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Scott County Times from Forest, Mississippi • 6

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6A SCOTT COUNTY TIMES Wednesday, July 30, 1980 TVJrSS" OUR i 14 114 wfrv. BRIDES OF THE WEEK Brides to come to be are Invited In and let our is -r. 4 fO bridal consultant help you make harmonious selections lv of silver, crystal, and china patterns. MR. AND Ok Vamela unn Is "Bride MRS.

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ana9ltu. Gfton. 3Cott4mv of Tf 4.. omas Pamela Gail Dunn became the bride of Thomas Truitt Posey in the 19th Ave. Baptist Church, Hattiesburg.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm J. Dunn of Rt. 7, Hattiesburg, and Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Randell Posey of Rt. 1, Forest. Dr. Graham Hales performed the double-ring ceremony before a background of mint and yellow gladioli! trimmed with melon satin bows, arecia palms and arch chandeliers with white tapers.

Rick West, organist, and Mary Lynn Rutland, vocalist, presented music. Selections included "Whither ThouGoest," "The Twelfth of Never" and "The Wedding Prayer." The bride wore a gown of white silk organza and Chantilly lace. The deml-bodice was overlaled with sheer lace with hand-clipped applique defining the Queen Anne neckline. The long sheer sleeves were held at the wrists with cuffs of the lace. A panel of crystal pleats centered the gown front between tresl-lisslng of the sculptured lace, which also circled the cathedral-length train.

A cloche cap of re- I Kg' (3m)lfiv an of owv Po0iji uU of liw vt? u9U( cBeciu Dda-wiy of aic, Stidc-eiecl oft)ILii of 2ainU of In couple wufOfLu and9lt ii. tiuv man- DCavwff, i of iaice and t)L't and u)lLt. c)lLa-inafl' 9uj ijnm4 of itaie MRS. POSEY Tra'tt Vosey embroidered lace, etched with pearls, held her silk veils. She carried a cascade bouquet of silk roses, carnations and apple blossoms in tones of melon, maize and celery.

Miss Debbie Giles of Hattiesburg served as maid of honor. Miss Velma Posey of Forest, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Debbie Meitzler, were bridesmaids. They wore pastel gowns, each in a tone of melon, maize or celery. The high closed necklines were accented with ruffled bertha collars over sheered skirts. They carried nose gays of mums.

Larry Posey of Hattiesburg served as his brother's best man. Groomsmen were Ketih and Eric Dunn of Hattiesburg, brothers of the bride. Ushers were Malcolm Sumrall of Sum-rail and Mike LeFan of Hattiesburg. A reception was held at the church. Assisting were Jo Ann Posey, Cindy Alexander, Brenda Gill, Beth McArthur and Stella Posey.

Presiding at the registry were Mrs. Glenna Jackson and Miss Paulette Anderson. Following a wedding trip to the Gulf Coast, the couple is living in Hattiesburg. I I I is II 1 I Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church. Potted ferns and magnolia decorated the reception area.

A beautiful three-tiered wedding cake was the focal point of the bride's table. The cake was gracefully sculptured with white ruffled roses and topped with lovebirds perched on a heart-trimmed base under an arch of tiny silk flowers. A miniature waterfall under the first layer of the cake added beauty to the setting. The groom's chocolate cake was decorated with frosted grapes and strawberries. Mrs.

Hilah Stubbs and Mrs. Ollie Faye Stubbs presided at the bride's table. Mrs. Genell May and Miss Teresa Warnock poured punch. Mrs.

Sarah Kirkland and Mrs. Susan Beard presided at the groom's table. Others assisting at the reception were Mrs. Virginia Gilmer, Mrs. Reba Ware, Mrs.

K. D. Oliphant, Mrs. Mary Spivey, Mrs. Jimmie Rose Edwards, Mrs.

Bettye Boyte, Mrs. Lillian Lay, and Mrs. Jimmy Byrd. Following a wedding trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the couple is now at home in Clarksdale. Rehearsal Dinner On the eve of the wedding, Mr.

and Mrs. Karl W. Tischer entertained members of the wedding party and guests with a rehearsal dinner at the Ramada Inn in Forest. The U-shaped table was centered with an arrangement of pastel-colored daisies in the bride's chosen colors. Buffet Supper Following the wedding and reception, the bridal couple was honored, along with their families, members of the wedding party, and out-of-town guests, with a buffet supper in the home of the bride's parents.

Mrs. Eunice Backstrom of Hattiesburg and Mrs. Lucille Holliman of Prentiss, aunts of the bride, assisted. On June 28, at five o'clock In the afternoon, at Calvery Baptist Church, Miss Deborah Diane Brittain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Johnie Brittain, became the bride of Mr. Karl Michael Tischer, son of Mr. Karl W. Tischer of Memphis, and Mrs. Ray Morris of Holly Springs.

Rev. Jerry Lundy officiated at the double ring ceremony which was performed before a background of cathedral candles in brass candelabra Interspersed with jade palms and foliage. The wedding music was presented by Mrs. Debbie Daugherty, pianist, and Mr. Reggie Daugherty, soloist.

Reggie sang "One Hand, One Heart" and "The Wedding Debbie and Reggie together sang "I Pledge My Guests were greeted by Mrs. Virginia Gilmer and Mrs. Lillian Lay and were asked to sign the registry as they arrived. Mrs. Jimmy Byrd directed the wedding.

The bride was escorted to the altar by her father who gave her in marriage. She wore a formal gown of white chiffon designed with a fitted bodice and sheer yoke accented with pearled silkened Venise lace and irldescents. The high neckline was encircled with lace as were the tightly cuffed sheer bishop sleeves. The full circular skirt fell from a band of lace and was bordered around the hemline and cathedral train with a lace edged ruffle. Her fingertip veil of silk illusion was appliqued with lace and pearls.

Mrs. Susan Strebeck of Carthage attended her sister as matron of honor, and Miss Polly Kirkland of Union was maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Miss Jonnette Brittain, sister of the bride, Mrs. Bobbye Ladd of Forest, Mrs. Kathy Kissell of Memphis and Mrs.

Cassandra Pierce of Holly Springs, both sisters of the groom. All wore formal gowns of dusty rose fashioned with spaghetti straps and a crystal pleated skirt, highlighted with a matching chiffon capelet. Miss Kelly Byrd of Clarksdale, cousin of the bride, was junior bridesmaid and was dressed in a formal gown of dusty rose matching the other bridesmaids. The flower girl was Miss Stephanie Byrd of Clarksdale, also a cousin of the bride. She wore a floor length dress of white organza trimmed with white lace.

The groom's brother, Ricky Tischer of Memphis, served as best man. Groomsmen were Hugh Strebeck of Carthage, Johnny Ladd of Forest, Jimmy Kissell of Memphis, Benji Evans and Robby Byrd both of Clarksdale. The groom's nephew, Phillip Kissell of Memphis, served as ring bearer. Candeliers were Kevin Byrd and Kevin Rushing, both of Clarksdale. Miss Cynthia Joyce Colbert, daughter of Mr.

Frank Colbert, Jr. and the late Mrs. Billie Joyce Boyles Colbert of Forest, and Mr. Jerry Ladon Mitchell, son of Mrs. Kathleen Mitchell and the late Mr.

James Joe Mitchell of Jackson, were united in marriage in a candle light double-ring ceremony on Saturday evening at six o'clock In Forest United Methodist Church with the Rev. William T. Lowry of Forest officiating. Wedding music was presented by Mrs. Louise Tolbert, organist.

Mrs. Medero Carr sang "Evergreen" and "The Wedding Song." Medero also sang "The Lord's Prayer" as the benediction. Vows were said amid a myriad of white catherdral candles in brass candelabra interspersed with beautiful ferns. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of ivory silk organza over peau d'sole. Re-embroidered Alencon lace traced with crystals and pearls formed the fitted bodice with its Queen Anne neckline and long fitted sleeves ending in scalloped lace and closed with covered buttons.

The controlled A-line skirt and chapel train were bordered in Alencon lace and crystal pleated organza. Her chapel length mantilla of imported silk illusion was edged in Alencon lace matching that on her bridal gown. She carried a cascading bouquet of tiny white rose buds sprinkled with Queen Anne's lace. Miss Lisa Colbert attended her sister as maid of honor. She wore a formal gown of suede rose silesta.

Bridesmaids were Miss Jan Colbert, sister of the bride of Forest, Miss Terry Sparks of Jackson and Miss Debbie Richardson of New Orleans, La. Junior bridesmaid was Miss Stephanie Mitchell of Jackson. They wore identical formal gowns of daphne rose. The gowns were designed along a natural blouson waistline and featured spaghetti straps falling off the shoulders by short Dolman sleeves. The gown had a self tie and full A-line skirt.

The groom's brother, Mr. Joe Mitchell of Jackson, served as bestman. Groomsmen were Bill Lord and Ricky Barrett of Jackson, and Danny Weir of Baton Rouge, La. Junior Groomsman was Robbie Maddox of Jackson. Frank Colbert III and Ken Willis, brother and step-brother of the bride, served as candeliers and ushers.

Mrs. Mitchell wore a formal gown of creame with an overblouse of pink lace flowers. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs.

Weems Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Carleton and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde one, owi Uu Wic i cJlLw oFqimL, fcxiAer-ehcL aTam (oopcof TtfiXw.

BaacriL' of tfie cauph, at cJTLi ami t)TLu. 8 zadetv (3umm Fawt and t)lLv and i)ILm. Tadlock. A beautifully decorated table held the three-tiered wedding cake lavishly adorned with real miniature pine rose buds and topped by a miniature bouquet of matching flowers with a miniature waterfall under the first layer. Tea girls were Linda Maddox of Jackson, Lisa Stevens, Claire Crowell, Susan Evans, Sherry Robinson, Valarie Gilbert, Sheila Gibson and Janet Pryor, all of Forest.

Dainty pine rice bags were distributed by Miss Tonl Tadlock and Miss Bridget Tadlock, both of Jackson. Miss Gay Gaddls of Forest entertained with piano music during the receiving hour. For travel, the bride chose a white pant suite with a multi-colored blouse. After a wedding trip to Florida, Mr. and Mrs.

Mitchell will reside in Jackson, Ms. On the night preceding the wedding, Cindy's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Boyles, hosted the rehearsal dinner at their cabin in Forest. Miss Colbert was honored on the day of her wedding with a bridesmaids' luncheon In the home of Mrs.

Dink R. Gibson. Other hostesses were Mrs. Weems Gilbert, Mrs. John Rushing, Mrs.

Lloyd Chancellor, Mrs. Jimmy Lackey and Mrs. Charles Palmer. Virginia Lynn Rigby, daughter born to Bill and Regina Rigby of Forest, July 24, 1980 at Womans Hospital, Jackson. Maternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Sidney Gibbs, Rt. 1, Newton, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert H.

Rigby, Forest. Rebekah Leigh May, daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy May of Forest, July 23, 1980 at Womans Hospital, Jackson. Maternal grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Billy Guy Singleton of Forest, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James M. May of Forest.

Tasha Rae Hydrlck, daughter born to Mike and Patricia Hydrick of Forest, July 22, 1980 at Womans Hospital, Jackson. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

Autrey of Hallettsville, Texas, and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hydrick of Forest. LACKEY IN PROGRAM Ellen Lackey of Forest was one of the 150 gifted elementary and junior high students who took part in a summer residential program sponsored by the University of Southern Mississippi. 95th Birthday! fr i an of ou (aJtly Kwiv of Ut i9lLi arus mtin lJCanij af aeitan, Ewlof dtwaxdtDC.

TKarJeij af aefbatu SaunU of In cauai audlLfc S. F. (Floyd) Barfield of the Pea Ridge community recently observed his 95th birthday, with a party at the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. Clara Conlee, Jackson. About sixty relatives or friends attended the occasion, which included a birthday cake inscribed with a "95" and "Sir Floyd Barfield." The word "sir" is not a title but actually is his first name.

His two other children are Wilson Barfield and Mrs. Lamar Steen, Forest, and he has six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Before retirement, he was a farmer and sawmill operator. He is still an active deacon in the Calvary Baptist Church and drives his own car. dlauAifi.

miift, of FautL UqiaJL and oaunl Come In today and preference in our and, af af ZVuMin 3a register your gin aepan noma VA Who is eligible to receive a clothing allowance from the Veterans Administration? A Any veteran who is entitled to receive compensation for a service connected disability for which a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance, Including a wheelchair, Is worn or used. I am a WWII veteran and want to be buried in a national cemetry. How do I reserve a space? A Any veteran whose seaparation from service was for reasons other than dishonorable is eligible for burial In a national cemetery. Reservations are not accepted. Arrangements for burial in a national cemetery may be made at tbe time of death.

menu We have everything to make your tirst complete. One Year Old! Brad Creel, son of Rev. and Mrs. Randall Creel, will celebrate his first birthday August 1, 1980. Grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Billy Duncan of Forest and Mrs. Elols Creel of Forest..

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