Wedding Announcements

Weddings, July 2001

CARTER-BAKSHT exchange wedding vows
Kristi Kay Carter and Jonathan Haim Baksht were united in marriage on July 21, 2001 at half after seven o'clock in the evening. The Rev. Robert J. Babb officiated the double-ring ceremony which was held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview. The reception followed at Pinecrest Country Club.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donald Lloyd, of Longview, and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Carter, of Carthage. She is the granddaughter of Mary Kate Hunter and the late Thomas George Hunter Jr., and Eleanor Yarborough Carter and the late Samuel Paul Carter, all of Carthage. The groom is the son of Patrice Lieb, of Austin and Abraham Guitlin Baksht, of Pharr. He is the grandson of the late Rosalyn Lieb Bieler, of Short Hills, NJ and the late Mr. and Mrs. Mendel London Baksht, of Mexico City.
The bride is a 1993 graduate of Longview High School, and a 1996 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. The groom is a 1993 graduate of Westlake High School in Austin and a 1998 graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. The couple will reside in Dallas after their honeymoon trip to the island of Bali.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 22, 2001

DAVIS-GRIFFIN set wedding date
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Davis, of Long Branch, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Christy Dawn Davis to Bradley Scott Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Griffin, of Carthage. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Timpson High School and is attending Panola College to pursue a career as an RN. She is employed by Austin Bank in Timpson. She is the granddaughter of Doris Davis and the late Albert Davis, and Anna Mae Briggs and the late Curtis Briggs. The prospective groom is a 1992 graduate of Carthage High School and a 1999 graduate of Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental science. he is employed with 3d International of Longview. He is the grandson of the late Floyd and Gladys Griffin, and the late Leroy and Emma Crooms. The wedding is set for 5 pm July 28, 2001 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday June 17, 2001

HALL-BARTON announce engagement
Shawna Hall and Jody Barton, both of Panola, TX, have announced their engagement. The couple will marry at 6 pm July 28, 2001 at Northside Christian Ace in Panola, TX. The bride-elect is the daughter of Rodney and Nanette Hall, of Carthage, and the granddaughter of the late R.F. and Jenette Ethredge, of Carthage, and Frances Hall and the late Justis J. Hall, of Gary. She is a 1999 graduate of Carthage High School, and is employed by Shelterwood. The prospective groom is the son of Renee' Barton, of Marshall, TX, and the grandson of Joyce Jeringan Grashot and the late Joseph A. Jeringan, of Panola, TX. He is a 1996 graduate of Hallsville High School, and is employed by Black Gold and Construction. The newlyweds will reside in Panola, TX.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday June 17, 2001

JENKINS-LISTER united in marriage
La Sonia Natasha Jenkins, of San Augustine and Kevin Deon Lister, of Carthage were united in marriage at 7 pm on July 28, 2001 at Bell Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine. The Rev. Charles Pier officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Jenkins, of San Augustine. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Berry and Mr. And Mrs. Dick Jenkins, all of San Augustine. The groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. John D. Lister, Sr., of Carthage. He is the grandson of Girlean Lister and the late Jack Lister, of DeBerry, and the late Eugene Rayson and Ella Mae Hicks Rayson, of Carthage.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, August 12, 2001

NOVAK-DAVIS exchange vows
Kerry Krystina Novak and William Michael Davis were married Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in a 10 AM ceremony at the Millrun Activity Center. Officiating the double-ring ceremony was Russell Welch, step-father of the bride. A reception followed at the clubhouse. The bride is the daughter of Shaan and Russell Welch and Don and Sharon Novak, all of Longview. She is the granddaughter of Lou Noonan and the late James M. Noonan of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Novak of Carthage. The groom is the son of Betty and Jimmy DeWeese of Hallsville and Rodney and Teresa Davis of Longview. His is the grandson of Johnnie Case and the late Chester Case and Faye Davis and the late Jerry Davis, all of Longview.
The bride, a 1998 graduate of Pine Tree High School, attends Kilgore College. The groom also attended Pine Tree High School. They are employed by Medical Plaza Pharmacy in Longview. After a Gulf Coast honeymoon, they are at home in Longview.
the Longview News-Journal, Sunday, August 5, 2001

PEARCE-WELLS announce marriage
Amy Pearce, of Gladewater, and Alex Wells, of Carthage, have announced their approaching marriage. The couple will wed at 2pm July 7, 2001 at Clarksville City Baptist Church in Gladewater. The bride-elect is the daughter of Danny and Kathy Pearce, of Gladewater, and the granddaughter of Nelda and the late John Pearce, and the late H. L. Ogden, all of Gladewater. She is employed by Gladewater Nursing Home. The prospective groom is employed by A&M Tubular. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Gladewater.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 8, 2001

THOMAS-GUANTT set wedding date
Brittany Thomas, of Carthage, and Danny Guantt, of Longview, will exchange wedding vows at 7 pm July 14 at First United Methodist Church in Longview. The bride-elect is the daughter of Tommy and Essie Thomas, of Carthage, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Raymond Walker (Benjie) Thomas, of Carthage. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in communications, and is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She is employed by Longview High School as a teacher. The prospective groom is the son of Jim and Elaine Guantt, of Austin, and the grandson of Mrs. Bert Guantt, of Athens, and Mrs. Smith Pennington, of Aubrey. He graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a degree in finance. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Silver Spurs. He is employed by Bridgestone/Firestone as a sales representative. The couple will reside in Longview.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, May 27, 2001

YATES-REGISTER wed in formal ceremony
Jennifer LaFay Yates and Toby Scott Register were married on July 14, 2001 at 6pm at DeBerry Baptist Church in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Don Scott. The closing prayer was given by the Rev. Everett Miller.
The bride is the daughter of Jean A. Yates, of Carthage, and Danny G. Yates, of DeBerry. She is the granddaughter of Conrad and the late Fay Allison, of Carthage, and Mary Ellen and the late George T. Yates, of DeBerry. The groom is the son of Brenda Cunningham, of Robert Lee, and W. C. Register, of Overton. His grandparents are Exa Ballard, of Henderson, and the late William Ballard, formerly of Sweetwater, and Bertha and the late Willard C. Register Sr., of Henderson.
After a honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Henderson.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 29, 2001

ZURITA-ARROYO wed in double-ring ceremony
Natalie Cristina Zurita and Don Arroyo were wed on July 7, 2001 at half past seven in the evening at First United Methodist Church in Carthage. The Rev. Freddy Mason officiated the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Diana Crawford, of Burleson, and Douglas Zurita, of Miami, Florida. Her grandparents are Robert and Patricia Davis, of Carthage. She is the great-granddaughter of Victoria Duke and the late Curtis Duke, of Carthage. She is also the great-granddaughter of the late A. L. and Julia Davis. The groom is the son of Gregory and Ernestine Arroyo, of Cuero.
The bride is a graduate of Carthage High School and Baylor University where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta national sorority. She holds a bachelor of business administration in marketing. The groom is a graduate of Cuero High School and holds a bachelor of administration in finance and a master of business administration degree from Baylor University where he was a four-year football letterman. He is now employed by Frost Bank as an associate relationship manager. After a honeymoon trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the couple resides in Fort Worth.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, August 12, 2001

Weddings, August 2001

CALVER-WHITE to exchange vows
Mr. and Mrs. James Steven Calver, of Savannah, GA, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Sue Calver, to Jason Lake White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robbin White, of Savannah. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Parker, of Carthage, Evelyn Calver and the late Dr. James L. Calver and Lela M. Calver, all of Charlottesville, Va. She is a Jenkins High School graduate. The prospective groom is the grandson of Hal White Sr. and Genevieve Hensel White, of Chicago, IL, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zawadski, of Brookfield, IL. He is a Fort Collins High School graduate and attended Texas Christian and Colorado State Universities. Both are employed by The Champion Corporation, a national aquatic management firm, and coach for Savannah Swim Team. Both will continue their education at Armstrong Atlantic State University. The wedding is planned for August 4, 2001 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Wasden III.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 15, 2001

CHEMA-RUTHERFORD set wedding date
Cynthia Chema, of Houston, and Kevin Rutherford, of Fort Worth, will unite in marriage at 2 PM August 4, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Jefferson. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony in the Excelsior House in Jefferson. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Patricia Hood, and the granddaughter of Thelma Hood and Evelyn Clark, all of Houston. She is a graduate of Willis High School in Willis, and the University of Houston. She is employed by Sodexho Mariott food service for Panola College. The prospective groom is the son of Don and Gloria Rutherford, of Arlington, and the grandson of Buck and Helen Bridewell, of Glen Rose, and Pete and Winnie Rutherford, of Santa Ana. He is a graduate of North Shore High School in Houston, the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, and received his degree from Baylor University in Waco. He is employed by Panola College. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony. The couple will reside at Lake Cherokee.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 29, 2001

HARKNESS-GRAY announce engagement
Wayne and Shirley Harkness, of Center are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelli Michelle Harkness to Brandon Leith Gray, of Center. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jean Brooks, of Carthage and the great niece of Dortha Ramsey and the late Kelly Ramsey, of Carthage. She is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University and is employed by First Baptist Church in Center. The prospective groom is the son of Gene and Betty Gray, of Center. The wedding will be held at 2pm August 18, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Center. The couple will reside in Center.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, August 12, 2001

ROBERTS-CHADWICK announce marriage
Glendell Roberts and Clarence Chadwick, of Carthage, invite everyone to share in their joy of exchanging their vows and beginning their new life together at 6 PM August 4, 2001 at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The prospective groom is vice president of Industrial Relations at Grocery Supply in Houston. The bride-elect is employed by Carthage Independent School District as an educational diagnostician for Carthage, Beckville, and Gary schools. She is also the owner of Knowledge Nook Day Care. A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 15, 2001

WISE-JIMERSON plan August nuptials
Mrs. Pat Wise, of Garland, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wise, of Dallas, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kristina Page Wise, of Arlington, to Philip Bret Jimerson, of Virginia Beach, VA. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wise, of Longview, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Williams, of Houston. She is a 1997 graduate of Southwest Texas State University and received her Master's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has taught for the Grand Prairie School District. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jimerson, of Grand Prairie, formerly of Carthage. he is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jacobs and the late J. D. Jimerson, and Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Henigan, all of Carthage. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington, his Master's in government policy from Regent University in Virginia Beach, and will graduate in May from Regent University with a degree in law. Their wedding is planned for August 4, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Dallas.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 15, 2001

JIMERSON-WISE
Kristina Paige Wise and Philip Bret Jimerson were married August 4, 2001 at First Baptist Church in Dallas. John McKenzie, pastor of Hope Fellowship in Frisco, performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Pat Wise, of Garland, and Mr. And Mrs. Robert Wise, of Dallas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ralph Wise, of Longview, and the late Mr. And Mrs. Bill Williams, of Houston. She is a 1991 graduate of North Garland High School and graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1997. She received her Master's degree in 2001 from the University of Texas at Arlington and has taught physical education at Crockett Elementary in Grand Prairie for the past three years.
The groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Phil Jimerson, of Grand Prairie, formerly of Carthage. He is the grandson of Mr. And Mrs. Jimmy Jacobs and the late J. D. Jimerson, and Mr. And Mrs. C. N. Henigan, all of Carthage. He is a 1990 graduate of Grand Prairie High School. He received his Master's in public policy from Regent University in Virginia Beach, and will graduate in May from Regent University with a degree in law.
After a honeymoon trip in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the couple will live in Virginia Beach.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, August 12, 2001

Weddings, September 2001

HENIGAN-RABON announce September wedding
Tiffany Henigan and Morgan Ray Rabon, Jr., both of Carthage, are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kim Henigan, of Carthage, the granddaughter of Acie and Donreisa Henigan, and the great-granddaughter of Dean Hoadley, all of Carthage. She is employed by Sammy Brown Library. The prospective groom is the son of Morgan and Debra Rabon, of the Dotson Community, the grandson of Bill and Marlene Wilber, of Conroe, and Odell Jones, of Montgomery. He is employed by Mike Hartless Water Well Services. The couple will exchange vows at 2pm September 15, 2001 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Carthage. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday June 17, 2001

LAWLESS-BLISSETT plan wedding
Morgan Leigh Lawless and Joshua K. Blissett, of New York, will marry at 5 pm September 29, 2001 in a garden ceremony at the home of Jack and Sharon McIlwain. The bride-elect is the daughter of Steve and Pam Lawless, of Carthage. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jeral Bryce, the late V. R. Wallesch, the late D. H. Lawless, and Betty Lawless, all of Henderson. She is a 2000 graduate of Carthage High School and is employed by Victoria's Secret. The prospective groom is the son of the late Jimmy Blissett and Karen Worsham, of Carthage. He is the grandson of the late James Blissett and Patsy Blissett, and Wendell and Clementine Lawhorn, all of Carthage. He is a 1999 graduate of Carthage High School and is in the U. S. Navy. The couple will make their home in Saratoga Springs, NY.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, August 12, 2001

LOVETT-MORRIS plan September wedding
Angie LaRee' Lovett, of Carthage, and Buford Dean Morris, of Mansfield, are proud to announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Guy and Connie Lovett, of Center, and is a 1996 graduate of Carthage High School. The prospective groom is the son of John and Carolyn Cobb, of Mansfield, and Ronald and Nancy Morris, of Baton Rouge. He is a 1995 graduate of Mansfield High School. The couple will exchange vows at 2 pm September 15 at Southside Baptist Church in Mansfield. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple will make their home in Shreveport.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, May 27, 2001

PRICE-SADLER plan September wedding
Lacy Amber Price and Steven Glenn Sadler, both of Carthage, plan to wed at 3 PM September 1, 2001 at Rehobeth United Methodist Church in Carthage. The bride-elect is employed by Save-A-Lot Foods. The prospective groom is employed by Car-Tex Transport and Vacuum Service. After a trip to Branson, MO, the couple will reside in Carthage.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, July 29, 2001

STEPHENSON-ROGERS to unite in marriage
Sammy and Charlotte Stephenson, of Carthage, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Autumn Stephenson to Dustin Rogers, of Brooklyn, NY. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Olgia Stephenson and Flora Mae Drewery, both of Carthage. The prospective groom is the son of Philip and Susan Rogers. He is the grandson of Janelle Rogers, of Rome, GA. The wedding will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness in Marshall at 4 pm on September 29, 2001. The couple will reside in Brooklyn, NY.
the Panola Watchman, Sunday, August 12, 2001

YOUNG - FREEMAN marriage
Darlene Lavon Young and E.L. "Pete" Freeman were married Sept 29, 2001 at a 3:00 pm ceremony at the Living Waters Church in Tatum, with their children, grandchildren, plus many relatives and friends in attendance.
Lavon's granddaughter Susan Wyatt was the maid of honor and Pete's brother James was the best man.
Lavon and Pete attended Tatum schools, beginning in the first grade together. He has lived in Dallas for the last 50 years. Now they will make their home in Tatum.
the Trammel Trace Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001