Larkins-Thorne

KeLeigh Nicole Larkins and Bobby Joe Thorne were married May 21, 2005, at First Baptist Church in Jackson. Kristine Marshall of St. Louis performed the ceremony. Soloist was Erica Gianesin of Jackson.

The bride is the daughter of Gary Larkins of Jackson, and the late Barbara Holmes of Batesville, Ark. The groom is the son of Karen Blumenberg of Oak Ridge and Billy Thorne Sr. of Chaffee, Mo.

Maid of honor was Crystal Edwards of Jackson. Bridesmaids were Jamie Bowman of Cape Girardeau, Jamie Rogers, Bekah Stevens, Amanda Balsman, all of Jackson, and Pam Jones of Scott City.

Daniel Bowman of Cape Girardeau was best man. Groomsmen were Billy Thorne Jr. and Travis Thomas of Cape Girardeau, brothers of the groom; Shannon Bomar of Whitewater; Josh Worthy of Jackson, cousin of the groom; and Junior Swift of Cape Girardeau. Usher was Zach Collins of Imperial, Mo., cousin of the bride.

Flower girl was Hailey Thorne, daughter of the groom. Ringbearer was Christopher Bowman of Cape Girardeau.

The reception was held at the Elks Lodge in Jackson.

Mrs. Thorne is a 1999 graduate of Jackson High School. She is a dental assistant at Cross Trails Medical Center.

The groom is a 1995 graduate of Jackson High School. He is a backhoe operator with Union Pacific Railroad.

The couple is residing in Jackson.