Engagements from August 2011

Amanda Leigh Sanchez and Randy Eugene Smith II of Houston, Texas, announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Carlos Sanchez of Navasota, Texas, and the late Tammy Carrell of Shiro, Texas. Smith is the son of Randy Smith of Richmond, Calif., and Karen Smith of Cape Girardeau...

Steve and Debbie Reynolds and Mike and Tammy Hertenstein of Mt. Vernon, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Nicole Hertenstein, to Jason Glennon Crowell, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Terry and Terry Crowell of Cape Girardeau...

David and Julie Walker of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Gale Walker, to Brandon Garret Smith, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Mackal and Cynthia Smith of Ballwin, Mo. Walker is a 2007 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Webster University in 2011, and plans to pursue a master's degree in art therapy at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville...

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Seabaugh of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Seabaugh, to Jeremy Meystedt, both of Jackson. He is the son of Denise Meystedt of Cape Girardeau and Mr. and Mrs. David Meystedt of Jackson. Seabaugh is a 2009 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Cape Care for Women...

Ted and Gail Guffey of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Shanna Strickland, to Michael Usher of Goreville, Ill. He is the son of Eddie and Janet Usher of Marion, Ill. Strickland received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is a registered nurse at Doctors Park Surgery Center in Cape Girardeau...

Dennis and Lois Shearrer of Poplar Bluff, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Jeanette Shearrer, to Albert Marion Spradling IV, both of Poplar Bluff. He is the son of Albert M. Spradling III and Pam Spradling of Cape Girardeau. Shearrer is a 1995 graduate of Bernie High School in Bernie, Mo. ...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Richard and Carol Hodge of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Hodge, to Andy Palisch, both of Scott City. He is the son of Clayton and Susan Palisch of Scott City. Hodge is a 2005 graduate of Chaffee High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. She is a third grade teacher with Scott City School District...

Steve and Geta Parker of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Dawn Kimmich, to Daniel Milas Randol. He is the son of Patricia Randol of Jackson, and the late Richard "Dick" Randol. Kimmich is a 1993 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a nurse with Visiting Nurse Association...

Richard and Kathy McCuan of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin McCuan, to Brian Schlichting. He is the son of Roger and Christine Schlichting of Frohna, Mo. McCuan is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and is taking courses through American Institute of Banking to earn a bank marketing degree. She is employed at the Bank of Missouri...

Jim and Kristin Wherley of Ozark, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Wherley, to Andrew Koenig. He is the son of Larry and Tammie Koenig of Jackson. Wherley is a 2008 graduate of Ozark High School. She expects to receive a degree in magazine journalism and sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2012...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Dale and Lisa Meyer of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Chantelle Renee Meyer, to Derik Ivan Reagan. He is the son of Mike and Cathy Reagan of Patton, Mo., and Joseph and Melissa Chacon of Albuquerque, N.M...

Ronald and Paula Throop of Kelso, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Holloway, to Craig Raney, both of Jackson. He is the son of Robert and Rebecca Raney of Mt. Vernon, Ill. Holloway is a 2002 graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor's degree in secondary English education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2005, and a master's in secondary education from Southeast in 2008. ...

Gayla Crabtree of Cape Girardeau announces the engagement of her daughter, Tabatha Ann Crabtree, to Wayne Thomas Essner. He is the son of Ralph and Donna Essner of Kelso, Mo. Crabtree is also the daughter of the late Michael Crabtree. Crabtree is a graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed at Cargill in Sikeston, Mo...

Scott Cummings and Carol Cummings of Jefferson City, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Cummings, to Chris Kuykendall, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Jeff Hart and Kathy Kuykendall of East Prairie, Mo. Cummings is a 2003 graduate of Helias High School in Jefferson City. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a registered nurse at Southeast Hospital NICU...

William and Kimberly Stovall of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Kassie Nicole Stovall, to Kristopher Todd Brown. He is the son of Gregory and Katherine Brown of Jackson. Stovall is a graduate of Central High School. Brown is a graduate of Jackson High School, and Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. He is employed at Air Solutions in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Kevin and Susan Stanfield of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Cortney Lynne Stanfield, to Matthew Kyle Strickland. He is the son of Robert "Bob" and Jeanette "Jenny" Strickland of Cape Girardeau. Stanfield is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 2008. She is a customer service representative and Junior Savers director at First State Community Bank...

Brad and Marnie Ward of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Hailey Lynn Ward, to Robert Allen Cunningham, both of Henderson, Tenn. He is the son of Sheri Cunningham of Whitewater and Jack Cunningham of Cape Girardeau. Ward is a 2009 graduate of Jackson High School. She is attending Adamsville Institute of Hair Design...

KENNETT, Mo. -- Scott and Margaret Webb of Kennett announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Nicole Webb, to Jeremy Lee Griffin. He is the son of Bud and Regina Griffin of Sikeston, Mo., and Deanna and Michael Tierney of Wells, Nev. Webb is a 2004 graduate of Kennett High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010, and is pursuing a master's degree in history...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Daniel Lukefahr and Patricia Lukefahr of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Corin Lukefahr, to Patrick James Galeski. He is the son of Tony and Donna Galeski of Perryville. Lukefahr is a 2000 graduate of Perryville High School. ...

Chris and Karen Rosenquist of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Rosenquist, to Alex Joseph Ressel. He is the son of Mark and Jane Ressel of Kelso, Mo. Rosenquist is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame Regional High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University. She is employed in ICU at Southeast Hospital...

Mattie Prince of Charleston, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Mary Jane Prince, to Zac Caldwell, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of William and Freida Caldwell of Thebes, Ill., and the late Vivian Caldwell. Prince is also the daughter of the late James Prince...

Kenneth and Carol Schmidt of Friedheim announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Schmidt, to Michael Bachmann. He is the son of Mark and Melissa Bachmann of Perryville, Mo. Schmidt is a 2005 graduate of Jackson High School. She is pursuing a degree in business administration from Mineral Area College. She is employed at HealthPoint Rehab in Cape Girardeau...