Engagements from August 2013

SEDGEWICKVILLE, Mo. -- Randy Mayfield of Sedgewickville announces the engagement of his daughter, Lindsey Jo Mayfield, to Dylan Lee Abbott. He is the son of Harry and Jacqueline Abbott of Oak Ridge. Lindsey is also the daughter of the late Carol Mayfield...

BENTON, Mo. -- Michelle and Boyd Pattengill of Benton announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittney Elizabeth Heuring, to Brock Thomas Powers. He is the son of Teresa and Doug White of Puxico, Mo., and Michael Powers of The Woodlands, Texas. Brittney is also the daughter of the late Kenny Joe Heuring...

Brent and Diane Ashcraft of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Ellen Marie Ashcraft, to Christopher Stosh Lovett. He is the son of Jim and Taryn Lovett of Charleston, Mo. Ellen is a 2010 graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School at Benton, Mo. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at SoutheastHEALTH and Montgomery Bank...

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Robert and Faye Kasten of Altenburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Morgan Kasten, to Gregory Tyler Wibbenmeyer. He is the son of Robert Wibbenmeyer of Uniontown, Mo., and Judilynn Sanzone of New York. Brooke is a registered nurse at SoutheastHEALTH...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Gene and Leola Bock of Uniontown, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Renee Bock, to Bruce Wayne House, both of Perryville. He is the son of Dennis and Joanne House of Perryville. Michelle is a graduate of Perryville High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She is a third grade teacher with Perry County School District...

Gail Amick of Chaffee, Mo., and Mark Amick of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Michelle Amick, to Blake Michael Dirnberger. He is the son of Kenny and Laverne Dirnberger of Benton, Mo. Lindsey is a 2006 graduate of Scott City High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2011. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- The engagement of Yolanda Marie Rauch-Robinson and Daniel Gerard Schlosser is announced by their children. Yolanda is the daughter of Bill and Janie Rauch of Chaffee. She is a medical assistant at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Mo...

Keith and Beth Keller of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Blythe Nicole Schmitt, to Andrew Michael Bertrand. He is the son of Cherri Bertand of Jackson, and the late Harry Bertrand Jr. Blythe is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a doctor of physical therapy from Maryville University in 2012. She is a physical therapist at Rehab Care in St. Louis...

Harlan and Doris Smothers of Gordonville announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Smothers, to Scot Kluesner. He is the son of Pete and Kim Kluesner of Chaffee, Mo. Bethany is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School, and is a student at SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is employed at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Gary and Kim Vandeven of Marble Hill announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby Kaye Vandeven, to Jesse Wade Long. He is the son of D.J. and Laurie Long of Marble Hill. Shelby is a 2010 graduate of Leopold High School. She expects to receive a degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at Cracker Barrel in Cape Girardeau...

Riche and Donna Walker of Advance, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ann Walker, to Jerry Richard Stovall. He is the son of Mike and Debbie Brown of Whitewater, and the late Rodney Stovall of Jackson. Sara is a 2005 graduate of Advance High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in human environmental studies from Southeast Missouri State University in 2009. She is a teacher at Horizons Enrichment Center in Cape Girardeau...

Derrell and Gina White of Miami, Okla., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Marie White, to Eric David Poythress. He is the son of Roger and Bonnie Poythress of Jackson. Kara is a 2006 graduate of Miami High School. She received an associate degree in psychology and sociology from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in 2010. She is an undergraduate student at Northeastern State University studying psychology and social welfare...

The engagement of Chelsea Todt and Samuel Stephens IV is announced by their parents. Chelsea is the daughter of Melanie and Greg Balsman and Charles and Deana Todt, all of Cape Girardeau. She is a secretary and bookkeeper at Todt Roofing. Samuel is the son of Samuel and Roberta Stephens of Harviell, Mo...

ORAN, Mo. -- Kenny and Joyce Pobst of Oran announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Ann Pobst, to Shannon Neal Whitworth. He is the son of Rick and Charlotte Whitworth of Chaffee, Mo. Stephanie is a 1999 graduate of Oran High School. She is employed at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Jeffrey and Avis Bollinger of Burfordville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sierra Desire Bollinger, to Drew Hollingsworth McWilson. He is the son of Fred and Beverly McWilson of Jackson. Sierra is a 2008 graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in biomedical sciences from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011. She is employed at BioKyowa...

Dennis and Shelly Huckstep of Scott City announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather DeLynn Huckstep, to Dustin Anthony LeGrand. He is the son of Donnie and Gera LeGrand of Benton, Mo., and Nancy and Bill Williams of Jackson. Heather is a 2008 graduate of Scott City High School, and received a bachelor of science degree in health management from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an activities assistant at McKnight Place...

April Walton of Covington, Tenn., and Donnie and Shari Walton of Holts Summit, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Walton, to Shane Steck, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Bob and Judy Steck of Jackson, Dan and Lisa Greene of Cape Girardeau, and the late Tempa Greene...

David and Carla Robert of Benton, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mindy Robert, to Brad Crader. He is the son of Stanley and Deborah Crader of Jackson. Mindy is a 2006 graduate of Kelly High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Southeast Missouri State University in 2010. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...

Caroline Hoxworth and Tim and Paula Pickens of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jesse Nicole Pickens, to Kevin Andrew Peeler. He is the son of Robert and Trudy Peeler of McClure, Ill. Jesse is a 2006 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Southeast Hospital...

James and Linda Payton of Kansas City, Mo., announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Lauren Payton, to Aron Meystedt, both of Dallas, Texas. He is the son of Kermit and Sandy Meystedt of Cape Girardeau. Lauren received a bachelor of science degree in commercial photography from Southeast Missouri State University in 2012. She is a free lance photographer in Dallas...

Janet Landewee of Kelso, Mo., announces the engagement of her daughter, Vanessa Rae Landewee, to John Eric Klein, both of Cape Girardeau. He is the son of Kelli and Rodney Clutts of Anna, Ill., and Larry and Ruthy Klein of Cairo, Ill. Vanessa is also the daughter of the late Anthony Landewee...

Richard and Jan Kinsey of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Suzanne Kinsey, to Kory Paul Kitchen. He is the son of Terry and Barbara Kitchen of Cape Girardeau. Lauren is a 2008 graduate of Central High School, and a 2012 graduate of SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a registered nurse at the Lutheran Home...

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Charlie and Sue Hoehn of Perryville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Sue Hoehn, to Christopher Paul Besand. He is the son of Paul and Lisa Besand of Perryville. Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Perryville High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University in 2007. She is a registered dietitian at Saint Francis Medical Center...

The Rev. Gary and Rose Brothers of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Brothers, to David Urzi, both of St. Louis. He is the son of Tony and Debbie Urzi of Wentzville, Mo. Julie is a graduate of Jackson High School. She received a bachelor of arts in government from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla., a master's in business administration from St. ...

Tim and Kandy Abner of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Suzanne Abner, to Robert Theodore Holzum. He is the son of Ted and Vicki Holzum of Jackson. Amanda is a 2005 graduate of Woodland High School, and 2006 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is a hairstylist at Concepts Styling Salon in Cape Girardeau...

Patricia Ann Bigham and Jacob Scott Lindsay announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Greg Hohler of Jackson and Christine Graham of Cape Girardeau. Jacob is the son of Scott and Sharon Lindsay of Sedgewickville, Mo., and Gina Solak of Jackson...

Randy and Sharon McClard of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, MeKisha Renee McClard, to Lance Michael Evans. He is the son of Perry and Pamala Evans of Jackson. MeKisha is a 1998 graduate of Jackson High School, and 2008 graduate of Trendsetters School of Cosmetology. She is manager at Sport Clips in Cape Girardeau...