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   Engagements
Kimberly Metcalfe of Cincinnati and Ryan Coy of Columbus announce their engagement. Ms. Metcalfe is the daughter of Chuck and Michelle Metcalfe of Mount Vernon, Ohio. She is a 2001 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and earned an associate’s degree in radiologic technology in 2004 from the University of Cincinnati... (click to read more)
Heather Seech of Cardinal Lane and Brandon Brown of Road 250E announce their engagement. Ms. Seech is the daughter of Michael J. Seech III of Wells, Nev., and Tonya M. Zearing of Elizabethtown. She is a 2001 graduate of Mojave High School in Las Vegas and is a student at Ivy Tech Community College... (click to read more)
Beth Rhodes-Pike and Bill Hummell, both of Elizabethtown, announce their engagement. Ms. Rhodes-Pike is the daughter of Leo and Paula Rhodes of West Road 50S and the sister of Greg and Tyler Rhodes of Columbus and Jeff Rhodes of Fishers. She has a daughter, Ashley Pike of Elizabethtown. She is a 1989 graduate... (click to read more)
Jennifer Jean Goble of Seymour and Quinton Derrel Moore of Columbus announce their engagement. Ms. Goble is the daughter of Mark and Patty Goble of Seymour. She is a 2001 graduate of Seymour High School. She graduated in 2006 from Ivy Tech Community College with an associate’s degree in medical assisting... (click to read more)
Dr. Elizabeth H. Latu of Oxnard, Calif., and Dr. Michael Marquez of Camarillo, Calif., announce their engagement. Dr. Latu is the daughter of Viliami and Hope Latu of Brookside Drive and the sister of Jonathan Latu. She is a 1993 graduate of Indiana Academy, a 1997 graduate of Hanover College and a 2003 graduate... (click to read more)
Lori Denise Nichols of Seymour and Kevin Michael Lister of Carmel announce their engagement. Ms. Nichols is the daughter of Mark and Denise Nichols of Seymour. She is a 2003 graduate of Seymour High School and a 2007 graduate of Ball State University, with a degree in elementary education... (click to read more)
Lindsay Rae Hansen of Greencastle and Luke Allen Jones of Columbus announce their engagement. Ms. Hansen is the daughter of Paul and Robin Hansen of Graytown, Ohio. She is a 2001 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, a 2005 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and a 2007 graduate of Bowling Green State University... (click to read more)
Dara Michelle Lawson and James Daniel Cox, both of Indinapolis, announce their engagement. Ms. Lawson is the daughter of Connie and Darrell Lawson of Columbus. She is a 2002 graduate of Columbus North High School and a 2006 graduate of Ball State University, with a degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse... (click to read more)
Sharon Cooper Taylor of Indianapolis, formerly of Columbus, and Donald Jessee of Speedway announce their engagement. A summer wedding is planned... (click to read more)
Julia Grace Perkinson and James David Oltman, both Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Perkinson is the daughter of Rick and Dixie Perkinson and the sister of Rebekah Perkinson. She is a 2003 graduate of Columbus East High School and works as a sales associate at Hobby Lobby... (click to read more)
Tracy Merrick and Johnny Howard announce their engagement. Ms. Merrick is the daughter of Ted and Debbie Merrick. She is a 1994 graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Howard is the son of Alvin and Sandra Howard, and the brother of Tabitha Howard. He has a son, Troy Howard... (click to read more)
Angela Suzanne Spurgeon of Southport and David Duane Foster of Seymour announce their engagement. Ms. Spurgeon is the daughter of Mark and Diane Spurgeon of Seymour, and the sister of Allison Johnson and Aaron Spurgeon, both of Columbus, and Andrew Spurgeon of Seymour. She is a graduate of Indiana University... (click to read more)
Megan Rene Hart and Joshua Robert Brougher, both of Evansville, announce their engagement. Ms. Hart is the daughter of Harold and LeeAnn Hart of Mount Vernon and Beverly and Greg Travis of Evansville. She is a 2004 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan Academy and is a student at Ivy Tech in Evansville... (click to read more)
Karissa Donnoe of Lafayette and Jordan Buss of South Randall Road announce their engagement. Ms. Donnoe is the daughter of Katrina and Chip Gutwein of Lafayette and Kate and Joe Donnoe II of West Lafayette. She plans to graduate from Purdue University in May and attend South Texas School of Law in Houston this fall... (click to read more)
Carrie Carr and Dave Carman, both of Hope, announce their engagement. Ms. Carr is the daughter of Shelia and Ed Cox of Nashville and Jim and Andi Carr of Coldwater, Mich. A 2002 graduate of Hauser High School, she is a student at IUPU Columbus and is employed by Irwin Union Bank... (click to read more)
Christina Ann Guthrie and Amol Vasant Damle, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Guthrie is the daughter of Rick Guthrie of Becks Grove Road and Melinda Guthrie of West Road 700S, and the sister of Jason Guthrie of Columbus. She is a 1996 graduate of Columbus North High School... (click to read more)

Ashley McGuire and Nathan Hargis, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. McGuire is the daughter of Peggy McGuire of East Oak Manor Drive and the sister of Rob and Tim McGuire. She is a 2001 graduate of McDowell Adult Education Center and is employed at Cummins Midrange Engine Plant... (click to read more)

Melody L. Hollin and Todd M. Burton, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Hollin is the daughter of the late Frances Ann and James Leon Hollin and the mother of Chelsea L. and Branden Turner. She is employed by SIHO Insurance Services. Mr. Burton is the son of Louie and Sharyn Burton... (click to read more)

Amanda Porter and Jeffrey Lister, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Porter is the daughter of Patti Porter Campbell of Miami Ridge Road and Jeff Marsh of East Road 300S. She is a graduate of McDowell Adult Education Center. Mr. Lister is the son of Robin Sears of Greenwood and Jeff Lister of Edinburgh... (click to read more)

Jenny Lewis and Chuck Behnke, both of Freetown, announce their engagement. Ms. Lewis is the daughter of Steven Lewis and Patricia Lewis of Columbus and the sister of Kelly Lewis of Columbus and Drew Fox of Dallas, Texas. She is a 2003 graduate of Columbus East High School and is a phlebotomist... (click to read more)

Candice Hampton and Corey Nentrup, both of Columbus, announce their engagement. Ms. Hampton is the daughter of Valerie and Steve Douglas of Columbus and Gary Hampton, also of Columbus. She is a 2005 graduate of Hauser High School and is studying for an associate’s degree in medical assisting... (click to read more)

Heather Ptacek and Michael Hanlon, both of Chicago, announce their engagement. Ms. Ptacek is the daughter of John and Susan Ptacek of Cassopolis, Mich. She is a 1994 graduate of Columbus North High School, a 1998 graduate of Indiana University and a 2004 graduate of Kellogg School of Business... (click to read more)

Sherri Arthur of Robinson, Ill., and Jeff Murrell of Oblong, Ill., announce their engagement. Ms. Arthur is the daughter of Lee and Jewell Arthur of Clover Court. She is a 1990 graduate of Indiana University and earned a master’s degree at Southern Illinois University in 1999. She is a social worker for South Eastern Special Education... (click to read more)


  Weddings
Albert Nolting and Emily Satterfield were married Dec. 22, 2007, at Bethel Baptist Church. The Rev. John McKay conducted the 4:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at The Commons Centre. The couple reside on Saylor Drive. The bride is the daughter of Walter and Teresa Satterfield of Brent Cross. She is a fourth grade teacher... (click to read more)
Michael Rice and Amanda Reed were married at 3:30 p.m. June 2, 2007, at East Columbus Christian Church. Ron Bridgewater officiated. A reception followed at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. The couple reside in Columbus. The bride is the daughter of James and Karen Reed of Elizabethtown... (click to read more)
Hayden Williamson and Christie Crippen were married Jan. 29, 2008, at Runaway Bay, Jamaica. A beach reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside in Brown County. The bride is the daughter of Tom and Carolyn Crippen of Lighthouse Point, Fla., and Carol Young of Columbus... (click to read more)
Michael Moman and Nikki Reel were married Feb. 16, 2008, at the Elks Lodge. David T. Schulz officiated. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside on Rosewood Lane. The bride is the daughter of Timothy Saylor and Robin Reel of Columbus. She is employed at Camp Atterbury... (click to read more)
Trent Patrick and Natalie Beasley were married Oct. 27, 2007, at Hawcreek Baptist Church. Ricky Leonard officiated. A reception followed at Hope Youth Center. The couple reside on South Road 550W. The bride is the daughter of Glenn and Cynthia Beasley of Greenwood. She is employed by Irwin Union Bank... (click to read more)
Daniel Lopez and Megan Patton were married at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007, at St. Ignatius Parish in Portland, Ore. A second ceremony was Dec. 29, 2007, at Chapel of San Gabriel in Quito, Ecuador. A reception is planned at 6 p.m. July 26 at the home of the bride’s family. Ms. Patton is the daughter of Janet and Steve Jones of Taylorsville... (click to read more)
Mike Evett and Shana Eaton were married at 7 p.m. Sept. 8, 2007, at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Magistrate David Najjar officiated. A reception followed in Featherston Barn at Conner Prairie. The couple reside in Washington, D.C. The bride is the daughter of Jim and Connie Eaton of Hope. She is an attorney with... (click to read more)
Mark Davis and Lynnetta Phillips were married Nov. 24, 2007, at Strong Tower Outreach Ministries. The Revs. Wilma Jackson and Jerry Ballard officiated. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple planned a wedding trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., and now reside on East Road 700S... (click to read more)
Santiago Villarreal and Alisha Lobdell were married at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2008, at Knights of Columbus, by Eddie Steele. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside on 31st Street. The bride is the daughter of Naomi McCennan of Mantoon, Ill., and James Lobdell of Hope... (click to read more)
Richard “Trey” Tapke III and Stacy Hege were married Oct. 27, 2007, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. Mark Teike conducted the 3:30 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at Harrison Lake Country Club. The couple planned a wedding trip to Jamaica. They reside in Park Hills, Ky. The bride is the daughter of Vance Hege... (click to read more)
Niles Frisbie and Brandy Sipes were married Sept. 15, 2007, at Simmons Winery. Virgil Clotfelter solemnized the 6:30 p.m. exchange of vows. A reception followed the ceremony. The couple reside on California Street. The bride is the daughter of Curt and Marrietta Sipes of West Indiana 46. She is employed in human resources... (click to read more)
Francisco Chinchilla and Angela VanOsdol were married at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 2007, at First Christian Church. Dean Mathis officiated. A reception followed at the Holiday Inn. The couple planned a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii. They reside in Portland, Ore. The bride is the daughter of Dale and Linda VanOsdol of Arlington Drive... (click to read more)

   Anniversaries
Ray and Dorothy Christophel of Harvard Court recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Mr. Christophel and the former Dorothy Hemesath were married March 6, 1948, at Oakley Methodist Church in Cincinnati by the Rev. R. Dibble. Mr. Christophel retired from Jackson-Jennings Co-op in Seymour in 1989... (click to read more)
Thomas L. and Patricia L. Day of Columbus will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. Mr. Day and the former Patricia Sullivan were married April 5, 1958, at Ogilville United Methodist Church. Mr. Day retired from Cummins Inc. after 41 years. Mrs. Day retired from Cummins Inc. after 30 years... (click to read more)
Dennis and Pam Hurst of Hillside Way recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy and a family dinner. Mr. Hurst and the former Pamela Brooks were married March 22, 1968, at the Church of the Brethren in Trotwood, Ohio. Mr. Hurst is an engineer at Cummins Inc. Mrs. Hurst retired as a registered nurse... (click to read more)
James P. and Joyce A. Willis of East 25th Street celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. Mr. Willis and the former Joyce Edwards were married March 24, 1968, at First Methodist Church by the Revs. James Keith and David Shepard. Mr. Willis retired from The Republic. Mrs. Willis is a homemaker... (click to read more)
Robert and Sue Singelais of Edinburgh plan to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Mr. Singelais and the former Sandra Sue Baughman were married March 25, 1978, at Whiteland Old Time Missionary Baptist Church by the Rev. Bill McElroy. Mr. Singelais is employed by Encom Technologies... (click to read more)
John and Judi Boldt of East Hyde Court plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and renew their vows with family at Camp Arcadia in Arcadia, Mich., this summer. Mr. Boldt and the former Judi Jasper were married March 29, 1958, at Michigan State University Alumni Memorial Chapel... (click to read more)
Harlan and Virginia Burbrink of Shelby County planned to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their family Saturday at St. George Lutheran Church near Edinburgh. Mr. Burbrink and the former Virginia Conner were married March 23, 1958, at East Columbus United Methodist Church... (click to read more)
Steve and Judy Shutters of Gilmore Street plan to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary Tuesday. Mr. Shutters and the former Judy Elaine Kilby were married March 18, 1978, at First Christian Church by the Rev. Ard Hoven... (click to read more)
Norman and Carol Fleetwood of Jonesville Road plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their family from 1 to 4:30 p.m. March 22 at 3803 Greenbriar Drive. Mr. Fleetwood and the former Carol Moorman were married March 23, 1958, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church... (click to read more)
Thomas and Nancy Bennardo of 13th Street plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Caribbean cruise. Mr. Bennardo and the former Nancy Flickinger were married March 16, 1958, in Columbus by the Rev. Oren Young. Mr. Bennardo retired from Cummins Inc. and Mrs. Bennardo retired... (click to read more)
Richard and Jacquelyn Finke of Hope plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house given by their children from 2 to 5 p.m. today in the Family Arts Building at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Mr. Finke and the former Jacquelyn Nail were married March 16, 1958... (click to read more)
Leon O. and Carolyn Jean Jenkins of Cheyenne Trail plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their children from 2 to 5 p .m. March 22 at Bartholomew County Senior Center. Mr. Jenkins and the former Carolyn Jean King were married March 2, 1958... (click to read more)
Roger and Sondra Gilley of South Road 550W celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in July with a trip through the southeastern United States, concluding the celebration with a four-day trip from their children and grandchildren to the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg, Tenn... (click to read more)
Roy and Velva Williams of Road 700N plan to celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary at an open house to be given by their grandchildren from 2 to 4 p.m. March 8 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Hope. Mr. Williams and the former Velva Steele... (click to read more)