Hoopingarner-Wilkerson

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Kimberly Ann Hoopingarner and Paul E.D. Wilkerson were married Dec. 29, 2003, at the home of the Rev. E.D. Francis in Jackson. Rev. Francis performed the ceremony.

Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoopingarner of Puxico, Mo. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wilkerson of Chaffee.

Maid of honor was Melinda Hoopingarner of Puxico, sister of the bride.

Joe Ramsey of Millersville was best man.

Mrs. Wilkerson is a graduate of Puxico High School. She is employed at Puxico Nursing Center. She is a member of the National Guard and expects to leave in April for training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

The groom attended Jackson High School in Jackson, and is serving with the National Guard in Fort Jackson. He is employed at Wethington Tire in Bloomfield, Mo.

The couple resides in Allenville.