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Thursday, June 16, 1994
MRS. JAMIE LEN TOLBERT
. (Charity Anne Williams)
Williams-Tolbert
Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Len Tolbert, who were wed Saturday, are on a wed-
ding trip to Amish Country, Pennsylvania and Colonial Williamsburg: Va.
and afterwards will be at home in Shelby.
Charity Anne Williams became Tolbert's bride in a 4 p.m. wedding in
Patterson Grove Baptist Church.
Rev. Richard Plyler, former pastor of the church, was assisted by Rev.
Michael Butzberger, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in officiating
the double-ring ceremony which included the lighting of the Unity candle
and a memory candle in honor of deceased grandparents.
Jerri Tate was pianist, Kay Grigg was organist, Sara Breedlove was
flutist, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bumgardner and Brian Miller were
soloists for the program of nuptial music.
The altar was decorated with candles and banked by Stargazer lilies and
white and purple summer flowers.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a formal
gownof white bridal satin designed with a Victorian neckline, leg-of-mut-
ton sleeves, a Basque waist and fitted bodice. The bodice and sleeves were
appliqued with Sposabella lace, seed pearls and sequins. The full skirt and
Cathedral train had matching lace inserts. Satin bows accented the back of
the dress and train. A crown veil was accented by Sposabella lace seed
pearls and sequins. She carried a cascading bouquet of gardenias, bridal
white roses, white pearls and variegated ivy with Italian ruscus foliage.
Christa Williams of Durham was her sister's maid of honor. Bridesmaids
were Michelle Tolbert of Shelby, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, Kim
Spurr of Cary, Elizabeth Hamrick of Cartersville, Ga., Johnna Wyte and
Sharon Blanton of Kings Mountain, Nicole Martin of Carrboro and Tricia
Martin of Shelby.
All the attendants wore purple satin tea-length formals designed With
gathered sleeves and crisscross bodices accented in the back with a pearl
one each side. They carried hand-tied bouquets of Stargazer lilies,
Casablanca lilies, lisianthus, variegated ivy and Italian ruscus folinge tied
with pink French-wired ribbon.
Courtney Tate and Crystal Wyte were flower girls. They wore tea-
length gowns in a purple, pink and white floral design and carried baskets
of flower petals.
The bridegroom's father was best man.
Groomsmen were C. O. Koon of Shelby, stepfather of the bridegroom,
{Kevin Tolbert of Kings Mountain, brother of the bridegroom, Phillip
Higginbotham of Shelby, Jason Dover and Ashley Dover of Kings
Mountain, Brian Miller of Louisville, Ky. and Steve Koon of]
Rutherfordton.
Karen Paul of Statesville and Holly Paul of Kings Mountain kept the
register.
The bride's parents hosted the reception after the ceremony which car-
ried out the purple, pink and white theme of the wedding. For a "sentimen-
tal" touch, the bride's mother presented the bride with a baby doll she had
been given 45 years ago and Louise McSwain dressed the doll in a replica
wedding gown of bridal satin. The doll was the centerpiece for the bride's
table.
The tiered wedding cake was topped with the bride and groom figurine
which was atop the wedding cake cut by the bride's parents on their wed-
ding in August 1962.
The bridegroom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Friday night at
Days Inn, Shelby.
Johnny and Maxine Williams of Kings Mountain are parents of the
bride who is the granddaughter of Julia Williams of Kings Mountain and
the late John Williams and Gladys Hamrick of Kings Mountain and the late
Ben Hamrick. A 1988 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, she is a
1992 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a
bachelor's degree in Biology. She is employed by Barre National Inc.
The bridegroom is the son of Norma and C. O. Koon of Shelby and
Steve and Gaye Tolbert of Shelby. He is the grandson of Margaret Tolbert
of Shelby and the late C. T. Tolbert and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thurman
Martin. He is the step-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Odell Koon of Batesburg,
Ga. and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phillips of Gray, Ga. A 1988 graduate of Kings
Mountain High School, he earned his bachelor's degree in Religious
Education from Gardner-Webb University in 1992. He is attending gradu-
ate school at UNCC and is employed by Shelby City Schools.
MRS. BRUCE BRADFORD LEVINE
(Donna Elaine Ross)
Ross-LeVine
First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro was the setting Saturday for the
wedding of Donna Elaine Ross and Bruce Bradford LeVine.
Russ Ward officiated the ceremony for which the wedding music was!
presented by Joy Menius, organist; Zoe Faircloth and Gregory Byrum,
soloists, and Rich Blakemore, trumpeter.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a stunning
gown of imported white satin, designed by Carole Hai for the Moonlight
Victorian Rose Collection. The fitted bodice, embellished with a fusion of
pearled lace, sequins and bugle beads, featured a Queen Anne neckline
with padded shoulders. Long, fitted sleeves and a keyhole back opening
completed the bodice. The ball gown skirt, complimented with a double
bustle bow, flowed into a scalloped cathedral train enhanced by numerous
large lace appliques detailed with pearls and sequins. The entire gown was
edged in beaded, re-embroidered lace.
Melissa Harrison was the bride's matron of honor. Bridesmaids were
Robin Allred of Randleman, Lisa LeVine of Black Mountain, Carol Cole,
Jenni Breedlove and Penny Powell, all of Asheboro, and Anne Clark of
Gastonia.
All the attendants wore full-length black crepe Bill Levvof suits featur- |
ing an off-shoulder design with sequined buttons. They carried white lily
bouquets tied with white French ribbon.
Hanna Clark was flower girl. Luke Zeigler was ringbearer.
The bridegroom's father was best man.
Groomsmen were Marc LeVine of Old Fort, Chip Ross and Randy Lail
of Asheville, and Mark Fox, Jeff Raines and Tim Raines, all of Black
Mountain.
The bride's parents hosted the reception after the ceremony at Asheboro
Country Club.
The bridegroom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner Friday night at
Asheboro Country Club.
Mr and Mrs. Emmett E. Ross Jr. of Asheboro, formerly of Kings
Mountain, are parents of the bride. She is a 1986 graduate of Southwestern
Randolph High School and attended Randolph Community College. She is
employed by WKXR Radio as an advertising sales representative.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. LeVine of Black
Mountain. He is a 1979 graduate of Charles D. Owens High School and a
1984 graduate of East Tennessee State University with B. S. in Business
Administration. He earned his teacher's certificate from Warren Wilson
Coilege and is employed by Randolph County School as a high school
teacher and coach.
After a cruise to The Bahamas, the newlyweds will be at home at 217
fare residing in Kings Mountain.
ISunset Drive, North, Asheboro.
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MRS. RAY ANTHONY GRAHAM
(Jennifer Lynn Payne)
Payne-Graham
Bethlehem Baptist Church was the setting May 29 for the 3 p.m. wed-|.
ding uniting Jennifer Lynn Payne and Ray Anthony Graham.
Rev. Harold Beam officiated the ceremony for which the nuptial music
was provided by Lynn Echols, pianist, and Amy Ross, soloist.
. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a formal wed-
ding gown of white bridal satin with lace trim which featured a 10 feet
Hong train with an inset of lace, pearls and sequins, The all-lace bodice was
studded with pearls and sequins and was enhanced by long, puffed sleeves
and a bow on the back. The veil of triple tiers of illusion was draped from a
pearl and sequined headpiece. She carried a bouquet of magenta and white
roses interspersed with baby's breath and ivy.
Karen Hamm of Grover was her sister's honor attendant. Bridesmaids
were Susan Eubaiks, Maranda Ledbetter, Brooke Scarborough and
Stephanie Weaver, all of Kings Mountain.
All the attendants wore tea-length magenta formals with cut-out backs
and enhanced by bows on the back of the skirt. They carried bouquets of
magenta and white roses, ivy and baby's breath.
Katie Wilson was flower girl. Josh Hamm was ringbearer.
The bridegroom's father was best man.
Timmy Stewart and Scott Weaver of Kings Mountain, Jon Curvin of
Ohatchee, Alabama and Yancey Stiles of Ranlo ushered.
The bride's parents hosted the reception after the ceremony in the church
chapel. :
The bridegroom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner May 28 in the
church chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Payne of Kings Mountain are parents of the bride
who is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Posey and Mrs. Drucilla Cabe, all of Gastonia, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E.
Payne Sr. She is a 1992 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and is
employed by In Touch Communications/Dial Page in Gastonia.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Quick of Kings
Mountain and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Graham of Grover and the grandson of
Mrs. Evelyn Curvin of Weaver, Alabama and Mrs. Hazel Graham of Kings
Mountain. He is a 1990 graduate of Kings Mountain High School and is
employed by John E. Jenkins Inc. of Gastonia.
The newlyweds have returned from a wedding trip to the mountains and
MR. AND MRS. MELVIN H. WRIGHT
(Willie Falls Howell)
, served punch. Also assisting in serving refreshments were Rita Baker and
Willie Falls Howell and Melvin H. Wright exchanged marriage vows
May 28 in a 4 p.m. wedding in Central United Methodist Church,
Rev. Harold Schwantes officiated the double-ring ceremony in the pres-
ence of the immediate families.
Libby Putnam, organist, and Linda Dixon, vocalist, presented the wed-
ding music.
The bride wore a royal blue dress and a corsage of white rosebuds and
gypsophilia, a gift of Rita and Terry Baker.
A reception was held after the ceremony in the church fellowship hall.
The bridegroom's daughter, Carolyn Armstrong of Greenville, SC,
baked the yellow and white wedding cake which was topped with fresh
flowers. Mary Lou Scism of Kings Mountain, daughter of the bridegroom,
Donna Canova of Kings Mountain.
Special guests included the bride's son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Emest Howell of Swannanoa, the bridegroom's son and daughter-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright of Concord, and the bridegroom's daugh-
ters and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Moffett Scism of Kings Mountain
and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Armstrong of Greenville, SC. The couple's grand-
children and great-grandchildren were also special guests.
The newlyweds are at home in Kings Mountain.