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Mr. and Mrs. John Mark Lambert of Jumpertown announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Brianna Lambert, to Travis Clinton Cartwright, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gary Cartwright of Booneville.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Lauderdale of Jumpertown; Betty Jo Jones of Booneville and the late Lucian Charles Jones; and Mrs. and Mrs. Hershel Tate Lambert of Corinth.
She is a 2004 honor graduate of Booneville High School. While at Booneville High, she was a member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Anchor Club, Booneville High School Band and Color Guard. She is a 2009 cum laude graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education. While at Ole Miss, she was a member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society and graduated with honors from the School of Education. She is employed at Parkway Elementary in Tupelo.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Edna Lorraine Copeland and the late Alvin Ray Copeland, and Mr. and Mrs. Travis Junior Cartwright of Booneville.
He is a 2003 honor graduate of Booneville High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He is a 2007 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor of arts in political science. While at Ole Miss, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He is employed at Cartwright Ford in Booneville.
The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. July 11, 2009, during a private ceremony at Paris-Yates Chapel on the campus of the University of Mississippi in Oxford. A reception will follow at the Downtown Grill on the Square in Oxford.
Roper-Hines
Tony and Reeta Roper of Belden announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Marie Roper, to William Curtis Hines, son of John and Elaine Hines of Belden.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Arvie Roper and Marie Dickerson, both of Belden, and the late Billy Roper and the late Joe Dickerson.
She is a graduate of Tupelo High School. She attended Mississippi State University. She is a customer service representative at BancorpSouth in Saltillo.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Curtis and Ona Lowery of Tupelo, formerly of Brownsville, Tenn., and the late William and Audra Hines of Tupelo,
He is a graduate of Tupelo High School. attended Northeast Mississippi Community College. He is an employee of Whitaker Sales Inc. in Verona.
The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. June 27, 2009, at Belden Baptist Church. A reception will follow at the Hilton Garden Inn in Tupelo. Family and friends are invited.
Henderson-Quinn
Jeff and Sharon Henderson of Snellville, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Angel Marie Henderson, to Jordan Michael Quinn, son of Rick and Sharon Quinn of Corinth.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Faye Shumake of Lawrenceville, Ga., and the late Gene Shumake, and Dorothy Harwell of Lilburn, Ga.
She is a 2003 graduate of Grayson High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Georgia in 2007 and a master of arts degree in leadership studies from Beulah Heights University in 2009. She is an employee of Life Church International.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Joy Strickland of Iuka and the late Eural Wayne "Pro" Strickland, and Eunice Quinn of Iuka and the late John Edward Quinn.
He is a 1999 graduate of Corinth High School. He received a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Georgia in 2006. He is an employee of U.S. Insurance Services.
The couple will exchange vows on July 11, 2009, at Blackberry Hall on Lanier in Buford, Ga.
Bowen-Herndon
Mr. and Mrs. David Newman, and Jerry Wayne Bowen, all of Aberdeen, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Rye Bowen, to James Jayson Herndon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herndon of Aberdeen.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Lois English Rye and the late Randolph Rye, Mary Elease Bowen and the late Fred Bowen, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Newman, all of Aberdeen.
She is a 2001 graduate of Aberdeen High School. She earned an associate of arts degree at East Mississippi Community College. She is a 2008 graduate of Mississippi University for Women with a bachelor of science degree in education. She is a teacher at Oak Hill Academy in West Point.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Knight of Aberdeen and the late Myrlene Montgomery Knight; the late Frank Harold Herndon Sr. of Aberdeen; and the late Phyllis Obenchain Fry of Monahans, Texas.
He is a 1993 graduate of Aberdeen High School. He earned an associate of applied science degree at Northeast Mississippi Community College. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a bachelor of science degree in forestry and wildlife management. He is a forester for Weyerhaeuser in Camden, Ala.
The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. July 11, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. A reception will follow at the Aberdeen Golf and Country Club. Family and friends are invited.
Stanford-Spencer
Mrs. William Hall Stanford of New Albany announces the engagement of her daughter, Bridget Renee Stanford, to Wittman Gray Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Elmo Spencer Jr. of New Albany.
The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late William Hall Stanford of New Albany. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laden Stepp of New Albany, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benton Stanford of New Albany.
She is a 2004 honor graduate of New Albany High School, where she was a member of the Hall of Fame. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi, receiving her bachelor of arts degree in elementary education in 2008 and her master's degree in curriculum and instruction in 2009. At Ole Miss she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Ole Miss Women's Council, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Order of Omega. She is a teacher at New Albany Elementary School in New Albany.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Larkin Witt of New Albany, and Mrs. David Elmo Spencer of New Albany and the late Mr. Spencer.
He is a 2004 honor graduate of New Albany High School, where he was a member of the Hall of Fame and recipient of the Bulldog Award. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in accountancy in 2008 and a master's of accountancy in 2009. He is an employee of Horne in Germantown, Tenn.
The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. July 11, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in New Albany. A reception will follow at Oaks Country Club. Family and friends are invited.
Elliott-Roach
David and Lora Elliott of Hartselle, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen LeeAnn Elliott, to Billy Russell Roach, son of Kenneth and Janice Roach in Tupelo.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of William and Bobbie Elliott of London, Ky., and Ola Cornett of Columbia City, Ind.
She is a graduate of Hartselle High School in Hartselle, Ala. She earned an associate degree in retail management at Wallace State Community College. She is a student at the University of Huntsville in Huntsville, Ala.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Faye Prater of Gunnison.
He is a graduate of Tupelo High School, where he was a member of the Teenage Republicans, Key Club and Scholars Bowl Team. He earned a bachelor of business administration degree in managerial finance at the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss he was an Associated Student Body senator and a member of the College Republicans, Army ROTC and Alpha Kappa Psi. He is serving with the Mississippi National Guard, HHC 155th BCT, in Tupelo.
The couple will exchange vows at 2 p.m. July 11, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo. A reception will follow at the church.
Poppelreiter-Bishop
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Loden of Saltillo announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Kamille Poppelreiter, to Levi Neal Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bishop of Saltillo.
The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late George Poppelreiter of Saltillo. She is the granddaughter of Shelby Hankins of Saltillo and the late G.L. Hankins; Elaine Poppelreiter of Saltillo and the late John Poppelreiter; and Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Loden of Saltillo.
She is a special distinction graduate of Saltillo High School. She was a member of the Hall of Fame, senior class vice president and Student Council vice president. She received the Citizenship Award and the Lady Tiger Award. She was a homecoming maid, and a member of the Beta Club, varsity softball team, and Scholars Bowl team and newspaper staff. She was chosen Most Intellectual and Most Dependable. She is a 2008 honor graduate of Itawamba Community College with an associate of arts degree. She was editor of the school newspaper, recipient of English and journalism departmental awards, a Diamond Girl, and a member of the Indian Delegation, Hall of Fame, Phi Theta Kappa All Academic Team, and Who's Who Among American Junior College Students. She is a senior at the University of Mississippi, where she is a student ambassador, and a Leadership, Lamar Memorial and Luckyday Scholarships recipient.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bishop of Saltillo; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McBrayer of Guntown; and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ellis of Shannon.
He is a graduate of Saltillo High School, where he was a member of the Student Council. He lettered in baseball and basketball. He was Best Offensive Player in basketball, a two-time Most Valuable Player in baseball, a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year, and recipient of the Will to Win Award, Pitching Award and Highest Batting Average Award. He is a 2007 graduate of Itawamba Community College. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the baseball team. He earned All Division and All Region 23 honors. He is a 2009 graduate of Delta State University, where he was a member of Alpha Phi Sigma and Pi Gamma Mu honor societies. He was a member of the Statesman baseball team. He was named All-Gulf South Conference and All South Central Regional. He currently holds the record for career saves at DSU. He is an Academic All-American.
The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m. June 27, 2009, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wes Pitts in Mantachie. A reception will follow. Family and friends are invited.