Weddings/Engagements from August 2008

Miranda Good became the bride of Joey Bronson on June 21, 2008, at the Cottey College Chapel, Nevada. Adam Dean officiated the ceremony. The church was decorated in the couple's wedding colors of red, black and white. Megan Owings served as maid of honor. Attendants were Bethany Stewart and Rilie Good...

Jim and Debbie Stacy, of Nevada, announce the engagement and future wedding of their daughter, Diedre Diane Stacy, to Kyle James Lathrop. Kyle is the son of J.D. and Cindy Lathrop, also of Nevada. Diedre, a senior at Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo., will receive her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science-Medical Technology in 2009. She currently is completing a clinical internship with St. John's Regional Medical Center Joplin, Mo...

Marion and Wanda Shrimplin, of Nevada, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10, 2008, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, hosted by Michael Shrimplin and Sondra Ogle. Marion and the former Wanda Fae Harleman were married on Aug. 10, 1958, in the Moundville Methodist Church. The couple have two children and five grandchildren...

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Schwartz, of Sheldon, Mo., will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24, 2008. Larry Schwartz and the former Patricia "Patty" Houdeshell, of Richards, were married on Aug. 24, 1958, and have lived in the present area since 1964. Both are retired, listing hobbies or interests as old things for him and quilts and sewing for her...

To honor Everett and Ruby Forkner's golden wedding anniversary, their children will host a 50th anniversary event Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. The Forkners were married Aug. 31, 1958. The event, which is open to all friends and family, takes place from 3-6 p.m., at Rinehart Christian Church, Route 1, Box 547, Richards, Mo. A planned program begins at 4 o'clock...

Jay and Julie Leek, of Fort Scott, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaymie Elizabeth Leek, to Patrick Daniel Murphy, son of Pat and Janet Murphy, of Fort Scott. Jaymie and Patrick will be wed at the Northwoods Wedding Chapel in Nevada on Saturday, Aug. 30...

Shelly Tucker and Zachary Bradley were married March 22, 2008, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 123 S. National, Fort Scott, with Steve MacArthur officiating. A reception was held at Lyon's Twin Mansions, 742 S. National, Fort Scott. The altar was decorated with candles, cala lilies and greenery. Crystal candlecups were prelit. A crystal glass unity candle also decorated the altar and both mothers lit the candles on the side. Music was provided by Lori Nelsen...

Mike and Debbie Judy and Jeff Judy will host a celebration in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Edwin and Marge Judy. The celebration, open to all friends and family, will take place Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Redfield Community Building, 312 North Pine, Redfield, Kan. Cake and punch will be served. Omission of gifts is requested...

Tommy and Colleen Reed, Rich Hill, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 31, 2008, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Family Life Center, First Baptist Church, 301 East Highland Avenue, Nevada. The celebration, open to all friends and family, will be hosted by their children and grandchildren, Anita and Steve Byers, Matt and Alyssa, Nevada, and Lori and Tom Mabe, Allison and Kyle, Overland Park, Kan...

Sheryl and Stan Mowry, Nevada, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary hosted by their children and grandchildren in the state of Washington. All 17 members of the family gathered at the Three Bears Lodge five miles from the entrance to Mt. Rainier to spend three days exploring the area and having a great time with each other...

June and Charlie Johnson, Nevada, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Carrie Jo Anderson, Kansas City, to Mr. Brandon King, Kansas City, son of Donna King and Melvin King, Independence, Mo. Miss Anderson is the granddaughter of Carrie Loomer, of Nevada...

Shelly Tucker and Zachary Bradley were married March 22, 2008, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 123 S. National, Fort Scott, with Steve MacArthur officiating. A reception was held at Lyon's Twin Mansions, 742 S. National, Fort Scott. The altar was decorated with candles, cala lilies and greenery. Crystal candlecups were prelit. A crystal glass unity candle also decorated the altar and both mothers lit the candles on the side. Music was provided by Lori Nelsen...

John and Nita Campbell, Steve and Debbie Shepard, and Dave and Beverly Bruegge announce the wedding of Shannon Shepard and Scott Bruegge. The surprise wedding took place on June 28, 2008. The couple invited family and friends to a tropical wedding send off party, then after the guest arrived they announced they were getting married...