Washington - Brock Miss Channcie Washington and Mr. Greg Brock were united in marriage on September 24, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Rienzi. The Rev. Gabe Jolly III and the Rev. Anthony Welch officiated the wedding. Musicians and singers Mr. Antonio McGaha, Mr. Patrick Miller, Mrs. Latoya Gibbs, Mr. Derrick Gibbs, pianist and Mr. Bobby Jackson, saxophone provided the musical arrangements for the ceremony. Hostesses were Miss Shundia Brock and Miss Shametrius Southward. The wedding was coordinated by Mrs. Lysa Edmond, Mrs. Bernadette Christian and Ms. Rochelle Jenkins. The bride is the daughter of Miss Deborah Washington of Tulsa, Okla. and Mr. Willie Barton of Corinth. She was reared by her great aunt, Miss Laura Bynum of Rienzi. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and Mary Brock of Tishomingo. The couples’ grandparents are Mrs. Joann Barton, Mrs. Barbara Dickey, the late Mr. William Bill Dickey, the late Miss Aria Shirley, the late Mr. John Earl Barton, the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brock and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Southward. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Ron Dickey and uncle, Mr. Clyde Dickey. Mrs. Lashaunda Akosionu served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Miss Dominique Dye, Mrs. Tamika Eatmon, Miss Lee Ann Fossett, Miss Clarissa Garner, Mrs. Tequita Miller, Miss Veronica Moore, Mrs. Camiella Shumpert, Miss Takiesha Westbrook and Miss Brandi Williams. Junior bridesmaid was Miss Brittany Brock. Flower girls were Miss Hannah Brock and Miss Gracie Eatmon. Ringbearer was Mr. Mydrione Brock. Mr. Chris Shumpert served the groom as best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Derrick Brock, Mr. Xavier Neal, Mr. DeShawn Powell, Mr. Rodney Alexander, Mr. Corey Bennett, Mr. Courtney Blair, Mr. Keary Haley, Mr. Chris Roland and Mr. Andy Stacks. Mr. Jai Dickey, Mr. Corey Southward and Mr. Russell Thompson served as ushers. A reception was held immediately following the wedding ceremony at the Lazy L in Rienzi. Reception hostesses were Miss Phyllis Dye, Mrs. Areka Elliot, Mrs. Shirley Johnson, Miss Rita McGee, Mrs. Beckie McKinney, Miss Denise Miller, Mrs. Heather Mitchell, Mrs. Kim Perry and Ms. Yolunda Turner. The couple now resides in Rienzi.
Wilbanks - Smith Beth Wilbanks and Jock Smith were united in marriage at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Providence Baptist Church in Tiplersville. Rev. Mary Hutson presided over the ceremony. A reception followed in the Christian Life Center at Providence Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Carl and Wanda Wilbanks of Tiplersville. The groom is the son of Jan and Danny Burton of Tiplersville and the late Jackie Smith of Ripley. The bride is a biology teacher at Walnut High School. The groom is employed by Moltan Corporation in Middleton, Tenn. The newlyweds took a honeymoon cruise to Mexico and now reside in Tiplersville.
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