Announcements
Benner - Willis
David and Pam Benner, Winchester, and Rick and Susan Willis, Chanute, announce the engagement of Jennifer Benner, Winchester, and Matthew Willis, Chanute. The bride-elect graduated from Grace College in May 2011 with a degree in English. She is now pursuing her Master’s degree at Truman State University where she has a graduate teaching assistant position. Willis will graduate from Truman State University in May 2012 with two degrees, in his...
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Bennett - Silcox
Shannon Denyce Bennett, Chanute, and Brian Ray Silcox, Iola, have announced wedding plans. The bride-elect is the daughter of Annette and Mel Shoemaker and granddaughter of William and Ethel Lee, Chanute. Silcox is the son of Brent and Delores Silcox, Iola. Bennett is employed at Chanute Healthcare and Silcox with Gates Rubber Company, Iola. The couple are planning a May 15 wedding at the First Baptist Church in Chanute.
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Willey - Cadman
Amy Willey and Aaron Cadman exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony Sept. 16, 2012 at Wentzville, Mo., officiated by Michelle Spies. The bride is the daughter of Arles and Karen Willey, Chanute. The bridegroom is the son of Donald Cadman and Sue Bentley, Fenville, Mich., and Richard and Randi Gould, Baldwin, Mich. Wedding planner was Micki Reed, Olathe, friend of the bride. Ladies of honor were Devon Pruitt, Pittsburg, friend of the ...
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Bokman - Williams
Kassandra Bokman and Carl H. Williams exchanged wedding vows Oct. 23, 2011 at Hamilton United Methodist Church. Pastor Mark Dennis officiated the double-ring, candlelight ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Rebecca Holtsclaw, Hamilton. The bridegroom is the son off Debby D. Williams, Chanute, and the late Henry B. “Hank” Williams. Maid of honor was Carolyn Durbin. Best man was Tim VanGotten, Chanute. Flower girl was Jordan Stoddar...
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Stipp - Cox
Natalie Stipp and Jason Cox exchanged wedding vows July 9, 2011 in a double-ring ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute. Parents of the couple are Steve and Joy Harper, Hanson, Ky., and Alan and Debbie Cox, Chanute. Leslie Conover, Madisonville, Ky., sister of the bride, was Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Audrey Spurrier and Emily Mason, both of Chanute and friends of the bride. Also serving as bridesmaid was Olivia Camp...
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Felkins - DeCoster
Melissa Ellis and Ken Colston, Chanute, and Robert and Norma DeCoster, Chanute, announce the engagement of their children, Tiffany D. Felkins and Joey M. DeCoster, both of Chanute. The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Chanute High School and is a stay at home mother for their two-year-old daughter. DeCoster, also a 2009 graduate of Chanute High, is working at Welco Services as a fabricator 2 welder. The couple are planning an April 28 weddi...
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Brady - Julian
Christine Elizabeth Ann Brady and Neal Austin Julian, both of Lawrence, exchanged wedding vows under the chuppah on Sept. 9, 2011 at Watson Park, Lawrence. Rabbi Darren Brady officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Darren and Windy Brady, Independence. Julian is the son of Mark and Mary Julian, Independence. Cassandra Brady, Schaumburg, Ill., and Cari Brady, Weatherford, Okla., served as maid of honor. Bridesmaid was...
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Wilcox - Harris
Tamra Wilcox and Jason Harris, both of Chanute, have announced wedding plans. The bride-elect is the daughter of Don Busby, Chanute, and Diana Cornett, Arkansas. Harris is the son of Jack and Nelda Harris, Independence, and Leroy Chard, Chanute, and the late Vicky Chard. The bride-elect is employed at a nursing home in Chanute. Harris is employed by C.L.O., Iola. The couple are planning a Nov. 1 wedding at Restoration Fellowship Church, Humb...
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Bernius - Bollig
Tamara Bernius and Joshua Bollig, both of Broken Arrow, Okla., have announced wedding plans. The bride-elect is the daughter of Robert and Becky Stephens, Broken Arrow. Bollig is the son of Debra Trim, Thayer, and Robert Bollig, Independence. A graduate of Broken Arrow High School, the bride-elect is employed at BMW of Tulsa. Bollig is a graduate of Altoona-Midway High School and is employed at Bill Knight Ford/Jaguar. The couple are planning...
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Franks - Matlock
The parents of Autumn Franks and Bobby Matlock, both of Chanute, announce wedding plans of their children. The bride-elect is the daughter of Amy and Dennis Franks, Chanute. Matlock is the son of Melissa Spencer, Chanute, and Robert Matlock, Erie. The bride-elect graduated in 2007 from Antlers High School, Antlers, Okla.. She continued her education at Neosho County Community College and completed her Associates of Applied Science in Nursing ...
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Blaes - McFarlane
Katherine Elizabeth Blaes, ,Cherryvale, and Jacob Carl McFarlane, Burlingame, were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale on Saturday, July 23. Father Stephen Thapwa officiated. The bride is the daughter of Marvin and Kim Blaes, Cherryvale, and granddaughter of Don and Sally Presson, Raymond and Philomena Blaes, all of Cherryvale, and the late Myrtle Presson and Kristie Blaes. McFarlan...
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Mason - Mueller
Cassie Marie Mason, daughter of Rick and Chris Mason, Chanute, and Blake Adam Mueller, son of Curt and Alisha Mueller, Humboldt, were united in marriage in the presence of family and friends on July 16, 2011 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor David Meier. Maid of honor was Chelsey Donovan, Chanute, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Emily Mason, Chanute, sister of the bride, Amanda Mason, Tuls...
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Row - Salmon
Kandy and Terry Row, Chanute, and Jackie and Danny Salmon, Fredonia, announce wedding plans of their children, Shelly Row and Jarrod Salmon, both of Fredonia. The bride elect attended Chanute High School and Independence Community College. She is manager of Smartstyle Salon in Independence. Salmon attended Fredonia High School and is employed by Starbuck Trucking. The couple are planning an Oct. 15 wedding.
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Ely - Olson
Blair Ely and Joseph Olson exchanged wedding vows in a double-ring ceremony on June 12, 2011 at Mount Magazine, Pans, Ark. The bride is the daughter of David and Tonya Ely, Chanute. Olson is the son of Joe and Carol Olson, Elsmore, and Robin Stange and Danny Debler, Chanute. Bethany Ely, sister of the bride, Chanute, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Danielle Bracken, Fredonia, and Lisa Davidson, Chanute. Best man was Ross Debler, stepbroth...
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Huffman - Tubbs
Haley Suzanne Huffman, daughter of Debi Huffman, Humboldt, and Bob Huffman, Webb City, Mo., and Adrian Scott Tubbs, son of Angela and Richard Morgan and Andy and Susan Tubbs, Lawrence, were united in marriage in the presence of family and friends on May 21, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Dr. Dyton L. Owen. Maid of honor was Karna Carlson, Stark. Bridesmaids were Melissa Henders...
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Miller-Knipp
Daniel and Tammy Miller of Galesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Miller of Overland Park, to Kevin Duane Knipp of Overland Park. He is the son of Dale and Jan Knipp of Salina. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Thayer High School and graduated in 2007 from the University of Kansas with a bachelor of science in accounting. She received a Master’s of accounting in 2008 from KU. She is a certified public accountant and ...
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Methvin-Pepper
Eric Methvin and Cheryl Methvin, Chanute, and Loren and Karen Pepper, Derby, announce the engagement of their children, Kelli Methvin and Jessie Pepper, both of Wichita. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Chanute High School. She received a Bachelor’s of integrated studies from Emporia State University in 2007 and plans to graduate in May with a Doctorate of physical therapy from Wichita State University. Pepper is a 2000 graduate of Derby...
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Hunt-Patterson
Shannon Nicole Hunt and Andrew Scott Patterson, both of Iola, were married Jan. 5, 2011 in a private ceremony in Las Vegas, Nev., at the Special Memory Wedding Chapel. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas. The bride is the daughter of Lora Hunt, Humboldt, and granddaughter of Jim and Yvonne Hunt, Humboldt. She graduated from Humboldt High School and Allen County Community College. She is employed with the Allen County Clerk’s office. Patterso...
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Posch-Dick
Sheryl Diane Posch and Brian Taylor Dick were married Nov. 13, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Lawrence. The Rev. M. Jeffrey Stephan, uncle of the bride, officiated the 2 p.m. double-ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Timothy and Jane Posch, Parsons. Parents of the bridegroom are David and Jane Dick, Parsons. Julie Wengert, Webb City, Mo., served as her sister’s maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Weiler, Boston, Jennifer Ro...
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Carson - Sanchez
Robert Griggs and Diane Carson, Chanute, and David and Louise Merriman, Welda, announce the engagement of their children, Kelsey Dawn Carson, and Orlando Joseph Sanchez, both of Welda. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Chanute High School and is employed by Gates in Iola. Sanchez attended Garnett High School and is self-employed. The couple are planning a Jan. 22 wedding at the Masonic Hall in Chanute.
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