Meadows-Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. James Clarence Meadows Jr. of Castro Valley, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Miranda, to Richard Winn Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foster Sanders of Mountain Brook. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Josephine Mendes and the late Mr. Manuel P. Mendes of San Leandro, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. James Clarence Meadows Sr. of
Smith-Richey
Karin Malea Smith and Terry Jay Richey were married April 21, 2012 at Bay Breeze Bed & Breakfast in Fairhope. The Rev. Bob Alford offi-
Hallmark-Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Wayne Hallmark of Birmingham announce the engagement of their daughter, Linley Hallmark, to Andrew Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jarrell Roberts of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glenn Olive of Clay and Mrs. Bobbie Faye Hallmark of Hoover and the late Mr. Howard Wayne Hallmark.
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Tarentum, Pa. Miss Meadows is a graduate of San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in educational technology through San Diego State University. She is employed in Hayward, Calif., as a third grade teacher at St. Joachim School. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eugene Markwalter of Huntsville and Mrs. Doris Strother Sanders and the late Mr. William Richards Sanders of Atlanta. Mr. Sanders attended the University of Alabama and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He is employed by the U.S. Marine Corps and returned from his first deployment to Afghanistan in October 2011. Corp. Sanders is stationed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., as a member of the 3rd Battalion 4th Marines, Scout Sniper Platoon. The wedding is planned for Oct. 6 at the Church of the Transfiguration in Castro Valley, Calif. ciated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Smith of Cullman. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dilmus Richey of Birmingham and the late Wilma Dixson Richey of Birmingham. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of ivory ruched taffeta with a sleeveless V-neckline. The molded bodice delicately embellished with beading was ruched to the natural waistline and swept to a semi-cathedral train. She carried a bouquet of brightly colored mixed flowers. Emily Little, niece of the bride, was maid of honor. The groom’s father was best man. After a honeymoon trip to Key West, Fla., the couple live in Birmingham. Miss Hallmark is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and a summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She was chaplain of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. She is employed with Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lloyd Griggs Sr. of Dalton, Ga., and Mr. Thomas Daniel Roberts of Birmingham and the late Mrs. Florence Jarrell Roberts. Mr. Roberts is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School and a summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in building construction. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Phi Kappa Phi honor society and served as president of Sigma Lambda Chi honor society. He is employed with Turner Construction. The wedding is planned for Oct. 20.
Turner-Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cain Turner announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Owens Turner, to Warren Clark Baker, son of Mr. and
Pope-Milstead
Mr. and Mrs. William Lawrence Pope of Homewood announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Morgan Pope, to John Andrew Milstead, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Everett Milstead of Columbus, Miss. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ganes Michael Acton of Birmingham and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Greenberry Pope of Birmingham. Miss Pope is a 2004 graduate of Homewood High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Montevallo with a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences. She received her master’s degree in human environmental sciences from the University of Alabama in 2009. Miss Pope is employed with Aliceville High School in Aliceville. The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Drew Milstead and the late Mr. Drew Milstead and the late Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Russell of Horn Lake, Miss. Mr. Milstead is a graduate of Caldwell High School in Columbus, Miss. He is employed with Router Works in Columbus. The wedding is planned for July 28.
Mrs. Clark Ralph Gordon Baker of El Paso, Texas. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Vernon Clair Owens Jr. and the late Mr. Owens, the late Mrs. Audrey Sims Owens and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Oscar Turner of Birmingham. Miss Turner attended Rhodes College and is a cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in family financial planning. She has certifications in both financial planning and retirement counseling. She is a member of Chi Omega sorority, the Junior League of Nashville and is an active volunteer with the Nashville Food Project. She was presented at the 2007 Poinsettia Debutante Ball. Miss Turner is employed by Southwestern Investment Services, Inc. in Nashville, Tenn.
Coley-Klein
Mr. and Mrs. William Doss Coley of Hoover announce the engagement of their daughter, Adrienne Coley, to Jeffrey David Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Donald Klein of Johns Creek, Ga. The bride-elect is the granddaugh-
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tabern of Sanibel, Fla., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Todd Baker of Nashville. Mr. Baker graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with special attainments in commerce. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, an Eagle Scout and a United Way volunteer. He is also an active participant in the Nashville tennis league. Mr. Baker is an analyst at Quorum Health Resources, Inc. in Nashville. The wedding is planned for Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. at Highlands United Methodist Church. A reception will follow at Swann Lake Stables in Birmingham. The couple will live in Nashville with their two dogs, Macy and Bess. ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland Minor Jr. of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. James Houston Coley of Hueytown. Miss Coley is a graduate of Auburn University, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi. She is employed with the Warren City Club in Atlanta. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Dr. and Mrs. Robert Julius Jahn of Winter Haven, Fla., and Mrs. Donald Lester Klein and the late Mr. Klein of Scottsdale, Ariz. Mr. Klein is a graduate of Auburn University, where he received a scholarship to play quarterback, 1998-2001. He was a record-breaking quarterback in 2002 for the Citadel Bulldogs while attending graduate school. Mr. Klein is a special education teacher and coaches football for Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Ga. The wedding is planned for April 6, 2013.
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