Weddings/Engagements from December 2005

Kim and Gayla Hancock, of Republic, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Gayle Hancock, to Christopher Adam Schulze, son of Ron and Ranea Schulze of Nevada, Mo. Bride-elect Hancock is a 2002 Republic High School graduate, and a 2005 graduate of Southwest Baptist University, with degrees in political science and communications/public relations. She is employed as marketing director for Federal Protection Inc. in Springfield, Mo...

Samuel and Linda Evans, Devon, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kadie Kay, to Bo Bryan Casper son of Frank Casper, Oakland Ark., and Patricia Casper, Mountain Home, Ark. The bride-elect graduated from Fort Scott High School in 2000, Fort Scott Community College in 2002, and Oklahoma State University in 2004. She is currently employed as a business development officer for UMB Bank...

Andrea Leigh Harlan became the bride of Todd Jeffrey Shellhorn Oct. 22, 2005, at the Lee's Summit, Mo., First Christian Church. Parents of the couple are Wayne and Sandy Harlan of Blue Springs, Mo., and Bob and Sue Shellhorn of Grain Valley, Mo. The Rev. Bill Briley solemnized vows of the ceremony...

Sharlie Fortney and James Pilcher exchanged wedding vows Nov. 26, 2005, at the Northwoods Wedding Chapel, Nevada. Maid of honor was Vesta Masters; best man Andrew Moore. The couple resides in Nevada.

Betty Van Dyke and Jack D. Ham were married Dec. 11, 1955, in a home wedding ceremony at the residence of her father, with the Rev. Bingham officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Ham, who live in Bourbon County, Kan., will celebrate their 50th anniversary today...

Clarence and Fannie (Woods) Walker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at the Mapleton Community Center, Mapleton, Kan. The Walkers were married Dec. 24, 1955, in Miami, Okla. They now have six children, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Tim Lewis, Clint Walker, Jesse Walker, Sue Fay and Andy Walker are hosting the reception...

The children and spouses of Harold and Lucille Shumaker, life-long residents of Nevada, will host an open house Jan. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Super 8's meeting room in Nevada, to celebrate the 65th wedding anniversary of their parents. All are welcome; omission of gifts is requested...

Betty and Neil McQueen celebrated 60 years of marriage Sunday, Dec. 11, with family from Missouri and Texas. They were married in Fort Scott, Kan., on Dec. 11, 1945.

Jennifer Johnson and Stephen Greer of Kansas City, Mo., were married on Nov. 12, 2005, in a beachfront ceremony at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West, Fla. The bride is the daughter of Debby Lawless, Nevada, Mo., and Charles and Christa Johnson, Tulsa, Okla. She is the granddaughter of Homer and Nancy Ellis, Nevada, and the late Launa Ellis. Stephen is the son of Jim and Rita Greer, Kansas City, Mo...

Cheryl Boerger and Michael Hay were married on April 23, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, West Bend, Wis. Terry Berg, pastor, officiated. Parents are Robert and Lyla Boerger of West Bend, and Gladys Hay of Girard, Kan., and the late Ernest Hay Jr. The matron of honor was Susan Good and bridesmaids were Beth Schmitt, Judy Loken and Nancy Krusemark. Grace Good was flower girl...

Bobby Joe Collins announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter, Marissa Nichole, to Cpl. Kristopher David Spencer, son of Margaret and the late David Spencer. The couple welcomes the presence of family and friends as they begin their lives together at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the Community of Christ Church, 1623 S. Eddy St., Fort Scott.