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9:26 am Thursday, May 31, 2001

Miller, Moore

By Staff
The Rev. and Mrs. Charles J. Miller of Meridian announce the engagement of their daughter, Senora, to Randy Moore, son of Ruby Janell Moore of Collinsville and Pelmer Moore of Philadelphia.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 2 p.m. at First Tabernacle Church of God in Daleville.
Miss Miller is the granddaughter of the late Willie and Annie K. Fox of Meridian and the late Rev. Rufus and Sadie Miller of Statesboro, Ga.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and Meridian Community College. She received a degree in accounting from Anderson University. Miss Miller is employed by Great Southern National Bank.
Mr. Moore is the grandson of the late Beather and Rubie Lewis of Collinsville and the late Briton and Angie Moore of Philadelphia.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of West Lauderdale High School and Meridian Community College. He attended the University of Mississippi. Mr. Moore is employed by Vend-A-Shack of Oxford.
A reception will be held at Meridian Little Theater following the ceremony.
Stuart, Chandlee
Edward and Sue Stuart of Porterville announce the engagement of their daughter, Joetta, to Mark Thomas Chandlee Jr., son of Mark and Shirley Chandlee of Collinsville.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 9, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Bay Springs Baptist Church in Porterville.
Miss Stuart is the granddaughter of Johnetta Buchanan of Porterville and the late Hunter Buchanan; Ruby Stuart of DeKalb and the late Criss Stuart of Meridian.
The bride-elect attended Kemper Academy and is a graduate of East Mississippi Community College. She is currently attending the University of West Alabama pursuing a degree in math education.
She is employed by Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Chandlee is the grandson of Walter and Maxine Chandlee of Charleston, Ill.; Shirley Mabry of Collinsville and the late Reuben C. Mabry.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of West Lauderdale High School and received a degree in liberal arts from East Mississippi Community College. He is employed by the Lauderdale County Sheriff Department.
A reception will be held at Timberview Lodge in Porterville. Family and friends are invited to attend.
McDade, Stringer
Kathy McDade of DeKalb and Clay Stringer of Macon will be united in marriage Saturday, June 30, 2001, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Macon.
Parents of the couple are Kathryn Kneibert of DeKalb, Louis McDade of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. Claiborne Stringer of Bay Springs.
Miss McDade is a graduate of Kemper Academy, East Mississippi Community College and Meridian Community College. She is employed as a registered nurse with Care Center of Louisville.
Mr. Stringer is a graduate of Sylvia Bay Academy, Jones Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He is employed as the girls basketball and softball coach and a secondary teacher at Central Academy in Macon.
Thomas, Pynkala
Drs. H.V. and N.U. Thomas of Meridian announce the engagement of their daughter, Maylynne, to Jason Scott Pynkala, son of Penny Pynkala of Oxford.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church.
The bride-elect is a graduate of West Lauderdale High School and received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Mississippi.
Miss Thomas is employed by the Tennessee Depart-ment of Environment and Conservation, Division of Superfund in Memphis.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Oxford High School and received a bachelor's degree in public administration from the University of Mississippi.
Mr. Pynkala is employed by the Memphis Police Department.
A reception will be held at the church's Family Life Center following the ceremony.
Bingham, Feather
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bingham Jr. of Buckatunna announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Marie, to Amos Lee Feather Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Feather Sr. of Butler, Ala.
The wedding will be held Saturday, July 14, 2001, at 5 p.m. at Zion Rest Baptist Church in Buckatunna.
Miss Bingham is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bingham Sr. of Forest Home, Ala. and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Runnels of Buckatunna.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Wayne County High School and received a degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Mr. Feather is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feather Sr. of Clarksdale; Mamie Stafford of Marks and the late William Stafford Sr.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Choctaw County High School and received a bachelor of science degree in agronomy from Mississippi State University.
Mr. Feather is employed by Eagle Point Golf Club in Birmingham, Ala.
A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.
Atkins, Matthews
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Atkins of Union announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Kate, to David Aaron Matthews, son of Dr. and Mrs. James C. Matthews Jr. of Meridian.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 23, 2001, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Meridian.
Miss Atkins is the granddaughter of Laverne Parker of Union and the late Norman Parker; Willie Atkins of Mathiston and the late Bill Atkins.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and is currently pursuing a degree in biology at Millsaps College.
Mr. Matthews is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. Matthews Sr. of Silas, Ala., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hendon J. Beckham Sr. of Mobile, Ala.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Northeast High School and received a bachelor of fine arts degree from Mississippi State University. He is currently employed with Valley of Vision.
A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.
McLelland, Prewitt-Brooks
Mr. and Mrs. Guy J. McLelland II of Meridian announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Celeste, to John Patrick Prewitt-Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dearl Brooks of Collinsville.
The wedding will be held Saturday, June 9, 2001, at 3 p.m. at Merrehope in Meridian.
Miss McLelland is the granddaughter of Helen Kern and the late Jackson R. Kern Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy J. McLelland Sr., all of Meridian.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and enrolled in Meridian Community College for the Fall. She is employed by Maust Woodworking in Meridian.
Mr. Prewitt-Brooks is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Miller of Ackerman, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Prewitt of Weir and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Osborn of Kilmichael.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Winston Academy in Louisville. He is employed at Discount Auto Parts.
A reception will be held at Merrehope following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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