Archive - Food and Leisure
July 11th, 2011
Ware, Smith Wedding
Emily Ware and Neal Ray Smith Jr., were united in marriage Monday, June 27, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in a small, private ceremony on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, at Orange Beach, Ala. The minister Glenn Henson officiated the ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Teresa and Durwood Ware.
The bride was given in marriage by her daughter, Faith Christine Coggins.
She carried a bouquet of Gerber Daisies.
Parents of the groom are Linda Odom Smith and Neal Ray Smith Sr.
The best man was Mitchell Hunter Smith, son of the groom.
Scott, Dent Engagement
Jannie Davis of West Point is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her niece, Octavia G. Scott, niece of the late Joseph Davis, to Johnny L. Dent, son of Betty Wilson of West Point and the late Ricky Wilson.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Rev. Alfred and Lula Gage.
She is a 1992 graduate of West Point High School and is a 2006 graduate of East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew with an Associates Degree in Medical Office Technology.
She is currently employed with H&R Block.
June 27th
White Honored with Graduation Party
Edwards, Davenport Engagement
Mrs. Earline Edwards of West Point, is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Yolanda A. Edwards, daughter of the late James Monroe Edwards Sr., to Wavie C. Davenport Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wavie C. Davenport Sr., of Prairie.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Willie and LeAnna Gibson and the late Aaron and Essie Edwards.
Crosswhite, Doxey Engagement
Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie Crosswhite of Tupelo, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Megan Elise Crosswhite, to Ralph Hindman Doxey Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Doxey of Holly Springs.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Crosswhite of Prairie and the late Mr. Joe T. Crosswhite and Mrs. Jimmie Faye Knox of Houston and the late Mr. Melvin Jack Knox.
Stafford. Oakes Engagement
Wanda Moore of West Point, and James L. Stafford of Columbus, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jena Noel Stafford, to Kenneth Oakes, son of Timothy and Marian Oakes of West Point.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Clara and Jerry Castle of West Point, Nan Ricket of Columbus, and James Lee Stafford of West Point.
She holds an Associate's degree in Elementary Education and is continuing her education at Mississippi University for Women.
She is currently employed with Carl Hogan Automotive.
June 20th
Parker Selected for Governor's School
Zane Parker III, has been selected to participate in the 2011 session of the Mississippi's Governor's School. The Governor's School is a residential honors program established in 1981 by Governor William F. Winter at Mississippi University for Women. The Governor's School is designed to provide academic, creative and leadership experiences for a limited number of high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies and who show high intellectual, creative and leadership potential.
Braxtynn Rain Pruitt
Marlon and Laquante Pruitt of West Point, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Baxtynn Rain Pruitt, April 22, 2011, at North Mississippi Medical Center of West Point. Time of birth was 8:57 a.m., she weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Sanders and Ms. Dorothy Harris.
Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Wilderdean Pruitt and the late George Pruitt.
Great-grandparent is Shead Trimuel.
Welcoming home Braxtynn Rain is Cameron age 9.
The mother is the former Laquante Sanders.
June 13th
Wright, Roberts Engagement
Mr. Michael Wright of West Point, Miss., and Ms. Deborah Rhoderick of West Point, Miss., are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Nichole Wright, to Jordan Paul Roberts, son of Mr. Jay Roberts of West Point, Miss., and Ms. Lazelle Higginbotham of West Point, Miss.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wright of West Point, Miss., and Mrs. Mae Barclay of Alexander City, Ala.
May 31st
Thomas, Nevins Exchange Vows
Katharine Geonette Thomas and Reid Addison Nevins were united in marriage Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in West Point, Miss. The 2 p.m. ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jeffery Shannon and Minister Tim Wilson.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lamar Thomas of West Point, Miss. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Hollis M. Pendley of West Point, Miss., and the late Mr. Hollis M. Pendley, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo C. Thomas.
