Engagements from April 2004

CAIRO, Ill. -- Don and Mary Franklin of Cairo announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Franklin, to Lyndal Vaughn. He is the son of Larry and Gloria Vaughn of Olive Branch, Ill. Franklin is a1998 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in early childhood from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at J.C. Penney Co...

Kathi Bell of Jackson and David Fox of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Fox, to Matthew David Dunn. He is the son of Debra Palmer of Jackson, and the late Chris Dunn. Fox is a 1999 graduate of Woodland High School. She is employed at Domino's Pizza and Red Lobster...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Pat Whistler of Chaffee announces the engagement of her daughter, Michelle Rae Whistler, to Matthew Wayne Holder. He is the son of the late Ardell "Popeye" and Pat Holder of Scott City. Whistler is also the daughter of the late Bill Whistler...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mike and Debbie Mirly of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Mirly, to Jason Matthew Chapman. He is the son of Wayne Chapman of Chaffee and Darla Chapman of Cape Girardeau. Mirly is a graduate of Chaffee High School, and received a degree in licensed practical nursing from Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is an LPN at St. Francis Medical Center...

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Ervin and Curtis D. Kelley Jr. of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Regan Jayne Kelley, to Nicholas John Laiben. He is the son of John and Laurie Laiben of Festus, Mo. Kelley is a 1997 graduate of Central High School, and a 2002 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is pursuing a master's in education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Ga. She is a certified athletic trainer at Hughston Sports Medicine Center...

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Lessmann of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Katherine Lessmann, to Travis Reid Kearbey of Nashville, Tenn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Kearbey of Ellsinore, Mo. Lessmann is a 1998 graduate of Central High School, and a 2003 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University. She is an independent contractor with Ad-On Promotional Products...

Robert Dodson and Bettie Dodson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Brooke Dodson, to Andrew Eastwood Proffer. He is the son of Gary and Betty Proffer of Chaffee, Mo. Dodson is a 1997 graduate of Central High School. She is pursuing a degree in interior design at Southeast Missouri State University...

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watkins of Jackson announce the engagement of their son, Justin Thomas Watkins, to Rachael Therese Armin. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Armin of Marceline, Mo. Armin is a 1999 graduate of Marceline High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2003. She is employed at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis...

ORAN, Mo. -- Mary and Tony Dell of Morley, Mo., and Michael and Johna Williamson of Farmington, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mia Carol Williamson, to Ronnie Lee Diebold Jr. He is the son of Ronnie and Sandy Diebold of Oran. Williamson is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School. She is employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Jerry and Joan Pridemore of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Pridemore, to Matthew Rowland. He is the son of Tom and Ronda Rowland of Perryville. Pridemore is a 1996 graduate of Perryville High School. She received a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2001, a master of arts degree in guidance and counseling in 2003, and expects to receive a specialist in education degree in 2006, all from Southeast Missouri State University. ...

PATTON, Mo. -- Darrel Welker and Carol Welker of Patton announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Marie Welker, to Tony William Henson. He is the son of William Henson and Debra Henson of Marble Hill. Welker expects to receive an associate of arts degree this fall from Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo. She is employed at the Variety Shop in Patton...

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Richard and Patricia Davis of Collinsville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Ann Davis, to Andrew Joseph French. He is the son of Joseph and Cynthia French of Painton, Mo. Davis is a graduate of Murray State University. She is employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri...

PATTON, Mo. -- Jerry and Carol Yamnitz of Patton announce the engagement of their daughter, Christin Rene Yamnitz, to Ryan Blake Sharrock. He is the son of Wayne and Sherri Sharrock of Sedgewickville, Mo. Yamnitz is a 1999 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. She received an associate of applied science degree in physical therapy from Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. She is a physical therapist assistant with Rehab Systems of Missouri at Monticello House in Jackson...

Pat and Carol Brazel of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Elizabeth Brazel, to James Allen Gloth. He is the son of James and Sue Gloth of Delta. Brazel is a 1993 graduate of Scott City High School, and received a medical transcription certificate from Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is employed at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston...

Rick and Lynda King of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Erika King, to Kevin Hann, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Frank and Kathy Hann of Collinsville, Ill. King received a bachelor's degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002. She expects to receive a master's degree in social work from St. Louis University in May...

Thomas and Sandra Schoen of Oak Ridge announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Lea Schoen, to Corwin James Easley. He is the son of Jack and Laura Luttrell of Cape Girardeau and Jim and Sue Easley of St. Charles, Mo. Schoen is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She is a nurse assistant at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Ken and Vicki Maskus of Cedar Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Kay Maskus, to James Jordan Tatum. He is the son of Jim and Teresa Tatum of Cape Girardeau. Maskus received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in December 2003...

Raymond and Donna Petzoldt of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Valerie Joan Petzoldt, to Jason Andrew Huskey. He is the son of Jerry and Mary Huskey of Jackson. Petzoldt is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in communication disorders from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is a pediatric dental assistant for Dr. Susan Sheets...

Mark and Ranae Smith of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, announce the engagement of their daughter, April Dawn Smith, to Jay Parks. He is the son of James and Janice Parks of Oxford, Miss. Smith is a 1999 graduate of Dexter High School. She received a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Mississippi-Oxford in 2003, and expects to receive a doctorate of pharmacy in May 2005...

Bruce and Cheryl Thomas and Rob and Michele Litzelfelner of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Litzelfelner, to Paul Frederick Findlay. He is the son of Paul and Charlotte Findlay of Oak Ridge. Litzelfelner is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a master's degree in occupational therapy from Maryville University in May 2003. She is a registered occupational therapist at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Charles and Glenda Tubbs of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Marie Hinkebein, to Nicholas Walker Tubbs, both of Beaufort, N.C. He is the son of Cleveland and Carol Tubbs of Hickory, N.C. Hinkebein is a 1997 graduate of Delta High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University...

BENTON, Mo. -- David and Theresa Siebert of Benton and Rick Hamm of Van Buren, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi Nicole Hamm of Cape Girardeau, to Justen David Patterson of Lake St. Louis. He is the son of Darline Brown of Jackson and Harold Patterson of Advance, Mo...

Dee Warren of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Rodney and Diane Hale of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Hale, to Christopher John Sadler, both of Ballwin, Mo. He is the son of Roberta and Donald Allen of Van Buren, Mo., and Kenneth Sadler of Poplar Bluff...

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Judd of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Anne Judd, to Jonathan Patrick McLean. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLean of Cape Girardeau. Judd is a 1996 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in developmental psychology from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000. ...

ANNA, Ill. -- Mr. and Mrs. Randy Webster of Anna announce the engagement of their son, Jared Webster, to Cindy Umstattd. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Umstattd of Adrian, Mo. Umstattd expects to receive a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Southwest Baptist University at Bolivar, Mo., in May...

Don and Judy Summers of Cape Girardeau and Bill and Ginger Carter of Beulaville, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Carter, to Cory Brotherton. He is the son of Steve and Carolyn Brotherton of Jackson. Carter is a 2000 graduate of Jackson High School and Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Jackson, and at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

William and Deborah Schaefer of Marion, Ky., formerly of Jackson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gretchen Sarah Schaefer, to Carlton Arlen Jamison Jr. of Quantico, Va. He is the son of Denise Spolerich and Carl and Susan Jamison of Livermore, Calif...

Mark and Peggy Edmundson of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanie Brianna Edmundson, to Robyn Jay Heuring. He is the son of Paul and Jane Heuring of Cape Girardeau. Edmundson is a graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor's degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a third grade teacher with Cape Girardeau School District...

Juice Whitby of Cape Girardeau and Randy Huffman of Fruitland announce the engagement of their daughter, MacKenzie Marie Huffman, to Benjamin Wayne Miller. He is the son of Keith and Carol Miller of Derry, Pa. Huffman is a 1997 graduate of Jackson High School, and served in the U.S. Navy. She expects to receive a degree in diagnostic medical sonography from Community College of Allegheny County, Pa., in 2005...

Margaret Baber of Cape Girardeau and David and Marsha Baber of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Keri Elizabeth Baber, to Douglas Wilson Cook, both of Burbank, Calif. He is the son of Glen and Mary Ellen Cook of Cape Girardeau. Baber is a 1995 graduate of Scott City High School. ...

Donald and Judith Niederkorn of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Marybeth Niederkorn, to Blake William Rhodes, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Richard and LaWanda Rhodes of Marble Hill, Mo. Niederkorn is a 1999 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau. She expects to receive a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Hastings Books Music and Video in Cape Girardeau...

David and Mary Butler of Portageville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Cheryl Butler of Cape Girardeau, to Rob Jenkins. He is the son of John and Connie Jenkins of Dexter, Mo. Butler is a graduate of Portageville High School. She is employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri in Cape Girardeau...

Robert and Patricia Rosanna of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Sue Rosanna, to John Richard McLain. He is the son of Jessie and Donna McLain of Jackson. Rosanna is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. McLain is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at L.T. Masonry Inc...

Joe and Lori Trepasso and Pam and Mike Bowling of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynn Trepasso, to Jeremy Craig Hansen, both of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Paul and Nancy Hansen of Queen Creek, Ariz. Trepasso is a graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School and received a bachelor's degree in interior design from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an interior designer and sales associate in Columbia...

Carlyn and Luther Haynes and Donald Cox Jr. of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Marie Cox, to Ian Christopher Sides. He is the son of Rene and Duane Statler of Jackson and Steven Sides of Lakewood, Colo. Cox is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at US Bank in Cape Girardeau...

TAMMS, Ill. -- Tom and Carol Bridges Jr. of Tamms announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer L. Bridges, to Johnny N. Gast. He is the son of Donald "Butch" and Becky Gast of Jackson, Mo. Bridges attended Egyptian High School. Gast is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. He is employed at Sleepy Hollow Home Center in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Charles and Glenda Hinkebein of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Marie Hinkebein, to Nicholas Walker Tubbs, both of Beaufort, N.C. He is the son of Cleveland and Carol Tubbs of Hickory, N.C. Hinkebein is a 1997 graduate of Delta High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University...

James Malone of Jackson and Mary Gonzales of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Renee Malone of Dexter, Mo., to Darin Lee Bogenpohl of Jackson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Bogenpohl of Jackson. Malone is a graduate of Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is a respiratory therapist at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

John and Pauletta Walker of Ellsinore, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Tabitha L. Walker, to David P. Matthews, both of Jackson. He is the son of Harold and Wanda Matthews of Jackson. Walker is a graduate of East Carter High School, and is majoring in recreation at Southeast Missouri State University...

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Tibbs of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Ann Tibbs, to Andrew Joseph Lichtenegger. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lichtenegger of Altenburg, Mo. Tibbs is a 2003 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, where she majored in music education. She is a music teacher at St. Ambrose Grade School in Chaffee, Mo., and at St. Augustine Grade School in Kelso, Mo...

Michael and Mary Manning of Troy, Ohio, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Christina Manning, to Justin Cody Pratt of Fort Lewis, Wash., formerly of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Robert Pratt of Dexter, Mo., and Barbara Wicks of Holly Springs, Miss...

Joyce Aggertt of San Jose, Ill., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly Jo Aggertt of Advance, Mo., to Noel Travis Smith of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Larry and Linda Smith of Rockport, Ind. Aggertt is also the daughter of the late Joe Aggertt...