Engagements from April 2006

Truman and Lisa Nussbaum of Whitewater announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Brittany Nussbaum, to Robert Michael Arnzen. He is the son of Robert and Terry Arnzen of Leopold, Mo. Nussbaum is a 2003 graduate of Delta High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in human environmental studies/dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed by Dr. Wilfred Lee in Cape Girardeau...

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Gary Sachs and Shelley Sachs of Altenburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Shannon Jeanine Sachs, to Robert Lee Martin II. He is the son of Robert "Tex" Martin and Karen Martin of Frohna, Mo. Sachs is a 2004 graduate of Perryville High School. She is employed at Crowe Orthodontics...

Kevin and Nancy Fadler of Pocahontas announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Beth Fadler of Cape Girardeau, to Larry Adam Henderson. He is the son of Sherry Hankins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Larry Henderson of the state of Illinois. Fadler is a CNA at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Dr. Mike and Dianne Brown of Englewood, Fla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Lynne Brown, to Scott Michael Rhodes. He is the son of Vernon "Pee-Wee" and Carole Rhodes of Cape Girardeau. Brown is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. She expects to receive a master of arts in higher education administration from Southeast Missouri State University in May...

Mr. and Mrs. Tiny Wallman of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Todd Baker of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Krysty Lynn Baker, to Mark Dwayne Davis Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Davis of Scopus, Mo. Baker expects to graduate in May from Woodland High School. She is employed at McDonald's in Marble Hill...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Steve and Jane Narrow of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Michelle Narrow, to Luke Joseph Seibel, both of Milford, Neb. He is the son of Richard and Barbara Seibel of Altenburg, Mo. Narrow is a 2001 graduate of Perryville High School, and received a bachelor's degree in education from Concordia University in Seward, Neb. She teaches seventh and eighth grade English in Milford...

MARQUAND, Mo. -- Gerald and Brenda Frericks of Quincy, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Pamela Frericks, to James Robbins, both of Marquand. He is the son of Harry and Daloris Robbins of Farmington, Mo. Frericks is a 1994 graduate of Quincy High School. ...

Kevin and Brenda Reynolds of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Erin Reynolds, to Loren James Stark, both of Marquette, Mich. He is the son of Jeff and Cindy Stark of Hancock, Mich. Reynolds is a 2003 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at Marquette General Hospital...

John and Donna Lichtenegger of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigh A. Lichtenegger, to Kevin C. Flanagan. He is the son of Timothy and Nancy Flanagan of Spencerport, N.Y. Lichtenegger is a graduate of the University of Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Law. She is an attorney for the United States Department of Justice in Denver, Colo...

Jim and Barbara Slinkard of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Megane Jean Slinkard, to Jason Shawn Niswonger. He is the son of Peggy McClain of Delta. Slinkard is a 1993 graduate of Jackson High School. She is lead teller at Commerce Bank in Cape Girardeau...

Kevin and Brenda Smith of West Plains, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Rene Smith, to Jason Dietrich Sandfort. He is the son of Moe and Patti Sandfort of Cape Girardeau. Smith is a 2003 graduate of West Plains High School. She is a junior at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, majoring in dietetics...

Helen Grant of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Katherine Ann Grant of O'Fallon, Ill., to Robert Lee McNair Jr. of Fairview Heights, Ill. He is the son of Robert and Lorraine McNair of Bellevue, Neb. Grant received bachelor of science and master of science in administration degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed with Southwestern Illinois College in Granite City...

John and Donna Hart of Sikeston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli LeAnne Branom, to Hugh Bentley Rhodes Jr., both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of the late Hugh Bentley Rhodes Sr. and the late Betty Fadler. Branom received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002...

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Robert Meyr and Kimberly Meyr of Altenburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy M. Meyr, to Derric L. Weiss, both of St. Peters, Mo. He is the son of Darryl and Debbie Weiss of St. Peters. Meyr is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She received an associate of arts degree from St. Charles Community College, and expects to receive a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Lindenwood University in St. Charles in May...

Thomas and Christy Johnson of Fredericktown, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Elaine Johnson, to Bradley Ryan Jones. He is the son of Darrell and Jackie Jones of Cape Girardeau. Johnson expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She will begin teaching Spanish at DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Mo., in August...

John and Renee Amos of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle R. Amos, to Randy S. Dees. He is the son of Anthony and Wanda Dees of Marble Hill, Mo. Amos received a certificate in radiologic technology from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston...

Clyde and Linda Leggitt of DeSoto, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christi Ann Leggitt, to Jeremy Ray Jones, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ava Odum of Creal Springs, Ill., and Wally Jones of Scott City. Leggitt is a 2001 graduate of St. Pius X High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is a teacher at Kelly Middle School in Benton, Mo...

Francine Sandridge of Cape Girardeau and DeWitt Sandridge Jr. of Coldwater, Miss., announce the engagement of their daughter, LaWanda S. Sandridge, to Marlen L. Jeffries, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Denise Jeffries and Virgil Murphy of St. Louis...

Janet Grooms of Morley, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Cynthia Ann Trentham, to Jeffrey Allen Reese, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Genieveve Reese of Dexter, Mo., and the late William Reese. Trentham is a graduate of Notre Dame High School. ...

Robert and Shirley Groves of Frankclay, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Ann Groves, to Kim William Rhodes, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Frances Rhodes of Cape Girardeau, and the late Lester Rhodes. A June 17 wedding is planned at the gazebo in Common Pleas Courthouse Park...

Sandra H. Bonner of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Elizabeth A. Bonner, to Seth L. Merriman. He is the son of Loyd D. Merriman and Sheryl L. Merriman of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bonner is a 2002 graduate of Central High School. She expects to graduate in September from the LPN program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center...

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Massey of Bloomfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Anne Massey, to Tyson Dan Schoolfield. He is the son of Diane Schoolfield and Joe and Harriet Schoolfield of Jackson. Massey is a 1996 graduate of Bloomfield High School, and received licensed practical nurse training at Sikeston Career and Technology Center in Sikeston, Mo. She is employed at Cape Urgent Care and Family Practice in Cape Girardeau, and is attending Southeast Missouri State University...

Jay and Nancy Townsend of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie R. Townsend of Cuba, Mo., to Brian R. Haas of Springfield, Mo. He is the son of Mark and Kathy Haas of Jackson. Townsend received a degree in speech and theater education from Missouri State University in 2005. She is a speech, theater and English teacher with Crawford County School District...

Bruce Kraemer of Jackson and Brent and Cheryl Parker of Imperial, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Keyla Kraemer, to Eric Kohler. He is the son of Charles and June Kohler of Jackson. Kraemer is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Drury Hotels...

Tom and Freeda Staten of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda June Staten, to Jason Daniel Davis, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Pat Baker of Trenton, Tenn., and Danny Davis of Dyersburg, Tenn. Staten is a 2001 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She received a bachelor's degree in child development from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is employed with Drury Hotels...

Talmas and Lena McAlister of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Eva Marie McAlister, to Nicholas John Winters, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of John and Suzzanne Winters of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. McAlister is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School. She received a medical assistant degree from Metro Business College in 2004. She is employed by Dr. Robert L. Ward...

Scott and Brenda McQuay of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Laine McQuay, to Fred Ludwig Schaefer III. He is the son of Fred and Sylvia Schaefer Jr. of Castro Valley, Calif. McQuay received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Southeast Missouri State University. She expects to receive a master of science degree in chemical oceanography from Oregon State University this spring...

Rodney and Dimple Bridges of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Autumn Bridges, to Derek Joseph Hood. He is the son of Bob and Joyce Hood of Woodlawn, Ill. Bridges is a 2000 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of health science and a master of occupational therapy in 2005 from the University of Missouri-Columbia...

Marsha and Larry Sims of Cape Girardeau and Bobby and Kathy Williams of Sedona, Ariz., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Dove Williams, to Arthur Dennis Jones. He is the son of Karen Jones of Cape Girardeau and Mack and Verna Jones of Malden, Mo...

Paul and Pat Hodge of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Dawn Hodge, to D.J. Trapp. He is the son of Danny and Kathy Upchurch of Cape Girardeau. Hodge is a graduate of Central High School, and is majoring in elementary education at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Lynwood Baptist Church...

Lawrence and Willetta Brookins of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, LaRisa Shae Brookins, to Robert Rose III. He is the son of Robert and Daisy Rose II of Springfield, Ill. Brookins is a graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, Mo. She is employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri...