Engagements from August 2006

Mr. and Mrs. George Lampe of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa T. Lampe, to David G. Ham. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ham of Cape Girardeau. Lampe is a 2000 graduate of Rosati-Kain High School in St. Louis. She received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004. She is a sales engineer with Schweiss Network in St. Louis...

MOUNDS, Ill. -- David and Laurie Austin and Ronald and Sherry Kennedy of Mounds announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Rene Austin, to Elvis Clayton Little, both of Lewisville, Texas. He is the son of Sally Little of Cairo, Ill. Austin is a 1999 graduate of Meridian High School in Mounds. She is pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Texas Women's University in Denton...

LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Willie Saputo of Leopold announces the engagement of her daughter, Giana Lucia Saputo, to Benjamin Garrett Mayfield. He is the son of Junior and Donna Mayfield of Marble Hill, Mo. Saputo is a 2004 graduate of Leopold High School. Mayfield is a 2002 graduate of Woodland High School. He is a member of Missouri National Guard...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Debbie Ealy of Houston, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Lynda Marie Jones, to Benn Allan Duvall, both of Jeffersonville, Ind. He is the son of Rick and Chris Francis of St. Louis and Dante Duvall of Perryville. Jones is also the daughter of the late Rick Jones of Sedgewickville, Mo...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Richard and Judy Dunn of McClure, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Ann Dunn, to Clinton Lee Zahner, both of Perryville. He is the son of Ralph and Mary Zahner of Perryville. Dunn is a 1997 graduate of Shawnee High School. She received an associate of applied science degree in computer systems and a one year certificate for network specialist from Shawnee Community College in 2003. She is a help desk analyst at TG Missouri Corp...

ORAN, Mo. -- James and Suzanne Sindle of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Marie Sindle, to Andrew Nolan Gadberry. He is the son of Lisa Graviett and Terry Gadberry of Oran. Sindle is a 2001 graduate of Oran High School. She owns a daycare in Oran...

Darrell and Kitrina Helderman of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Darlene Jennifer Annette Six, to Danny Ray McMillan, both of Scott City. He is the son of Dennis and Debora McMillan and Mary and Jeff Hency, all of Scott City. Six is a 1998 graduate of Central High School. She is a department manager at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Cape Girardeau...

Lucretia Dawn "Lucy" and Phillip Todd Luster of Crossville, Tenn., announce their engagement. She is the daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Proctor Sr. Luster is the son of Jeannie and Vernon Cross of Cape Girardeau and Phil and Karen Luster of Finksburg, Md...

Kerry Knowlson and Jody Basola of Jerseyville, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Knowlson, to Brian Hogan, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Richard and Sharon Hogan of Cape Girardeau. Knowlson is a 1999 graduate of Jersey Community High School, and a 2003 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed by Drury Inns Inc...

James and Martha Wills of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Renee Seyer, to Daniel Cook, both of Jackson. He is the son of Norman and Doris Cook of Marble Hill, Mo. Seyer is a 1993 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in sports medicine from Southeast Missouri State University in 1998. She is employed at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Steven and Linda Lewis of Birmingham, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Marie Lewis, to Zachariah Stephen Kesterson, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Paul and Laura Kesterson II of Cape Girardeau. Lewis is a 1999 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2004...

Randy and Sandy Black of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Black, to Robert Phillips. He is the son of Alvin and Wyema Phillips of London, England. Black is a graduate of Jackson High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in childhood education from Union University. She is a teacher...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Doni Jo Dysinger and William Allen Anderson of Olive Branch, Miss., announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Donnie Dysinger of Allenville and Mary Jo and Clifford Barlow of Scappoose, Ore., formerly of Chaffee. Anderson is the son of Jack and Kay Anderson of Walls, Miss...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Courtnie Annette Harris and Marc Alan Sadler of Chaffee announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Cindy Harris of Benton, Mo., and Darrel and Fukuyo Harris of Arnold, Mo. Sadler is the son of Herman and Donna Sadler of Chaffee...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Larry and Marilyn Mott of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Mott, to Michael Paul Proctor. He is the son of Roy and Elaine Proctor Jr. of Benton, Mo. Mott is a 2001 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received an associate degree from Metro Business College in 2005. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau...

Frank Heitman of Houston, Texas, and Ruth Heitman of Dexter, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Heitman, to Tom Lucy, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Ray and Reva Lucy of Yukon, Okla. Heitman received a master's degree in business administration from St. Louis University. She is ministry development pastor at Cape First...

Brad and Jane McCracken of Columbia, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Jo McCracken, to Jeffrey Thomas LaCroix. He is the son of Larry and Dianne LaCroix of Cape Girardeau. McCracken is a 2001 graduate of David H. Hickman High School in Columbia. She received a degree in secondary mathematics education in 2005, and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction in 2006, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a math teacher at Hickman High School...

Wayne and Joyce Hunter of Cape Girardeau and Priscilla Hunter of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Ann Hunter, to Aaron Brandon Green. He is the son of Steve and Penny Green of Jackson and Leila Busby of Sikeston, Mo. Hunter received a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005. She is employed at Gap Inc...

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burns of Bakersfield, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis M. Burns, to Kyle D. Todt. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Todt of Cape Girardeau. Burns is a 1996 graduate of Bakersfield West High School. She received an associate's degree in business and accounting from Santa Barbara Business College. She is a realtor with Remax Golden Empire in Bakersfield...

Mike and Joyce Wunderlich of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Brantley, to Richard Lee Dodds. He is the son of Richard and Carolyn Dodds of Whitewater. Brantley is a graduate of the University of Missouri. She is a reporter with KFVS-12...

Ronald L. Grojean of Cape Girardeau and Faye Powell of Maumelle, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Renee Tiffany Grojean, to David Allan Yarnell. He is the son of Kimmie and John Meinershagen of Versailles, Mo. Grojean is a 1998 graduate of Sikeston High School. ...

Bob Fisher of Benton, Mo., and Patricia Fisher of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill Suzanne Fisher, to Anthony John Davis. He is the son of Gene and Pam Davis of Fruitland. Fisher is a 1997 graduate of Kelly High School. She is employed by Meldisco in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Donnie and Mary Ann Kiefer of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Brittany Kiefer, to Blaine Adam Swinford. He is the son of Carol Swinford and Jack Swinford of Chaffee. Kiefer is a 2001 graduate of Chaffee High School. She expects to receive a bachelor's degree in middle school education from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at Immediate Healthcare in Cape Girardeau...

KELSO, Mo. -- Daniel and Doris Moore of Kelso announce the engagement of their son, Douglas John Moore, to Kathy Jo Taylor of Scott City. She is the daughter of the late Alex and Katherine Sauceda of Oran, Mo. Moore is a 1992 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. He is employed at S&S Interiors in Cape Girardeau...

Rebecca Ahner of Jackson and Dan Ahner of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Carin Elizabeth Ahner, to David Frank Wilkinson, both of Columbia, Mo. He is the son of Henry and Karen Wilkinson of Jackson. Ahner is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in media communications from Webster University in 2005. She plans to enter the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine this fall. She is employed at MBS in Columbia...

Dallas and Donna Seabaugh of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Staci Marie Seabaugh, to Kyle Ryan Glass. He is the son of Emy Glass of Jackson, and the late Ron Glass. Seabaugh is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School. She received bachelor degrees from Southeast Missouri State University in 2002 and 2005. She is a third grade teacher with Jackson School District...

Jessica Hurst and Coleman Welker announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Dennis Hurst Jr. of Jackson and Teresa and David Johnson of Marble Hill, Mo. Welker is the son of Mark and Marla Welker of Cape Girardeau. Hurst is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter in Cape Girardeau...

Ethel Stewart and Larry Kenkel of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra Anita Stewart, to Scott Roland Ayers. He is the son of Joe and Louise Ayers of Cape Girardeau. Stewart is a 1989 graduate of Central High School. She is employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter...

Dwane and Diane Miinch of Millersville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Marie Miinch, to Tatum James Kitchen. He is the son of Terry and Barbara Kitchen of Cape Girardeau. Miinch is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in physical education from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center Fitness Plus...

Charles and Jo Priest of Marble Hill, Mo., and Janet Priest of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Priest, to Christopher Elliott. He is the son of Sam Elliott of Jackson and Danny and Nancy Elliott of Marble Hill. Priest is a 2001 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. She is employed at Southeast Missouri Hospital and at Landmark Hospital...

Jessica Lea Cooper and Scott William Browning of Cape Girardeau announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Larry Keith and Sharon Cooper of Cape Girardeau. Browning is the son of Marvin and Denise Browning of Caraway, Ark. Cooper is a 1999 graduate of Senath-Hornersville High School. She is a licensed loan officer with Premier Mortgage in Cape Girardeau...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Danny and Joyce Loucks of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Ann Loucks, to Gerald Leon Beck Jr. He is the son of Jerry and Jeanette Beck of Chaffee. Loucks received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed in the administrative office at West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau...

Everett and Tina Hey of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Ann Hey, to Eric John Nejman, both of St. Louis. He is the son of David and Jean Nejman of Dyer, Ind. Hey is also the daughter of the late Jeanne Hey. Hey is a 2001 graduate of Central High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in industrial and manufacturing engineering from Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne in 2004. She is an industrial engineer with Curtis-Toledo Inc. in St. Louis...

George and Sharon Sparzynski of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Lynne Sparzynski, to Michael David Belk. He is the son of David and Carolyn Belk of Diehlstadt, Mo. Sparzynski is a 2001 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at J.C. Penney in Sikeston, Mo...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Larry and Shirley Crank of Puxico announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa R. Crank, to Martin E. Barnfield. He is the son of Troy and Pansy Barnfield of Puxico. Crank is a 1994 graduate of Puxico High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed in the Cath Lab at Southeast Missouri Hospital...

Avery and Bonnie Mouser of McClure, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Beth Mouser, to Toby Lee Shreve, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Keith and Sheila Shreve of Olive Branch, Ill. Mouser received a degree in marketing management from Southeast Missouri State University in 2003. She is employed at Red Letter Communications...

Blair and Dory Smith of St. Louis announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Ashley Smith, to Scott Michael Eftink of St. Charles, Mo. He is the son of Leon and Mary Jane Eftink of Cape Girardeau. Smith is a graduate of Principia Upper School, and received a degree in recreational administration from Central Methodist University. She is a softball coach at Nerinx Hall High School in St. Louis...

Michael and Susan Nolan of Cape Girardeau and James and Rebecca Harmon of Springfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaimie Suzanne Harmon, to Wade Ashley Cannon. He is the son of William "Bill" and Donna Cannon of Chaffee, Mo. Harmon is a 2003 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is employed at Immediate HealthCare...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Clay and Tammie Harmon of Chaffee and Donna Elfrink of Kelso, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn Harmon, to Jesse Stern. He is the son of Allen and Joan Stern of Wells, Minn. Harmon is a graduate of Chaffee High School. She is self-employed...