April 22, 2001

By Staff
HERRING, LUNDEEN
Cindy W. Herring of Augusta, Ga., and Larry J. Herring of Tuscumbia, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Joy, to John Douglas Lundeen, son of Helen Massey of Meridian and Douglas Lundeen of Rapid City, S.D.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Miss Herring is the granddaughter of Sarah D. Welch of Meridian, Jimmy Welch of Verona and Mr. and Mrs. Ocel Herring of Tuscumbia.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Clarkdale High School and received an associate's degree of science in nursing from the University of West Alabama.
While attending UWA, she was a member of Phi Mu fraternity, the UWA Student Government Association, the UWA Student Nurses Association, the UWA Dance Team and named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities."
Miss Herring is a registered nurse with Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mr. Lundeen is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. "Bill" Massey of Meridian and Mr. and Mrs. Don Lundeen of Huron, S.D.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and will graduate in May with an associates degree of science in nursing from the University of West Alabama.
While attending UWA, he has been a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, the Student Government Association and the National Student Nurses Association. He is president of the UWA Student Nurses Association and is a National Dean's List scholar.
Mr. Lundeen is employed by Riley Hospital.
A reception will be held at the church Family Life Center following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.
SHELTON, MILLER
Michael and Martha Shelton of Germantown, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Elaine, to Thomas Martin Miller, son of Jane Stroble Miller of Meridian and Jimmy Miller of Marks.
The wedding will be held Saturday, May 19, 2001, at 4 p.m. at Woodland Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tenn.
Miss Shelton is the granddaughter of Harvey Shelton of Memphis and the late Nell Shelton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roe Boulton of Milan, Tenn.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Germantown High School and received a bachelor of science degree in communications and a master of science degree in human resource development from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
While attending UT, she was a member of the Pride of Southland Marching Band and several honor societies. She was also a graduate teaching assistant of an online course.
Miss Shelton is employed by the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
Mr. Miller is the grandson of Marie F. Stroble of Meridian and the late Martin F. Stroble; Ella Mae Miller of Meridian and the late Edwin Miller.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and received a bachelor and a master of science degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee.
While attending UT, he was a member of the American Nuclear Society, Phi Beta Kappa and the Golden Key Honor Society.
Mr. Miller is employed by the University of Tennessee as a graduate research assistant working for the National Spallation Neutron Source Project at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
A reception will be held at the church following the ceremony.
HAYS, LUCAS
The Rev. L. Paul and Pam Hays of Madison announce the engagement of their daughter, Serena K., to Stephen Walter Lucas Jr., son of Stephen and Patricia Lucas of Meridian.
The wedding will be held Saturday, May 26, 2001, at 6 p.m. at Cobblestone Church of God in Madison.
Miss Hays is a graduate of Mississippi Baptist School of Radiology and is currently attending Wallace State School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Hanceville, Ala.
Mr. Lucas is a graduate of the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nuclear Medicine and is employed at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Ala.
Family and friends are invited to attend.
DYKES, MCNAIL
Glenn and Brenda Dykes of Quitman announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer, to Robert McNail, son of Marvin and Linda McNail of Meridian.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 23, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle in Quitman.
Miss Dykes is the granddaughter of Johnny and Martha Welborn of Quitman and Kerry Dykes of Mobile, Ala.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Quitman High School and is employed by Dirt Cheap of Meridian.
Mr. McNail is the grandson of Walter F. Wright of Meridian and Edward McNail of Salem, Mo.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Wash. He is employed by Mississippi Beverage and the Army National Guard.
A reception will be held at the church following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.
KIRKLAND, HURST
Dr. and Mrs. Ron Kirkland of West Memphis, Ark., announce the engagement of their daughter, Sundi Dawn, to Eugene Stennis Hurst, son of Ronnie Hurst of Hickory and Tommie Burch Hurst of Meridian.
The wedding will be held Saturday, May 5, 2001, at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of West Memphis.
Miss Kirkland is the granddaughter of Dinia Kirkland of Liberty and the late B.L. Kirkland and the late Dave and Jane Morgan of Smithdale.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Amory High School and received a degree in recreation administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.
While attending Itawamba Community College, she was a member of the cheerleading team, Phi Theta Kappa and named to "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges." At USM, she was a member of the Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association. Miss Kirkland is a member of First Baptist Church of West Memphis.
Mr. Hurst is the grandson of Annie Hurst of Hickory and the late Leon Hurst.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Newton County Academy and received a degree in liberal arts from Meridian Community College.
Mr. Hurst is a member of the U.S. Air Force and a former Meridian police officer. He is member of Sand Springs Baptist Church.
Mr. Hurst is employed by BellSouth in Meridian.
A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.