LANGLEY/HEATHERLY

Merrie Kyle Langley and Chesley James Heatherly request the honor of your company at the celebration of their union. They will be married Saturday, the eleventh of March at half past five in the evening at Kingfisher Lodge in Tupelo, Mississippi with reception to follow.

Merrie Kyle is the daughter of Sandi Langley Haire and the granddaughter of Jimmy and Martha Langley.

Chesley is the son of Curtis and Kathy Heatherly of Vernon, Alabama. The grandson of Carolyn Heatherly and the late James Heatherly of Vernon, Alabama, also Dan and Nell Tomlin of Kennedy, Alabama.

Merrie Kyle is a 2010 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated in 2014 from Mississippi State University with a BA in Psychology. While at Mississippi State she was also a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Merrie Kyle obtained her teaching degree from the University of Mississippi and is presently a Special Education Teacher with Tupelo Public School District.

Chesley is a 2006 graduate of Lamar County High School. He graduated in 2013 from Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry. He is self employed by Heatherly Timber Services.

All family and friends are cordially invited.

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Dean Newell, Jr. of Tupelo announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Elizabeth, to Fredy Banuelos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Banuelos of El Paso, Texas. The bride is also the daughter of the late Mr. Jerry David Bowen, Jr.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bennett, Sr. of McCarley and the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dean Newell, Sr. of Inverness.
Miss Newell is a 2010 graduate of Tupelo High School and graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She currently works as a registered nurse at North Mississippi Medical Center.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Graciela Diaz de Leon and Mr. Alfredo Diaz de Leon of El Paso, Texas and Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Banuelos of Santa Rita, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Mr. Banuelos is a 2009 graduate of El Dorado High School. He continued his education at Mississippi College where he played soccer for 4 years. He is currently employed with Security Service Federal Credit Union in San Antonio, Texas.
The couple will exchange vows in a small private ceremony on May 27th.

April Durchholz, a Bankruptcy Specialist at the BancorpSouth Mortgage Center, and Louis Schuh, a Medicaid Specialist at the Division of Medicaid, are pleased to announce their upcoming nuptials. April Durchholz is the daughter of James and Rita Durchholz formerly of Evansville, Indiana and currently residing in Tupelo, Mississippi. Louis Schuh is the son of Maury and Susan Schuh of Tupelo, Mississippi. Their wedding will be April 1 at 2:00 pm at Saint Luke United Methodist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Wesley Riggs of Tupelo, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Wesleigh, to William Matthew Akins, son of Mr. Richard Wade Akins and the late Emily Clarie Sproles Akins and Ms. Debbie Wilbanks Elliott and the late Bobby James Elliott of Blue Mountain, Mississippi.

Miss Riggs is the granddaughter of Ms. Jone Nix Coggins and the late Charles Rayburn Coggins of Tupelo, Mississippi and Ms. Patricia Magers Riggs of Tupelo, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Neal Riggs of Nettleton, Mississippi.

Mr. Akins is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Clifton “Cleo” Wilbanks of Ripley, Mississippi and the late Mrs. Mary Agnes Akins White and the late Oliver Leon Akins of Blue Mountain, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated from Delta State University in 2013 where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The bride-elect is employed by North Mississippi Medical Center Women’s Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a Registered Nurse.

The prospective groom graduated from Ripley High School in 2005. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2007 where he earned his Associate Degree in Accounting. He continued his education at the University of Mississippi where he earned his Bachelor of Banking and Finance and Bachelor of Managerial Finance in 2010. Mr. Akins is currently employed by the Mississippi Department of Banking where he works as a Bank Examiner.

The couple will exchange vows at six thirty in the evening on April 1, 2017 at Southwind in Shannon, Mississippi with reception to follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Emily Kandiace Gray of Fulton, and Stephen Kody Brown of Mantachie, were united in marriage at 4:00 p.m. September 24, 2016 at Hewlett Barns in Starkville. Bro. Terry Booker of Mantachie per- formed the ceremony. Mrs. Joyce Booker of Mantachie provided a program of pre-nuptial music.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Emily Franks Gray of Fulton and the late Mr. Garvin Gray. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gaynell Jackson and Mr. Roy Hugh Franks, both of Fulton, Mrs. JoAnn Gray and the late Mr. Sam Earl Gray of Fulton.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brown of Mantachie. He is the grandson of Mr. Sonny Stephens and the late Mrs. Linda Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown, all of Mantachie.

Escorted by her brother, Kody Gray, the bride wore a Justin Alexander strapless gown in the mer- maid design. Her floor length gown featured deli- cate lace appliques with a sweetheart neckline defined by Swarovski crystals. A chapel length lengh train accented with crystals and lace appliques completed her ensemble. Her headpiece was accented with a clip designed and completed by her mother. Her fiance designed her bouquet of coral roses, white lilies and eryngium and was accented with a pendant containing her father’s photo.

The maid of honor was Christine Jackson of Versailles, Kentucky. Kristin Holt, sister of the groom, of Mantachie, served as bridesmaid. The attendants wore floor length waterfall sweetheart chiffon Allure gowns featuring asymmetrical ruch- ing throughout the bodice and one-shoulder strap. They carried bouquets of dahlias, hydrangeas and nandina. Flower girls were Jalen Holt and Mattie Brooke Holt, nieces of the groom, and Elyssa Nail, cousin of the bride. The attendants wore off white floor length gowns and carried baskets of naturally dried flower petals.

Ken Brown, father of the groom, of Mantachie was best man. Groomsman was Matthew Holt, brother- in-law of the groom, of Mantachie. Ring bearers were Cole Basham and Cade Nail, cousins of the bride.

A reception followed at The Stables in Starkville where guests enjoyed a huge variety of delicious dishes and music by DJ Mac.

Following a honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Starkville. The bride is an Extension Research Associate with the Mississippi State Extension Service in Starkville. The groom is the owner of Twigs Nursery and Landscaping in Starkville.

Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Patterson of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Kathryn Patterson, to Marcus Aubrey Pugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pugh of Birmingham, Alabama.

Miss Patterson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry McCarter of Thaxton, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey B. Patterson of Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Pugh is the grandson of Blonnie Flinn and the late Marcus Flinn of Mt. Olive, AL, and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pugh of Morris, AL.

The bride-elect is a 2010 honors graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated from the Meek School of Journalism at the University of Mississippi in 2014. She will begin pursuing her master’s degree at Mississippi State University in August. The bride-elect works for Tupelo Public School District as an English and Spanish teacher at Tupelo High School.

The prospective groom is a 2009 graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School in Morris, Alabama. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014. Mr. Pugh is currently employed at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs, MS where he is a Quality Engineer.

The couple will exchange vows at six-thirty in the evening on May 27, 2017 at Southwind in Shannon, MS. Reception will follow at the venue. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby and Cathie Johnson of Iuka, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Merry Johnson to Kevin Huddleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky and Debbie Huddleston of Booneville, Mississippi.

Ms. Johnson graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi University for Women in 2013 with a B.A. degree in Legal Studies. She was also a member of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College. In 2016, Ms. Johnson went on to graduate with honors from the University of Mississippi School of Law where she was an executive editor for the Mississippi Law Journal. Ms. Johnson is currently employed as an attorney at McDavid and Associates in Oxford, Mississippi.

Mr. Huddleston is a 2009 graduate of New Site High School. He is currently employed at Hall’s Construction in Oxford, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows on April 1, 2017 at J.P. Coleman State Park in Iuka, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Webb of Thaxton, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement and marriage of their daughter, Emily Claire, to Ryne Caldwell Stanford son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stanford of New Albany, Mississippi.
Emily is the granddaughter of Teresa Hooker of Thaxton and the late Larry Hooker and also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Webb.
Ryne is the grandson of Mary Evelyn Stanford and the late Jack Stanford and also the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Caldwell.
The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of North Pontotoc High School and is currently employed at Three Rivers Planning & Development District in Pontotoc.
The perspective groom is a 2014 graduate of Ingomar Attendance Center. He received an Associate Degree from Northeast Community College. The perspective groom is currently employed at Carruth Construction.
The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, April 8th at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 207 East Bankhead Street, New Albany, Mississippi. The reception will follow at the Event Hall in New Albany. Friends and Family are invited to attend.

Mrs. Janet Shirley and the late Dr. James H. Shirley of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Todd Michael Shirley to Mary Caroline O’Bryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Bryan of Hampton, Virginia.

Miss O’Bryan is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gwendolyn Moore and the late Mr. Thomas Coleman Moore of Poquoson, Virginia and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Bryan of Hampton, Virginia.

Mr. Shirley is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Gordon Ferguson of Whittier, California and the late Mr. and Mrs. Disston Shirley of DeRidder, Louisiana.

The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Peninsula Catholic High School. She graduated from James Madison University in 2006, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science.

The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo High School in 1994. He graduated from Furman University in 1998, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Mr. Shirley is currently employed by HCA-Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The couple will exchange vows on November 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. and Mrs. David Maddox of Cabot, Arkansas are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Danielle, to Russell Shane Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Watson of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Miss Maddox is the granddaughter of Mr. Robert McKenzie and the late Joanne McKenzie of Conley, Georgia and the late Mr. And Mrs. Nolan Maddox of Atlanta, Georgia.

Mr. Watson is the grandson of Mr. James Prater and Ms. Mary Prater of Troy, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watson of Tupelo, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Gospel Light Christian School in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She graduated from Champion Christian College in 2011 where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree.The bride-elect works at Lakeview Baptist Academy where she works as a junior high teacher and volleyball coach.

The prospective groom graduated from Shannon High School in 2004 where he was a member of the Beta Club. He graduated from University of Phoenix in 2013 where he obtained his Associates Degree in Information Technology. Mr. Watson is currently employed at Elite Comfort Solutions where he is an IT Technician.

The couple will exchange vows at 12:00 p.m., May 6, 2017 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at Lakeview Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. David Brevard of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Heekin Brevard, to Denis Alan John Doorly, son of Dr. and Mrs. Terence Doorly of Marblehead, MA.

Miss Brevard is the granddaughter of Mrs. Alice Stewart and the late Mr. Michael Stewart of Glendale, OH, and Mr. Henry Brevard and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Brevard of Tupelo.

Mr. Doorly is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Campion of Dublin, Ireland and Dr. Katharine Doorly and the late Dr. Denis Doorly of Dublin, Ireland.

The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. The bride-elect is a Master’s student in Art History at George Washington University.

The prospective groom is a 2010 graduate of Tabor Academy. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Photographic Illustration. Mr. Doorly is currently employed as a photographer at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.

The couple will exchange vows on May 27, 2017 at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, DC. Reception will follow at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucker of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter, Carley Anne to Giles Denton Langston. Giles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Davis Langston, Jr. of Brookhaven, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby W. Chism of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tucker of Union, Mississippi.

Miss Tucker graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2009 from Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tennessee. She is a 2013 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science. Carley will graduate in May 2017 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and will begin work as a veterinarian at The Mannsdale Animal Clinic in Madison, Mississippi, in June 2017.

The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Marjorie Giles Helmick and Mrs. Betty Denton Langston and the late Mr. Judson Davis Langston, all of Brookhaven.

Mr. Langston is a 2005 honor graduate of Brookhaven High School. In 2009, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from the University of Southern Mississippi. Giles received his MD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi in 2016 and is currently in residency at UMMC in Emergency Medicine.

The couple will exchange vows on May 20 at First Baptist Church in Oxford, Mississippi. A reception will follow at the Powerhouse in Oxford. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the Doctors Langston will reside in Jackson, Mississippi.

Cheryl and Larry Bilstein and Bill and Bonnie Sisco, all of Pontotoc, MS, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracey Sisco, to Preston Daniels, son of Randy and Ellen Daniels, of Apex, North Carolina.

Tracey is the granddaughter of Dorothy Sisco and the late Bill Sisco of Fulton, MS, and the late Rachel and George Ford of Pontotoc, MS. Preston is the grandson of Sidney and Eugie Daniels and Preston Blue and the late Eunice Blue, all of Wilmington, NC.

Tracey is a graduate of South Pontotoc High School, Ole Miss (Hotty Toddy), and North Carolina State (Go Wolfpack!). Preston is a graduate of Cary Academy and North Carolina State (Go Wolfpack!).

The dynamic duo will tie the knot on April 22, 2017 in New Bern, NC, officially beginning their adventure as husband and wife!

Mr. and Mrs. Ken McFarling, of Tupelo, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Trey Word of Okolona, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Morgan Cole, to Joel Trenton Loague, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Bales of Fulton, MS and the late Tim Loague of Fulton, MS.

Miss Word is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken McCreight of Okolona, MS and the late Ralph Mathis of Okolona, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Word, Jr. of Okolona, MS.

Mr. Loague is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bean and the late Mr. and Mrs. Trice Loague of Fulton, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Shannon High School. Miss Word graduated from Itawamba Community College where she received an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. The bride-elect works as a Sales Associate at Stones Jewelry in Tupelo.

The prospective groom is a 2012 graduate from Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton, MS. He attended Itawamba Community College. Mr. Loague is currently employed at Grammer, Inc. in Tupelo, MS.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, May 6th and 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Okolona, MS. A reception will follow at The Word Family Home, 109 Prairie Street, Okolona, MS Friends and family are invited to attend.

Bobby and Susan High of Vardaman, MS are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Lynn High, to Jonathan (Jon) Waller. The prospective groom is the son of Charlie and the late Judy Waller.
Miss High graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Missisippi Univeristy for Women, and is currently employed as a registered nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North MS and OR Nurse’s Inc. out of Memphis, TN.
Mr. Waller is the proprietor of Outback Steakhouse in Tupelo, MS. He also serves as a board member on the Convention and Business Bureau and is the President of North MS Restaurant Association.
They plan to wed on April 15th at Southwind in Shannon, MS at 5 o’clock in the evening. A reception will be held afterwards. All friends are family are invited.

Ricky and Rhonda Mask of Okolona, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Brittany Mask to John Martin Caldwell, son of John and Carol Caldwell of Sherman, MS. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Geraldine Rowell and the late Herston Rowell of Aberdeen, MS, and grandaugher of Janie and Glen May of Okolona, MS and the late Willie Mask of Shannon, MS. Also, the late great-grandparents Ozie Mae Cruse and Dodd Cruse of Okolona, MS.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Amory High School, Class of 2012. Currently working as a dispatcher for Waste Management in Tupelo, MS.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Jessie and Carolyn Brand of Okolona, MS and the late Thomas and Melba Caldwell of Sherman, MS. Mr. Caldwell is a graduate of North Pontotoc High School, Class of 2008. Mr. Caldwell is employed at Longhorn Steakhouse in Tupelo, MS. After April 22, 2017 the couple plans to make their home in Sherman, MS.
The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. on April 22, 2017 at Egypt Baptist Church, 3344 CR 406, Okolona, MS 38860.
Reception will follow at the church after the ceremony.
All friends and family are invited.

Bobby and Jill Harrison of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter Katherine Graddy to Kyle Smith, son of Mark and Toni Smith of Grove City, Ohio.

The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Bill Graddy of Tupelo; the granddaughter of Doris Friday and the late Cecil Friday of Verona; Lucille Harrison and the late Troy Harrison of Laurel; and Fred and Ann Faust of Helena, AR.

Miss Graddy is a graduate of Mississippi College and now works at the Mustard Seed in Brandon as the special care facilitator.

Kyle is the grandson of Eleanor Smith and the late Jack Smith of Columbus, Ohio, and John and Doris Heading of Beavercreek, Ohio.

Mr. Smith is the music director at Pinelake Church in Brandon.

The couple will exchange vows on Friday, April 21st in Jackson.

Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Moore of Mooreville, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lindsey Merideth, to Luke Seneca Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Jones of Hernando, Mississippi.

Miss. Moore is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Pearce of Cherokee, Alabama; Ms. Linda Pearce of Fulton, Mississippi; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore of Mooreville, Mississippi.

Mr. Jones is the grandson of Mrs. Gussie and the late Wayne Cook of Hernando, Mississippi and Mr. Cecil Jones and the late Marie Jones of Hernando, Mississippi.

Lindsey Moore is a 2008 graduate of Mooreville High School where she was a special distinction graduate, high school band member and MS Lions band member. She graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2014 where she earned a associates in Radiologic Technology. The bride-elect works at Baptist North Mississippi Hospital where she is a Radiologic Technologist.

The prospective groom graduated from Lewisburg High School in 2011 with honors. He graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2016 with a bachelor degree in Accountancy. Mr. Jones is currently employed at Magnolia Lighting where he is an Inventory Controller.

The couple will exchange vows at 4:00pm, on May 20 at their farm in Oxford, Mississippi. Reception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Karl and Amy Bullock of Ripley are pleased to announced the marriage of their daughter Lindsay Katherine, to Kevin Wayne Clifton, son of Jerry and Gale Clifton of Ripley. The Bride elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.W. L. Simmons and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ford Bullock. Miss Bullock is a 2004 graduate of Ripley High School and a 2011 graduate of MSU with a master degree in Agriculture and Life Sciences She is currently employed at Ripley Insurance as a Commercial Insurance Agent. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Clifton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith. Mr. Clifton is a 1998 graduate of Ripley High School and attended NEMCC. He is currently employed at Food Giant as a meat Processing Specialist. The couple will exchange vows May 6, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Spout Springs Presbyterian Church, CR 500 Ripley, MS. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.

Mr. and Mrs. William David Mattox, Jr. of New Albany are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Owen Mattox, to Jacob Clark Rowland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timmy Keith Rowland of New Albany.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lynn Atkeison of New Albany, Mississippi, Mr and Mrs. Ralph David Owen of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Sara Lynn Mattox and the late William David Mattox, Sr. of New Albany, Mississippi.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Frances Hill and the late Jamie Calvin Hill of New Albany, Mississippi, and Roma Nell Rowland and the late Eugene Cecil Rowland of Booneville, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of San Antonio Christian High School in San Antonio, Texas. She is a 2014 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. While at Ole Miss, Erin was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and served as social chairman. She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi honor society. Erin earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in 2015 from the University of Mississippi. Miss Mattox is currently employed with Desoto County Schools where she is an Algebra I teacher and cheerleading sponsor at Hernando High School.

The prospective groom is a 2009 graduate of New Albany High School. He is an Eagle Scout. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in 2013. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Clinical Exercise Physiology. While at Mississippi State, Jacob was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Jacob earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Christian Brothers University in 2016. Mr. Rowland is currently working as a Physician Assistant at Northeast Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Tupelo, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows on May 27 at 6:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in New Albany with a reception to follow at the home of the bride’s parents in New Albany. All family and friends are invited to attend.