Matthews-DeBrower

Lori Ann Matthews and Robert David DeBrower were married Oct. 28, 2006, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. The Rev. David Johnson performed the ceremony. Organist was Orville Perr Jr. and soloist was Robyn Hosp, both of Jackson.

The bride is the daughter of Harold and Wanda Matthews of Burfordville. The groom is the son of Karron DeBrower of Cape Girardeau, and the late David DeBrower.

Maid of honor was Michaela Matthews, daughter of the bride, and matron of honor was Heidi Hitt of Burfordville, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tabitha Matthews of Burfordville, sister-in-law of the bride; Debbie Evans of Jackson, sister of the groom; Teresa McCain of St. Louis, cousin of the bride; Susie Petzoldt of Fruitland; Brooke and Amanda Evans of Jackson, both nieces of the groom.

Keith McElmurry of Scott City was best man. Groomsmen were Chris Freeman of Marshall, Mo.; Jasen Wessell and Darrell Sievers of Jackson; Dwayne Matthews of Scopus, Mo., brother of the bride; James Hitt of Burfordville, brother-in-law of the bride; David and Michael Matthews of Burfordville, brothers of the bride. Ushers were David and Michael Matthews.

Flower girl was Makenna Wessell, daughter of Jasen and Alissa Wessell. Ringbearer was Levi Kaelin, son of Patrick and Kimberly Kaelin of Jackson.

Jennifer Wallis attended the guest book.

The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Servers were Stacey Heisserer and Wendy Dry.

The bride's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Oct. 27 at the KC Hall.

Mrs. DeBrower is a graduate of Jackson High School and of Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center.

The groom is a graduate of Jackson High School and of Rankin Technical College. He is a lead serviceman with AmerenUE.

After a wedding trip to Colorado, the couple resides in Burfordville.