Announcements
Potter / Reddick
Brittney Potter and Andrew Reddick were married June 27, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Chanute. The Rev. David Camp performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Terry Potter of Garnett and Donna Ortiz of Independence. The bridegroom is the son of Kevin and Virginia Reddick of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The newlyweds reside in Chanute.
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Holman/Horn
Robert and Janice Horn of Humboldt announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their son, Justin, to Amy Holman, daughter of Shannon Holman and Kent Holman of Wichita. The bride-elect received a BS from Washburn University, a Medical Degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and then completed her residency at Wesley Family Medicine in Wichita. She is a physician with Parkville Family Practice. Horn received a BS f...
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Engagement — Ward/John
Joe and Janis Ward and Monty and Carol John, all of Chanute, announce the engagement of their children, Morgan Suzanne Ward and Justin Daniel John, both of Chanute. Ward is a 2005 graduate of Chanute High School and a 2007 graduate of Neosho County Community College. She majored in accounting at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, graduating in 2009. She is employed with Chanute’s Bank of Commerce. She is the granddaughter of Onette Shannon, Clay C...
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Wedding — Addington/Coulson
Kristen Elizabeth Addington and Christopher Clark Coulson were married May 9, 2009, at Kansas City Country Club. Peter James Mason, London, England, presided over the outdoor ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Frank M. and Lori White Addington, Overland Park. Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Darlene White, Chanute and Francis L. Addington, Overland Park. Parents of the groom are Fred N. and Carolyn Coulson, Mission Hills. Grandparents o...
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Birth ¬≠— Wulf
Brent and Beth Wulf, Omaha, Neb., announce the birth of their daughter, Sydney Lynn, on July 24, 2009. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Glenna Wulf, Humboldt, and Jody and Denny Hoy, Omaha. She is the great-granddaughter of Jody McBeth, Omaha. Levi and Kelly Walker, Wai Pahu, Hawaii, announce the birth of their son, Alexander John, born July 27, 2009, at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Alexander was welcomed home by a b...
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Engagement — Myres/Leck
Nicha Myres, Chanute, Bruce Myres, Buffalo, Talia and Marcus Leck, Neodesha, and Tori and Chris Robertson, Neodesha, announce the engagement of their children, Nicci Rae Myres and Josey Wayne Leck, both of Thayer. Myres is a 2006 graduate of Altoona-Midway High School and is employed with Chanute HealthCare. She is pursuing a nursing degree at Neosho County Community College. Leck is a 2006 graduate of A-M High School and is employed with One...
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Birth ¬≠— Westhoff
Wayco and Stephanie Westhoff, Pittsburg, announce the birth of their daughter, Arlee Grace, born July 14, 2009, at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center in Pittsburg. She is the granddaughter of Jim and Wilma Westhoff, Chanute, and Russell and Sharie Frame, Chanute. She is the great-granddaughter of Leroy and Jarie Mathew, Chanute, and Rex and Colletta Green, Emporia. Justin and Karin Defebaugh, Humboldt, announce the birth of their son, Conn...
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Estrella - Williams
Elena Margot Estrella and Ian Trevelyn Williams were married June 27, 2009 in Boise, Idaho. The bride is the daughter of Teresa Ortiz Estrella, Denver, and Joe Estrella, Boise. She is the granddaughter of Juanita Ortiz, Humboldt, and the late Vincent Ortiz. The bridegroom is the son of John and Sherri Williams, Boise. Laura Estrella, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Chris Gibbs, was best man. Flower girls were Phoebie St...
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Wedding — Harding/Whitworth
Dennis and Mary Harding and Ron and Rhenda Whitworth announce the marriage of their children, Heather Harding and Ryan Whitworth. They were married April 1, 2009, at the courthouse in Chanute. The bride is a 2004 graduate of Chanute High School. She received her Registered Nursing License from Neosho County Community College in 2008 and is employed by Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. She is the granddaughter of Marry Ann Hutter. Th...
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Wyatt-Vitt
Doug and Myong Wyatt of Erie are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Myong Wyatt, to Cody Joseph Vitt, both of Overland Park. Vitt is the son of Bob and Donna Vitt of Erie, and the grandson of Max and Betty Roberts, also of Erie. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Patricia Wyatt of Lenexa. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Erie High School and a 2009 graduate of St. Luke’s College in Kansas City, Mo., receiv...
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Wedding — Bolt/Boulware
Kelsey Bolt and Caleb Boulware were married June 20, 2009, at Church of the Nazarene in Pittsburg. Dale Samuels and Jim Sukraw presided over the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Kay Bolt, Iola, and Ken Bolt, LaCyne. The groom is the son of Kim and Cristie Boulware, Cherokee. Ceri Loflin, Iola, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Cara Morrell, Iola; Brandee Johnson, Pittsburg, and Nicole Tupman, Bentonville, Ark., sist...
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Moses - Carlson
RuthAnn Fields, Coffeyville, and Lance and Debra Carlson, Stark, announce the engagement of their children, Tawna Leighann Moses, Pittsburg, and Lance Eric Carlson, Jr., Stark. Moses is a graduate of Caney Valley High School and Pittsburg State University School of Nursing. She will be employed as an RN at Mercy Medical Center, Fort Scott. Carlson is a graduate of Humboldt High School, NCCC, and Kansas State University. He is employed as a t...
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Engagement — Gober/Zoll
Scott Gober, Chanute, and Jackie Gober, Erie, announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca, Chanute, to Andrew Zoll, Colorado Springs, Colo., son of Robert and Kathleen Zoll, Colorado Springs. Gober is a 2005 graduate of Chanute High School and is attending Ozark Christian College. Zoll is a 2008 graduate of Sand Creek High School in Colorado Springs. He is majoring in preaching at OCC. The wedding will be held in Chanute.
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Birth ¬≠— Gossett
Ryan and Temple Gossett, Austin, Texas, announce the birth of their son Graham Michael, born June 16, 2009, at St. David’s Women’s Center in Austin. He is the grandson of Ron and Vickie Gossett, Chanute, and Bill and Liz Sommars, both of Austin. He is the great-grandson of Bill and Merle Gardner, Chanute.
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Birth ¬≠— Clayton
Tara Dawn Aikins and Andrew Shane Clayton, Mayfield, Ky, announce the birth of their son Kobe Andrew Clayton, born July 7, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center Family Birth Place. Aikins and Clayton have four other children. Kobe and his siblings are the grandchildren of Lisa Aikins, Mayfield, Ky.; Michael Ficarella, Wichita; Lori Clayton, South Fulton, Tenn.; Lennis Clayton, South Fulton; and David Van Cleave, Detroit, Mich.
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Wedding — Carter/Goad
Elizabeth Rae Carter and Ryan Christopher Goad were married June 20, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Independence. The Rev. John P. Wilson presided over the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Toni Carter, Chanute. The groom is the son of Charles and Marilyn Goad, Independence. Lynsee Relph, sister of the bride, Chanute, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Jennifer Denny, Thayer, Carrie Thorsell, Chan...
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Wedding — Word/Spilman
Jessica Kelley Ann Word and Skip Alan Spilman were married May 29, 2009, in a double-ring ceremony at The Grove in Las Vegas, Nev. The bride is the daughter of Ronald and Marcia Word, Orange Park, Fla. The groom is the son of Dirk and Cindy Spilman, Chanute. Maya Huckins, Las Vegas, was flower girl. The bride’s nephews — Gavin Harris, Orange Park, Fla., and Ryan Healy, North Las Vegas, Nev. — served as ring bearers. Ushers included Cory Hart,...
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Wedding — Owen/Flory
Melissa Owen and Michael Flory were married Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Johnson County courthouse. The groom is the son of Mary Bob Martin, Chanute, and David and Jill Flory, Wichita. Attendants included Elizabeth Mellott, sister of the groom, and Stephnia Lux, friend of the bride. Nicholas Flory, son of the groom, presented the rings. The groom is employed in the military with the Kansas Reserves.
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Wedding — Wilson/Wonderly
Cara Wilson and Darin Wonderly were married June 6, 2009, at Folly Beach, S.C. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Cecelia Wilson, Chanute. The groom is the son of Barbara Wonderly, Higginsville, Mo., and the late David Wonderly. Pastor Joe Cate presided over the double-ring ceremony on the beach. Amanda Allen, sister of the bride, Gardner, served as maid of honor. Hailey Dean, Buffalo, was a bridesmaid. Aron Fleischmann, Des Moines, Io...
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Engagement — Klaassen/Conard
Doug and Gail Klaassen, Chanute, and Jim and Christine Conard, Shawnee, announce the engagement of their children, Whitney Carolyn Klaassen, Mission, and Andrew Alan Conard, Shawnee. Klaassen is a 2003 homes chool graduate and a 2006 graduate of Neosho County Community College School of Nursing. She is employed as an RN at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. Conard is a 2002 graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School and a 2006 grad...
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