanute. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Independence High School. She is employed with Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. The groom-elect is a 2000 graduate of Chanute High School and a 2005 graduate of Emporia State University. He is employed with S...
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Birth — Parcel
Tyler and Jasmine Beacham Parcel, Frontenac, announce the birth of their daughter, Haleigh Jaedyn Parcel, born April 15, 2008, at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center, Pittburg. She is the granddaughter of Frank and Michelle Horning, Mulberry; Billy Beacham, Callico, Va.; and Matt and Sheila Parcel, Frontenac. She is the great-granddaughter of Lonnie Ray and Doris Hazen, Stark; and Phil and Kay Parcel, Frontenac. She is the great-great-granddau...
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Birth — Breiner
David and Megan Breiner, Edgerton, announce the birth of their son, Shawn Edward Breiner, born April 4, 2008, at Overland Park Regional Hospital. He is the grandson of Marilynn and Orville Breiner, Chanute, and Kathy and John Douglass, Overland Park. He is the great-grandson of Frances Ruble and Orville and Joyce Breiner, Chanute, Norma and Ed Bienhoff, Salina, and Judy and Charles Douglass, Olathe.
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