Engagements from February 2005

Mike and Janna Creason of Pocahontas, Ark., and J.R. Eubank of Bernie, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Beth Eubank, to Phillip Louis Mauney, both of Jackson. He is the son of Ron and Debbie Forsyth of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Phillip Louis Mauney of Corinth, Miss...

Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Swartz of Cape Girardeau and Mr. and Mrs. R. Kevin Barbour Sr. of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kathryn "Katie" Barbour of Memphis, Tenn., to Adam Christopher Bertrand of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bertrand of Cape Girardeau...

Joe and Teresa Kitchen of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, April Dawnn Kitchen, to Jeffrey Alan Williams Jr. He is the son of Jeffrey Williams Sr. and Barb Williams of Cape Girardeau. Kitchen is a 1998 graduate of Central High School. She is breakfast manager at Burger King...

Chris and Sue Owen of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Marie Owen, to Nathan Anthony Tuschhoff. He is the son of Terry and Cheryl Tuschhoff of Jackson. Owen is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and is a junior at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Missouri Industrial Equipment...

Timothy and Debbie Suhre of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Leigh Suhre, to Keith Joseph Hamm. He is the son of Roger and Martha Hamm of Chaffee, Mo. Suhre is a 1999 graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in child development from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Mike and Lisa Schaefer of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Gale Schaefer, to Jason Ryan Landis. He is the son of Wayne and Bernadette Landis of Scott City. Schaefer is a 1999 graduate of Scott City High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in social work from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is a caseworker with Bootheel Counseling Services...

Steve and Julie Bricknell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Cailin Beth Bricknell, to Garrett Lamar Portra. He is the son of Rachel and Randy Salmons of Fulton, Mo., and Pete Portra of Billings, Mont. Bricknell is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School, and expects to receive a bachelor's degree in biology from Westminster College in 2005...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Larry and Teresa Wright and Stephen and Ava Huffstutler of Sikeston announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Beth Wright, to Jason Scott Noland. He is the son of Gerald and Connie Noland of Hannibal, Mo. Wright is a 2000 graduate of Sikeston High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in secondary math education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a teaching assistant in the mathematics department at Southeast...

Dannie and LaDonna Gilder of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Jo Gilder, to Dustin Lane Jones. He is the son of Eddie Jones and Kathy Zschille of Sedgewickville, Mo. Gilder is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School, and a 2003 graduate of Metro Business College. She is a massage therapist at Chiropractic Associates...

Stephen and Diane Mueller of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Marie Mueller, to Bryan D. Coulter, both of Carbondale, Ill. He is the son of Raymond and Carol Coulter of Bonne Terre, Mo. Mueller received a bachelor of science degree in political science from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004, and is attending Southern Illinois University School of Law...

Greg and Jeanie Branum of Columbia, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alisa Beth Branum, to Bradley A. Haertling, both of Garner, N.C. He is the son of Lila Dickinson of Pilot Knob, Mo., and the late Delmar Haertling. Branum is a 1996 graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in technical graphics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000...

Freddie and Angela Ford and Betty Avant of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Felicia Janette Ford of St. Louis, to John Sherrill Bailey of East Lansing, Mich. He is the son of Paul and Deborah Bailey of Mason, Mich. Ford is a 1992 graduate of Central High School. ...

Veronica Caitlin Gavan and Brian Daniel Coggins announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Becky Gavan of Piedmont, Mo., and the late David Gavan. Coggins is the son of Glen and Debbie Coggins of Bloomfield, Mo. Gavan is a 1999 graduate of Clearwater High School. She expects to receive a degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in December...

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hollenbeck of Batavia, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schemel of Jackson announce the engagement of their children, Laura Hollenbeck and Michael Schemel Jr. Hollenbeck is a 1999 graduate of Batavia High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed with Wells Fargo in Memphis, Tenn...

Mr. and Mrs. Gene McMorries of Jonesboro, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth McMorries, to Shawn Franklin Smee. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Smee of Jackson. McMorries is a graduate of Jonesboro High School and Arkansas State University. She is fitness club coordinator at the university...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Larry and Jane Welker of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Blake Welker, to Dustin Tyler Wiseman. He is the son of Tonya and Ken Brewer of Advance, Mo., and Tim and Annette Wiseman of Leopold, Mo. Welker is a 2003 graduate of Woodland High School, and expects to receive an associate of arts and science degree from Mineral Area College in December...

Elizabeth Jane "Jenny" Schell and William Christopher "Chris" Calvert of Alpharetta, Ga., announce their engagement. She is the daughter of James and Patricia Knauss of Liberty Lake, Wash., and Scott Schell of Spokane, Wash. Calvert is the son of Laverne Calvert of Douglasville, Ga., formerly of Jackson, and the late Billie Calvert...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Ron and Linda Graviett of Bloomfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Aunna Cecelia Graviett, to Justin Cody James. He is the son of A.C. and Wendy James Jr. of Sikeston. Graviett is a senior at Bloomfield High School. She is employed at Screen Graphic Impressions in Bloomfield...

Mike Ervin and Carolyn Ervin-Mobley of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Brooke Ervin, to Michael David Probst. He is the son of Dave and Maggie Probst of Cape Girardeau. Ervin is pursuing a degree in pharmacy at Southeast Missouri State University. She is a pharmacy technician at Wal-Mart Supercenter...

Mike and Debbie Brown of Whitewater and Rodney and Diana Stovall of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Tabatha Michelle Stovall, to Kyle David Watson. He is the son of Toodie and Lynda Watson of Jackson. Stovall is a 2000 graduate of Central High School in Cape Girardeau, and received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from the University of Alabama in 2004...

Craig and Brenda Friese of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Loren Friese, to Airman 1st Class Travis L. Keele. He is the son of James Jasinski and Kim Keele of Cape Girardeau and Jesse Keele of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Friese is a 2004 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a cashier at Tractor Supply Co...

Dennis and Paula Wyckoff of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Wyckoff, to Tim Young. He is the son of Earl and Rosemarie Young of Dexter, Mo. Wyckoff is a 2000 graduate of Delta High School. She is a chiropractic assistant at Andrews Chiropractic Center in Cape Girardeau...

Ronald and Sandra Cook of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Ronna Leslie Cook, to Wade Anthony Kramer. He is the son of Ken and Cindi Kramer of Jackson and Barbara Kramer of Arnold, Mo. Cook is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in business education from Southeast Missouri State University in May...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Bill and Debbie Simmons of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lee Simmons, to Matthew Randal Graham. He is the son of Mark and Robin Graham of Chaffee. Simmons is a 2000 graduate of Chaffee High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in child development from Southeast Missouri State University in May...

Greg Beussink and Carla Beussink of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Sue Beussink, to Brooks Michael Brockmire. He is the son of Joe and Angela Brockmire of Jackson. Beussink is a 2003 graduate of Notre Dame High School, and expects to graduate in March from Metro Business College...

Mearlin and Darlene Allen of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Wendy Danielle Allen, to Dustin Anthony Wilson. He is the son of Dale and Sandy Wilson and Terry and Debra Cochran, all of Republic, Mo. Allen is a 1999 graduate of Central High School, and received a bachelor's degree in recreation administration from Missouri Western State College...

Ted and Debbie Coalter of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Renee Coalter, to Steven Chad Parker. He is the son of Steve and Carrie Parker of Sikeston, Mo. Coalter is a 1999 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor's degree in health management and marketing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is employed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car...