Crader-Leazenby

Burfordville Baptist Church was the setting Sept. 25, 2004, for the wedding of Samantha Jo Crader and Joseph Riley Leazenby. Patrick Tankersley performed the ceremony.

Parents of the couple are Randy and Martha Crader of Burfordville, and Doyle and Linda Leazenby of Marble Hill, Mo.

Maid of honor was Jessica Koch of Jackson. Bridesmaids were Kristy Haler, cousin of the bride; Sara Dameron; Juanita Walker, sister of the groom; Marisa Meyer, cousin of the bride; Darryl Ann Jenkins; and Rachel Leazenby, sister of the groom.

Travis Crader, brother of the bride, was best man. Groomsmen were Justin Crader, brother of the bride; Dustin Lincoln; Dale Welker; Chris Meyer, cousin of the bride; Randy Ratcliff and Eric Broshuis. Ushers were Nick Stearns, cousin of the bride, and Jerry "Bubba" Holt.

Candlelighters were mothers of the bride and groom.

Flower girl was Jesse Welker and ringbearer was Lucas Wendle, niece and nephew of the groom.

Jennifer Leimer attended the guest book.

A reception, dinner and dance was held after the ceremony. Servers were Roger and Margie Koehler, uncle and aunt of the bride; Kathryn Stearns, aunt of the bride; and Brenda Hatch, aunt of the groom.

The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Sept. 24 at their home.

Mrs. Leazenby is a 2003 graduate of Jackson High School. She is employed at Wal-Mart Pharmacy in Jackson.

The groom is a 1997 graduate of Woodland High School. He is employed at Ray's Tire and Auto in Jackson.

The couple is residing in Marble Hill.