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THE TIMES shreveporttimes.com 6D SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 ivy To ptmx four amwmeenmtto, c8 4 J-7- h. Postel-Mitchell Funk-Mitchell Wray-Moody 1 i.jm yw 4wny.tlyf''ri 4 sir 44 3 1 I If 'tl if I I tk 1 .1 i '(V La v. 4 'f'f It Special to The Times 1 I A. I -A jL Jeany Madison Postel Bride-elect of Jay Eben Mitchell Jeany Madison Postel and Jay Eben Mitchell, both of Shreveport, are engaged to be married on Monday, April 7, 2008, at sunset in Sans Souci, Jamaica. The bride-elect is the daughter of Young Mi and Jim Pittman of Bossier Citv.

The prospective groom is the son of Ginger Clarke Williams and Jeffrey Mitchell. Jeany is an Esthetician and owner of Skin Technology and Jay is a 4th generation jeweler at Clarkes Jewelers. After the wedding, the couple ill reside in Shreveport. Rosers-Kimbell Photo by Custom Creations Ginger DeAnne Funk Weds Corey Shane Mitchell Ginger DeAnne Funk and Corey Shane Mitchell were united in marriage at six o'clock in the evening on March 15, 2008, at Moonlight and Lace Bed and Breakfast in Mansfield, LA. Bro.

Matte ate officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Roger and Gloria Funk of Shreveport. She is the granddaughter of the late Leon and Bobbie Franks and Doyle and Nell Funk, all of Shreveport The groom is the son of Ardie and Candy Mitchell of Bossier City. He is the grandson of Eleanor Clark and the late Thomas Clark and Grady and Dot ileher, all of Bossier City. Escorted by her father, the bride chose a Cinderella gown by Casablanca.

The strapless bodice featured a soft sweetheart neckline and was completely adorned with an elaborate hand-embroidered design with crystals. The same design was added to the full tulle skirt and also trailed down the chapel length train. She wore a three quarter length veil of silk illusion ith a matching floral embroidered design with clear bead and sequin accents. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of pink hydrangeas and a mix of roses in various shades of pink designed by Custom Creations. Jennifer Funk, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor.

Bridesmaids were Jackie Funk, Teresa Funk, sisters of the bride, and Rachel Couvillion. Paige Coghill, the bride's niece, served as flower girl. Mikey Whitlow served as best man. Groomsmen were Tanner Litton. Steve Hoff, Kyle Davis and Donnie Molock.

Jackson Funk and Braiden Coghill, nephews of the bride, served as ring bearers. Following the ceremony, guests were entertained at Moonlight and Lace with Mike's Light and Sound. Ginger is a graduate of Southwood High School and is a hairstylist at True Colors Hair Salon. Corey is a graduate of Parkway High School and is employed at Fed Fa Freight. Following their honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Shreveport.

f-Axi Little Photo by Ooodall Photographic Gallery Christine Elizabeth Wray Weds Robert Frank Moody Christine Elizabeth Wray of Shreveport, Louisiana and Robert Frank Moody of Waco, Texas were united in marriage at six o'clock in the evening on' Saturday, March 15, 20(18, at Noel Memorial I'nited Methodist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating was Dr. Mark Martin of Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Shreveport. Music was provided by organist, James Kimmcl, trumpeter, Bradley Cates, soloist, Landon Gilmore, all of Waco, and flutist, Katie Charton of Ilarriman, Tennessee. A reception followed at East Ridge Country Club with musical entertainment provided by Johnny Earthquake and the Quartermoon.

Floral arrangements were by Dianne Feducia and the cake was by Alyson Foreman of A Piece of Cake. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Downing Wray, III of Shreveport. She is the granddaughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George Downing Wray, Jr. of Shreveport, Mr. Hans William Lange of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Melissa McMurry Lange of Knoxville, Tennessee.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson Moody, Jr. of Waco. He is the grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Jackson Moody, Sr. of Lawrenceville, Georgia and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garner Charton.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory strapless gown designed by La Sposa from Sue Peyton's of Shreveport. Exquisite alencon lace covered the dress and the neckline featured a delicate scalloped edge. The fitted skirt fell into a stunning cathedral train. The bride wore an ivory cathedral length veil. She carried a bouquet of peonies.

Lauren Elise Owens of Shreveport, Louisiana served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Molly Kristen Baldwin of Ft. Worth, Texas, Rachel Eleanor Hill of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kathryn Galloway Jordan of Lafayette, Louisiana, Michelle Ashley Crumpton of Waco, Texas and Melissa Margaret Claes of Piano, Texas. Robert Jackson Moody, father of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Smitherman Wray and William George Wray, brothers of the bride, both of Shreveport, Matthew Steven Swope, of Atlanta, Georgia, Michael William Perry, of Fayetteville, Georgia and John Patrick Rountree.

of Longview, Texas. Ushers were Jerod Bradley Patchin and Chad Wesley Ware, both of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jason Bryant Moody of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Aaron Moishe Mutnick, of Waco, Texas. Christine is a 2002 graduate of Caddo Magnet High School and a 2006 graduate of Baylor University, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She earned her Master's degree and teaching certificate from Baylor University in August, 2007.

She is employed as a 2nd grade teacher with the Waco Independent School District. Robbie is a 2001 graduate of Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Georgia and a 2005 graduate of Baylor University. He is a fall 2007 graduate of the Baylor University School of Law. iaatmi. wiiAALS Marionneaux-McGaha Pnoto by Kelly Cathey Photography Mandy Suanne Rogers and (iarrett Brown Kimbell, both of Shreveport.

are engaged to be married on Saturday. July 19, 2008, at first United Methodist Church, Couch Chapel, Shreveport, LA. The bride-elect is the daughter of Randy and Cathy Rogers of Shreveport. She is the granddaughter of Harold and Betty Rogers of Magnolia, AR and Lewis and Glenda Griffin of Taylor, AR. The future groom is the son of Renee Kimbell of Shreveport.

He is the grandson of Raymond Brown and the late Pat Brow of Shreveport. Mandy is a graduate of LSL'S and is currently employed at South Highlands Elementary Magnet School, (iarrett is a graduate of LSU-Baton Rouge. He is presently employed as a Petroleum Landman with O'Brien Resources. LLC. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Shreveport.

Kelsch-Johnson Photo Dy Legacy Photography 50 years Paul Chapman Little and Dolores Bartlett Little of Elm Grove, LA celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 26, 2008. The couple married on January 26, 1958 at Chenault Air Force Base in Lake Charles, LA. Their children Patricia Hoen. Paillette Freeman of Washington State and Paul Little and Bart Little of Shreveport, hosted a reception for the couple January 26th at Savoie's. They have eleven grandchildren and five Alter a wedding trip to Costa Rica, the couple will live in aco, Texas.

Butler-Williams Phelps "fx 7 IftriNmi-r, wm-r, 1 lim ihumihiiihi 1 im SW- if lJ lT' bpeciai to rne Tines )j 'R 1 a wM- 1 (v -1 1 1 50 years Winston and Darnell Phelps of Shreveport celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on March 15, 2008 at Summer Grove Baptist Church from 2-4 p.m. The couple married on March 13. 1958 in Logansport, LA. Their children are Scott and Karen Phelps of Shreveport. Jean and Gus Hall of Mansfield and Shirley Claire of Santa Rosa.

CA. They have eight grandchildren and four Amanda Rae Butler Scott Bride-elect of Patrick Nolan Williams Amanda Rae Butler and Patrick Nolan Williams, both of Bossier City, will be married Saturday, March 29, 2008, at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Shreveport, LA. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Butler of Kenner. LA. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Torgerson of Vucipa, CA and Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Butler of Paris. TX. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Hubert Williams, Jr. of Blanchard, LA. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Williams, Sr.

of Blanchard. A and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dice of Shreveport Amanda attended LSU-Shreveport and is emploved with McLlroy Metal of Bossier City. Patrick attended Bossier Parish Community College and is emploved bv Pcttigrew Company of Shreveport.

The couple will reside in Bossier City. Photo by Owen Photography Crystal Marie Kelsch and Keith Alan Johnson, both of Shreveport, LA, are engaged to be married on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at American Rose Center, Greenwood. LA. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kim and Clyde Kelsch of Shreveport She is the granddaughter of Hazel Marie Wilder of Shreveport and James II. Mushko of Haughton.

The future groom is the son of Yelma and Keith Johnson of Benton. He is the grandson of Alice Emanuel of Shreveport, Joyce Hagan of Benton and Olaf Johnson of San Diego, CA. Crystal attended LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and is currently employed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood. TX. Keith is a graduate of LSUS.

He is employed with Jamieson Fence Supply in Houston, TX as a manager trainee. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Porter, TX. Mason-Woods DeShema Shannetta Mason and Shawn Ray Woods, both of Dallas, TX. plan to marry March 22, 2008, at Balenstine Hopkins. Shreveport, LA.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Mrs. Jacqueline Mason of Shreveport. The future groom is the son of Mrs. Patricia Samuels of Catuna. LA.

fk-r the wedding, the couple will resi.U in Dallas. Pnoto oy boo Lydia Vtf'ison Nicole Lynn Marionneaux Weds James Paxton McGaha Nicole Lynn Marionneaux and James Paxton McGaha of Shreveport were united in marriage at seven o'clock in the evening on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at First United Methodist Church. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. Pat Day. Christie Trenado served as reader.

Music was provided by Four Seasons String Quartet A reception followed at Barnwell Center with musical entertainment provided by Walker Street Band. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Marionneaux of Shreveport She is the granddaughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Bob King of Colorado Springs, CO, Mr. Ralph Marionneaux of Shreveport, Mrs. Ramona Segrest, also of Shreveport, and Mr. and Mrs.

Jake Segrest of Grand Junction, CO. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Patrick McGaha. He is the grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. James Alton Gordon of Yaoo, MS. The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father. Amie Marionneaux of Fort Worth, TX served as matron of honor and Amie Ogle of Dallas, TX served as maid of honor, both sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids were Danae Guillory.

Kellie Gross and Brittney Palmer, all of Shreveport, and Michael Anne Pettiete and Abby Tuminello, both of Dallas. TX. Emma Kathryn Landry served as flower girl. Greeters were Chanel and James Segrest James Patrick McGaha served as best man. Groomsmen were Ryan Day, Frank Lillty, Cori Hilliam and Anthony Cameron, all of Shreveport, Jacob Williamson of Oxford.

MS and Nick Sims of New Orleans. A stub Kukket was the ring bearer. Nicole is a graduate of Loyola College Prep. She attended Stephan F. Austin University and then graduated from Paul Mitchell in Dallas.

TX. Nicole is currently a stylist at Encore Salon. Paxton is a graduate of Captain Shreve High School and attended Ole Miss University. He is employed at Wicker Construction. After a honeymoon to Scotland and Ireland, the couple will reside in Shreveport 2v Mi Sir Tubbs-Sumrall Crystal Leanne Tubbs and Jemmy Shea Sumrall.

both of Clinton, MS. plan to marry March 1 5. 2008 at Cedar Grove Mansion, Vickshurg. MS. 1 he future bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Billy W. Tubbs or Princeton. LA. The future groom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Sumrall of Clinton. MS. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Climnn. MS.

Green-Abernathy Lindsay Catherine Green and Scott Fredrick Abernathy, both of Shreveport, plan to marry July 1 4, 2008. on the Medano Beach, Cabo San Lucas. Mexico. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Gary A. Green of Shreveport The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Abernathy ofCarlvle.IL. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Shreveport.

60 years Bill and Edith Scott celebrated their With wedding anniversary on March 13, 2IMI8. They have three daughters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The couple married on March 13. 1948..