Engagements from March 2011

Brad and Brenda Hiett of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittney Dawn Hiett, to Lance Rhodes. He is the son of James and Debbie Rhodes of Sikeston, Mo. Hiett is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She plans to pursue a master's degree this fall...

David W. and Rebecca Huber of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Kimberly Huber, to Christopher Joseph Elfrink. He is the son of Nicholas J. and Geraldine Elfrink of Marble Hill, Mo. Huber is a 2006 graduate of Central High School. She is pursuing a degree in child development at Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Christian School for the Young Years in Cape Girardeau, and at The Andrew Jackson Bridal and Tuxedo in Jackson...

Sonny and Cindy Underwood of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Underwood of Mission, Kan., to Douglas Austin Hoberock of Prairie Village, Kan. He is the son of Greg Hoberock and Barb Hoberock of Washington, Mo. Underwood is a graduate of Central High School. She received a master of physical therapy degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is employed at the Athletic and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Mo...

Doug and Susan Wessell of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Elizabeth Wessell, to Jacob Robert Scheper. He is the son of Rob and Carla Scheper of Jackson. A June 4 wedding is planned in Jackson. JACOB SCHEPER &...

Dennis and Stephanie Scheeter of Chaffee, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Marie Scheeter, to David Timothy Randolph, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Robert and Barbara Randolph of Cape Girardeau. Scheeter is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2010. She is a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Christopher and Jeanie James of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Tasha Dawn James, to Michael Joseph Chorba II. He is the son of Mike and Diane Chorba Sr. of Marble Hill. James is a 2007 graduate of Woodland High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed in the university's news bureau...

Doug and Cathy Boren of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria J. Boren, to David R. Logsdon II. He is the son of Dave and Justine Logsdon of Hagerstown, Md. Boren received a degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. She is in the occupational therapy program at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis...

Homer and JoDonna Markhart of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Jo Markhart, to Clayton Russell Uptain. He is the son of Alisa Uptain and Bryan Uptain of Cape Girardeau. Markhart is a 2008 graduate of Central High School. She is pursuing a degree in early childhood education at Southeast Missouri State University...

Cindy Peterson of Yucaipa, Calif., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly J. Valentine, to Jason Ian Vails, both of Jackson. He is the son of Peggy Kinder of Cape Girardeau and Danny Vails Sr. of Jackson. Valentine is employed at Red Lobster. She plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice this fall...

James and Marilyn Evans of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Danielle Evans, to Sean Michael Dannenmueller. He is the son of Steve and Jackie Dannenmueller of Scott City and Debbie and Rick Tittle of Sikeston, Mo. Evans is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Eden Salon and Spa...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Michael and Ellen O'Rourke of Charleston, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer O'Rourke of Chaffee, to Tyson Moyers. He is the son of Ronald and Joy Moyers of Chaffee. O'Rourke is a 1999 graduate of Charleston High School. She received degrees in marketing and secondary business education from Southeast Missouri State University. She expects to receive a master's degree in school counseling from Southeast in May...

Randy and Teresa Leible of Perryville, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Leible of Jackson, to Terry Enderle. He is the son of Ronnie and Diana Enderle of Scott City. Leible is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is employed by Cape Girardeau School District as a second grade teacher at Clippard School...

BENTON, Mo. -- Cameron and Cathy Beggs of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Lynn Beggs, to Ethan David Watkins. He is the son of David and Kathy Watkins of Oran, Mo. Beggs is a 2009 graduate of Kelly High School. She is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Outback Steakhouse...

Lois Patrick of Frohna, Mo., and Len Whitener of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Becky A. Whitener, to Todd W. Gross, both of Jackson. He is the son of Carol Whitaker and Wayne R. Gross of Fruitland. Whitener is a graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Procter and Gamble...

Steve and Jamie Hinton of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Elizabeth Hinton, to Richard Alex Adams, both of Jackson. He is the son of Charlie Adams and Royce Kessel of Cape Girardeau. Hinton is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She graduated from the practical nursing program at Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center in 2010. She is a licensed practical nurse at Chateau Girardeau...

Sam and Sandra McMillan of Parkton, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Hathaway, to Dan Huebel, both of Fayetteville, N.C. He is the son of Tom and Barbara Huebel of Smyrna, Tenn., formerly of Cape Girardeau and Jackson. Hathaway is a registered nurse case manager at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville...

Dan and Dixie Culbertson of Springfield, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alaina Dee Culbertson, to Matthew Helderman, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Aaron and Mary Helderman of Whitewater. Culbertson expects to receive a master's degree in library science from the University of Missouri in December. She is employed at St. Louis University Law School Library...

WOLF LAKE, Ill. -- Robby and Marcey Smithey of Wolf Lake announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elaine Green, to Trenton Colby Colyer, both of McClure, Ill. He is the son of Randy and Angie Colyer of McClure. Green is a 2009 graduate of Shawnee High School. She is employed at Trinity Lutheran Day Care in Cape Girardeau...

Karen and Woody Woelfle of Drummonds, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Edie Allison Carpenter of Rochester, N.Y., to Christopher Niswonger. He is the son of Rick and Patti Niswonger of Munford, Tenn., formerly of Cape Girardeau and Jackson...

William Andrew White of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of his daughter, Lacey Leigh Marcella White, to Thor Edward Roempagel. He is the son of Kyong Ae Roempagel of Cape Girardeau. White is a 2006 graduate of John A. Logan College of Cosmetology...

Larry and Helen Holmes of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Loretta Rose Holmes, to Robert Stefan Lents, both of Jackson, Mo. He is the son of Dr. Russell and Robyn Lents of Jackson, Tenn. Holmes is a 2003 graduate of Scott City High School. She received a doctor of pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2009. She is manager of Kmart Pharmacy in Cape Girardeau...