Cook-Collier

Ashley LeAnn Cook and Derik Alden Collier were married April 16, 2005, at Little Whitewater Baptist Church. Jim Collins performed the ceremony.

Parents of the bride are Keith Cook of Patton, Mo., and the late Sheila Cook. The groom is the son of Kevin Collier of Jackson and Pamela Brethold of Patton.

The bride was presented in marriage by her uncle, Buddy Campbell of Fruitland.

Maid of honor was Lindsey Jones of Patton. Bridesmaids were Martha Zimmer of Patton, Amber Simms of Virginia, and Holly Hobeck of Jackson.

Evan Kamp of Patton was best man. Groomsmen were Dylan McCutcheon of Jackson, Michael Collier of Patton, and Lucas Collier of Jackson. Ushers were Jade Sewell and Kevin Statler of Patton.

Flower girl was Abigail Patton, daughter of Will and Tamera Patton of Springfield, Ill. Ringbearer was Caleb Dameron, son of Tim and Heather Dameron of Jackson.

Candlelighter was Tara Messmer of Jackson.

The mothers' candles were lit by Pamela Brethold and by Sherry Campbell of Jackson for Sheila Cook.

The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson.

The couple resides in Scopus, Mo.