Sneathen-Beal

Centenary United Methodist Church was the setting for the wedding Oct. 14, 2006, of Jill Diana Sneathen and Darrin Edwin Beal. The Rev. Ann Mowery and Jeff Long performed the ceremony.

Parents of the couple are William and Judy Sneathen of Cape Girardeau, and Larry and Sue Beal of Advance, Mo.

Maid of honor was Kelly Riggs of Cape Girardeau, and matron of honor was Heather Malloy of Dexter, Mo. Bridesmaids were Jamie Dunlap of Cape Girardeau and Shanna Sadler of Chaffee, Mo.

Jason Westbrook of Advance was best man. Groomsmen were Jordyn Hazel, Andrew Lanpher and Joe Freed, all of Advance. Ushers were Steve and Keith Beal of Advance, brothers of the groom; Jordan Sneathen of Gordonville, cousin of the bride; and Allen Malloy of Dexter.

Candlelighters were Ashley and Kaylyn Sneathen, cousins of the bride. Ashley is the daughter of Randy Sneathen and Janet Wade of Jackson. Kaylyn is the daughter of Jeff and Sandra Sneathen of Gordonville.

Flower girl was Mackenzie Beal, daughter of Keith and Wendy Beal.

Cathy Sneathen of Cape Girardeau, aunt of the bride, attended the guest book.

The reception was held at Drury Lodge.

The groom hosted the rehearsal dinner Oct. 13 at the church's Family Life Center.

Mrs. Beal received an associate degree in radiology from Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is an interventional radiology technologist at Southeast Hospital.

The groom is a leadman and steel welder at Manac Trailers Inc.

After a wedding trip to the Mayan Riviera, the couple resides in New Hamburg, Mo.