Matrimony

Darrick Alan and Tanda Marie Smith of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lexi Marie Smith, to James Cooper Gordon, both of Nashville, Tennessee. He is the son of James Arthur and Sheri Stringer Gordon of Franklin, Tennessee. Lexi is a 2012 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. ...

Angela Marie Martin and Matthew John-Michael VanGennip of Perryville, Missouri, announce their engagement. Angela is the daughter of the late Michael K. Martin of Perryville and the late Noriko I. Martin of Hikari, Japan. Matthew is the son of Norbert and Marethe VanGennip of Marble Hill, Missouri...

Kelley and Lin Baker of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Aly Baker, to Tanner Hiett. He is the son of Garia and Randy Hiett of Cape Girardeau. Aly is a 2014 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a degree in human environmental studies and marketing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a marketing and foundation assistant at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Michael and Anita Grant of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Grant, to Nicholas Brown, both of Jackson. He is the son of Stephen and Anne Brown of Gordonville. Bethany is a 2015 graduate of Eagle Ridge Christian School. She will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in child studies in December from the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri...

Caitlin Judith Spencer and Matthew Alexander Zlokovich, both of Nashville, Tennessee, were married June 29, 2019, at The Pick Inn in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Ray Cleek performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Chris and Lisa Spencer of Hendersonville, Tennessee. The groom is the son of Neil and Dr. Martha S. Zlokovich of Chattanooga, Tennessee...

Edie Marie Salter and Austin Thomas Ewing, both of St. Louis, were married Sept. 14, 2019, at Brookdale Farms in Eureka, Missouri. Dr. Holly Holladay performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gerard and Requi Salter of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Bruce and Diane Ewing of Pacific, Missouri...

Steve and Dee Enderle of Cape Girardeau were honored Oct. 5 with an Elvis-themed 50th wedding anniversary party hosted by their children, Tammy and Mark Ahlvin and Scott and Sarah Enderle. Friends and family were treated to good food, music, Elvis cake and two appearances by Elvis. Thanks to all who came and helped the couple celebrate...

Kevin and Janet Stewart of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Stewart of Cape Girardeau, to Kenton Andrew Roeckenhaus of Breese, Illinois. He is the son of Jason and Corinna Roeckenhaus of Breese. Sara received a Bachelor of Science degree in child development. She is a special education paraprofessional in Kansas City, Missouri...

Jennifer Hinkebein and Nicholas Schwartz were married Oct. 6, 2018, at St. Augustine Church in Kelso, Missouri. The Rev. Michael Casteel performed the ceremony. Betty Ressel was the pianist accompanied by soloist Lindsey Grojean. The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Laura Hinkebein of Jackson. The groom is the son of Joseph Jr. and Yvonne Schwartz of Scott City...

Kate Alexandra Arnzen and Derek Joseph Yarbro were married Sept. 7 under the beech tree at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. John Radetic performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Rodney and Karen Roggow of Jackson. The groom is the son of Floyd and Cathy Yarbro of Cape Girardeau...

Ronnie and Darlene Howell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby Nicole Howell, to Jordan Christopher Charbonneau. He is the son of Cris and Michelle Charbonneau of Jackson. Shelby is a 2012 graduate of Eagle Ridge Christian School. She works at Southeast Missouri State University...

Richard and Judy Aufdenberg of Jackson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently with a dinner and reception hosted by their daughters, Amy Cracraft and Connie Kearns at Jackson Civic Center. Aufdenberg and the former Judy Kutscher were married June 21, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. ...

Katherine Kunz, daughter of David and Gail Kunz of Cape Girardeau, and Ryan Hayward, son of Linda Millar Hayward and Roger Hayward of Danbury, Connecticut, were united in marriage May 31, 2019. The ceremony took place at Durham Hill Farm in Pipersville, Pennsylvania. Ryan Becker officiated the ceremony...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Jewell and Jean Mooney of Marble Hill celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends on Aug. 24 at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Tami and Rick Jansen in Festus, Missouri. The couple was married Sept. 3, 1949...

Dean and Sharyl Wright and Tim and Mary Holmes of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Macy Marie Wright, to Benjamin Anderson Mickan, both of Jackson. Benjamin is the son of Chris and Tonya Mickan of Jackson. Macy is a 2014 graduate of Jackson High School. ...

Rick and Susan Brunke of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Lynn Brunke, to Brett Joseph Schnubusch of Perryville, Missouri. He is the son of Jeff and Melinda Schnurbusch. Kelli studied early childhood education. She is a pre-K teacher at Centenary Preschool...

Fred and Trish Schneider of Kelso, Missouri, announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Leigh Schneider, to Walter Niklas Orr, both of Kansas City, Missouri. He is the son of Ron and Becky Orr of Kansas City. Courtney is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a degree in dietetics from Missouri State University and completed a Dietetic internship at Bradley University. She is a registered dietitian at Sarah Cannon Cancer Center...

Audrey Glover and Christopher Roth were married May 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Douglas C. Breite performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Shane and Melissa Glover of Cape Girardeau. The groom is the son of Marty and Betty Roth of Cape Girardeau...

Allison Jo Billmeyer and Reed Frisbie Gilmore were married Sept. 22, 2018, on Longs Peak Lawn at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. The Rev. LeRoy McEntire of Montgomery, Alabama, performed the ceremony. The Radio of Denver string quartet performed during the wedding ceremony with the full ensemble performing for the cocktail hour and later at the reception...

David and Cathy Hemmann of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Katherine Hemmann of Jackson, to Lance James Rohde of Friedheim. He is the son of James and Debbie Rohde of Friedheim. Emma is a 2014 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She received a degree in child development in 2018 from Southeast Missouri State University. She is owner and director of Little Oaks Learning Center...