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5:53 am Saturday, June 26, 2004

McDade, Keener

By Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby McDade of DeKalb announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Anne, to David Shawn Keener, son of Denise Newman of Waveland and Bob Keener of Bogalusa, La.
The wedding will be Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. at the Temple Baptist Church East Campus in Hattiesburg.
Miss McDade is the granddaughter of Blanche Bryan of Scooba and the late Leo Bryan, and the late L.D. and Doris McDade of DeKalb.
Miss McDade is a graduate of Kemper Academy and received a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She received an elementary teacher's certificate from William Carey College.
While attending USM, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Miss McDade is employed by the Hancock County School District.
Mr. Keener is the grandson of Carolyn Adam of Bay St. Louis and the late Clayton Adam Sr. He is the great-grandson of Birdie May Ladner of Kiln and the late Earl E. Ladner.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Bay High School and received a bachelor's degree in sports administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.
While attending USM, he coached the PCS Youth-10 Soccer Team.
Mr. Keener is a corporate account manager for AT&T Wireless.
A reception will be held at the Graham Building in Purvis following the ceremony.

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