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Fletcher-Albright

Brooke Elizabeth Fletcher and Chadd Paul Albright were united in marriage July 30, 2016, at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Junior Fletcher, grandfather of the bride, and Rev. Bruce Pittman, uncle of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Cathy Fletcher of Middlebourne, W.Va. She is the granddaughter of Junior and Barbara Fletcher of Alma, W.Va., and the late John and Betty Cline of Middlebourne. The groom is the son of Craig and Paula Albright. of Charleston, W.Va. He is the grandson of Jane Kelec of Lancaster, Pa.; Barry Albright ...

Gandee-Cutler

Mona Elaine Gandee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burl Elswick of Parkersburg, and Jon Bryan Cutler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cutler of Huntington, W.Va., were married on April 23, 2016. The ceremony and reception were held at Parkersburg Country Club in Vienna, with Rev. Michael Seely officiating. The bride was attended by Morgan Miller and Addison Gandee, children of the bride; the groom was accompanied by Keaton Cutler and Corey Cutler, children of the groom. The bride graduated from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a degree in health sciences. She was employed by ...

Hall-Carpenter

Katilyn Michelle Hall and Aaron Mykel Carpenter were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. July 16, 2016. The double-ring ceremony. officiated by Pastor Stephen Tupitza, was held at Walnut Street Church of Christ located in Belpre. The bride wore a strapless gown of sequins and satin in champagne that was passed on to her by her mother, Beverly Mundy. She escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her father, William Hall. Serving the bride as matron of honor was her cousin, Jasmine Morris. Serving as bridesmaids were her stepsisters Katelyn and Sierra Mundy, Kristen Gwynn ...

Chichester-White

Steven White and Ashley Chichester announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Patrick and Kim Shook of Williamstown and Doug Chichester and Charlene of Parkersburg. She teaches preschool at the Parkersburg Art Center and volunteers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Edward and Katina White of Williamstown and Derek and Elizabeth McLaughlin of Charleston. He is serving our country in the U.S. Navy and has served on several Volunteer Fire Departments. A winter wedding is planned.

Hawkins-Kellison

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hawkins II of Parkersburg announced the engagement of their daughter, Aubrey Ranee, to Phillip Edward Kellison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Kellison of Vienna. The bride-to-be is a 2011 graduate of Parkersburg High School and is a 2015 magna cum laude graduate of Marshall University with a bachelor’s of science in medical technology. She is employed by St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. The prospective bridegroom is a 2010 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 2016 magna cum laude graduate of Marshall University with a bachelor’s of arts ...

Halley-Merriman

Rachel Renee Halley and William Otto Merriman Jr. were united in marriage on Aug. 13 at Marietta Shrine Club. Fred Shreve, brother of the groom, officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Joyce Halley of Parkersburg. She is a 1999 graduate of Parkersburg High School and is employed by First Neighborhood Bank of Parkersburg. The groom is the son of Anna Ruth Merriman and the late William Otto Merriman of Parkersburg. He is a 1987 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1996 graduate of Capital University Law School in Columbus. He is a ...