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4:58 am Saturday, April 10, 2004

Young, Beddingfield

By Staff
Christy Beddingfield of Meridian and Jacob Young of Meridian were married Friday, March 19, 2004, at The Smoky Mountain Wedding Chapel with the Rev. Melvin Lonas officiating.
Parents of the couple are Larry and Marie Beddingfield, and Samantha Steakly and the late Jim Steakly.
Grandparents of the bride are Loreane Mcbrayer and the late C.L. Mcbrayer, and the late Jerald and Frances Beddingfield.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Grace Strawbridge and the late Duel Strawbridge, and Leo Steakly and Betty Rummage.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Attendants were Barb Brogle of Michigan, Eric Graves, Scott and Wanda Milstead and Clifton Creel, all of Meridian.
Katie Marie Beddingfield of Meridian was flower girl.
Austin Milstead of Meridian was ring bearer.
Rice bag attendants were Philip Beddingfield, Mark Beddingfield, Cindy Hattaway and Kyle Brogle.
After a honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the couple resides in Meridian.

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