Engagements from March 2005

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Derry and Kay Hicks of Bloomfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessi Danielle Hicks, to Rance Elvin Braswell. He is the son of Brenda Porter of Advance and Randy Braswell of Dexter, Mo. Hicks is a 2001 graduate of Bloomfield High School. She is a hairstylist at J.C. Penney Salon in Sikeston, Mo...

Dale and Beverly Ratliff of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Dayle Ratliff, to Christopher Daniel Poston. He is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Fred Poston of Cape Girardeau. Ratliff is a 2003 graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. She is a kindergarten teacher at the Christian Academy in Sikeston, Mo...

The Rev. Gary and Rose Brothers of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynne Brothers, to Benjamin Kyle Crass. He is the son of Sheila Crass of Jackson and Terry Crass of Scott City. Brothers is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., and a master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction from Webster University in St. Louis. She is children's pastor at Cape First...

Dennis and Susan Wessel of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Wessel, to Travis Cagle. He is the son of Nancy and Lou Lavoie of Yukon, Okla., and Wayne and Marty Cagle of Oklahoma City, Okla. Wessel received a master's degree in occupational therapy from Washington University. She is employed at Early Learning Resources in Springfield, Mo...

Ralph Beck of Cape Girardeau and Angela Beck of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Beck, to Jebb Lauinger, both of Little River, S.C. He is the son of Terry Lauinger of Portland, Ore., and Sheryl Lalack of Tucson, Ariz. Beck is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School and received a bachelor of science degree in secondary education from the University of Missouri in 2003. She is a customer service representative at Horry County State Bank in North Myrtle Beach, S.C...

Roy and Virginia Diamond of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Diamond, to Miguel Reyes, both of Ocala, Fla. He is the son of Felix and Victoria Reyes of Ocala. Diamond received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a middle school teacher at Brown Schools of Florida in Ocala...

Walt and Linda Biri of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Biri, to Josh Crowell. He is the son of Terry and Terry Crowell of Cape Girardeau. Biri is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School, and received a master's degree in physical therapy from Maryville University. She is a physical therapist at Southeast Outpatient Rehab...

Candis Kay McKinney and Roger Dean McNeely of Cape Girardeau announce their engagement. McKinney is a 1980 graduate of Central High School. She is a nanny for Dr. Ann and Mike Uhls. McNeely is a 1975 graduate of Central High School. He is a salesman at Auffenberg Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge...

Terri and Randy Fluegge of Wildwood, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Marie Fluegge, to Corey Alexander Pool, both of Starkville, Miss. He is the son of Jimmy and Denise Pool of O'Fallon, Mo. Fluegge is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau, and is majoring in finance at Mississippi State University. She is employed at Rick's Cafe Americain in Starkville...

Lanny and Elaine Lannom of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawna Nell Lannom, to Stephen Eric Niedbalski. He is the son of Marvin and Janet Niedbalski of Jackson. Lannom is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in nursing...

B.J. and Doris Jansen of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Jansen, to Daniel Turner. He is the son of Gary and Shelba Turner of Jackson. Jansen is employed at the Bank of Missouri, and is pursuing a degree in technical graphics at Southeast Missouri State University...

Lauren Rutowitz and Samuel Thomas Mueller announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Isaac and Allison Rutowitz of Pretoria, South Africa, and the late Joyce Rutowitz. Mueller is the son of the Rev. Adam and Margarete Mueller of Cape Girardeau...

Jan Borage of St. Louis and Leigh and Tammy Borage of Fulton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacey Leigh Borage, to Paul Larson Dobbins, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Kenneth and Jeanine Dobbins of Cape Girardeau. Borage received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a fourth grade teacher's assistant at Blanchard Elementary...

William and Koreen Smiley of O'Fallon, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Meggen Smiley, to Nicholas Heisserer, both of Flower Mound, Texas. He is the son of David and Patricia Heisserer of Cape Girardeau. Smiley received bachelor and master degrees in physical therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a physical therapist and clinic director at US Physical Therapy Inc. in Dallas, Texas...

LeRoy and Diane Cronk of Elkhart, Iowa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Cronk, to Jim Rutherford, both of Owasso, Okla. He is the son of Jessie and Jacqueline Rutherford of Oak Ridge. Cronk received a master's degree in anesthesia from La Roche College in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 2002. She is an anesthetist with Associated Anesthesiologists Inc. in Tulsa, Okla...

Harvey and Sharon Washer of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Diana Marie Walker, to Ryan Michael Wills, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Russ and Sandy Wills of Cape Girardeau. Walker is a 2000 graduate of Sikeston High School in Sikeston, Mo. She is pursuing a degree in business at Southeast Missouri State University. She is a canvassing manager at Tri-State Water Treatment Inc...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Dennis and Debbie Welker of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Lee Welker, to Jeremy David Spooler. He is the son of Donald and Helen Spooler of Jackson. Welker is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School, and a graduate of Cape Career and Technology Center School of Practical Nursing. She is a licensed practical nurse for Dr. Karen Yates...

SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Lynn and Pam James of Sedgewickville announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassie Lynn James, to Jeremy Alan Hartle. He is the son of Larry and Brenda Hartle of Millersville. James is a 2000 graduate of Meadow Heights High School, 2002 graduate of Mineral Area College, and expects to graduate in December from Southeast Missouri State University...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Diane Horrell and Kim Parker announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Celestine Horrell of Marble Hill, and the late Edward Horrell. Parker is the son of William and Betty Parker of Villa Ridge, Ill. Horrell is a graduate of Leopold High School at Leopold, Mo. She is employed at Security Bank and Trust in Scott City...

MOUNDS, Ill. -- John and Suzanne Connell of Mounds announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Marie Goins, to Bryan Lee Curry, both of Olmsted, Ill. He is the son of Terry and Jeanie Curry of Villa Ridge, Ill. Goins is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Cape Girardeau...

THEBES, Ill. -- Guy and Lisa Lesch of Thebes announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Noel Lesch, to Matthew Fawn Follis. He is the son of Cara Follis of Jonesboro, Ill. Lesch is a 2003 graduate of Shawnee High School. She is a teacher at Just Kids Learning and Development Center...

Sarah Turnbow and Michael Turnbow of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Turnbow, to Kevin Probst. He is the son of Harold and Patricia Probst of Jackson. Turnbow is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. Probst is a graduate of Jackson High School. He is a computer specialist at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Harry James and Linda Lockhart of Casselberry, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Betina Lyn Lockhart, to Edward Harold Lee Hall, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Vivian and Danny Birdsong of Williamsville, Mo. Lockhart is a 1991 graduate of Lake Howell High School in Winter Park, Fla. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in advertising from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at McCallister's Deli...

Randy and Kathy Cole of Farmington, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Reed, to Shawn Belmar, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ronald and Laura Belmar of Piedmont, Mo. Reed received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a bridal consultant at Famous-Barr...

Mary and Tim Pensel of Cape Girardeau and Charles and Dorothy Mosebach of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane Kristine Mosebach, to Wesley Allen Grabel. He is the son of Fred and Kathy Grabel of Cape Girardeau. Mosebach received a bachelor of science degree in business administration. She is employed at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service...

Rick and Debbie Upton of Carterville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Ellen Upton of Jackson, to Benjamin Michael Henson of Scott City. He is the son of George and Deborah Henson of Scott City. Upton is a 2000 graduate of Carterville High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004...

Randy and Gleni Waddle of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh Waddle, to Christopher Glenn Moore. He is the son of Garry and Gracelyn Moore of Whitewater. Waddle is a 1998 graduate of Delta High School. She is employed at MedAssets in Cape Girardeau...

Donald and Pamela Moore of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Lucille Moore, to Jared Wade Schultz. He is the son of James and Phyllis Schultz of Tamms, Ill. Moore received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a nurse at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Rick and Tammy McCain of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Lynn Burton, to Sean Michael Salvo, both of Benton, Mo. He is the son of Gary and Denise Cook of Jackson. Burton is a CMT/CNA at Chaffee Nursing Center...

Jack Mann of Fenton, Mo., and Patricia and James Hackson of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Mann, to Justin Grant Richardson, both of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of Von and Mary Richardson of Troy, Mo. Mann is a 2000 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor's degree in health science from Maryville University in 2004, and expects to receive a master's degree in physical therapy from Maryville in May...

THEBES, Ill. -- Rebecca Sue Knudson and Bradley Wayne White announce their engagement. She is the daughter of the late Susan Jensen-Glueck and the late Michael D. Knudson. White is the son of Julie Hale and Victor White of Thebes. Knudson attended Mineral Area College. She is employed at Sears...

VILLA RIDGE, Ill. -- Paul and Debbie Helman of Villa Ridge announce the engagement of their niece, Billie Jo Berry, to Blayne Holshouser. He is the son of Lloyd and Bernetta Holshouser of Anna, Ill. Berry is a 1994 graduate of Meridian High School in Mounds, Ill. ...

Steve and Donna Essner of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Nicole Essner, to Philip Ryan Spinks. He is the son of Gary Spinks of Scott City and Phyllis Crump of Cape Girardeau. Essner is a 2002 graduate of Scott City High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Drury National Call Center...

John and Jeaneen Craig of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Therese Craig, to Ryan Parker Raney. He is the son of Gary and Janna Raney of Portageville, Mo. Craig is employed at Wood and Huston Bank. Raney received a bachelor's degree in food service and hospitality management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. He is employed at Pilot House Restaurant and Catering...

Donald and Pamela Appleman of Durban, South Africa, and Georgette Appleman of Reisterstown, Md., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lynne Appleman, to David Walker Johnson, both of Santa Monica, Calif. He is the son of Phyllis and Ron Seabaugh of Cape Girardeau and Dwight and Kathy Johnson of Jackson...

James and Yvonne Buchanan of Dallas, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Juliette Rose Buchanan, to Mark Stephen Rutledge of McKinney, Texas. He is the son of Dr. Harley and Ruth Rutledge of Cape Girardeau. Buchanan received a bachelor of music degree from Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, master of music from Rice University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Houston. ...

Marsha Seyer of Jackson and Albert Seyer of Fruitland announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Seyer, to Issac Hernandez. He is the son of Federico Hernandez and Ernestina Franco of Mexico. An April 16 wedding is planned at Joshua House Church in Hazelwood, Mo...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Henry and Sandy Jordan of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Renee Jordan, to Andrew Charles Conway. He is the son of Albert Conway of Ventura, Calif., and Janice and Keith Cook of Sedgewickville, Mo. Jordan is a student at New Salem Baptist Academy...

Becky Thorne of Jackson announces the engagement of her daughter, Sunni Ray Thorne, to Dennis Lee Meyers Jr. He is the son of Dennis Meyers Sr. of Bailey, Colo. Thorne is a senior at Jackson High School. Meyers is a 2003 graduate of Mingo Job Corps. He is employed at Diversco...

Scott and Gina Hobeck of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Hobeck, to Jared Holloway. He is the son of Eugene and Marsha Holloway of Cape Girardeau. Hobeck is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing at Southeast Missouri State University...