Anniversary amid Odessa couple marks 50 years of marriage
Howard and Karlyn Houston of Odessa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 28 with a reception at their home hosted by son David Houston. The couple wed December 28, 1956 in Clovis New Mexico. They have five children Samuel Suzan David Chuck and Bill plus five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Howard retired after 41 years with Freedom Newspapers Inc and Karlyn retired after 25 years with the U S Postal Service.
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Karlyn Elizabeth Henderson
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Suzan Ragsdale
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Bill Houston
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Howard Houston
Freedom Newspapers Inc
Weddings in Odessa Tie Couples in December Ceremonies
Deborah Jones and Raymond McDavid wed December 22 at the Ector County Courthouse with Justice of the Peace Eddie Spivey presiding. Debra Jones is a Permian and UT Permian Basin graduate employed by Ector County ISD. Ray McDavid is self employed. The couple resides in Odessa with attendants Sherita LeShaw Temetra Mitchell Robert Vaughn and Wade Bradford. Courtney McVey and Matt Lee wed December 30 at Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ officiated by Roy Smalling. McVey, daughter of Randy and Jewan McVey, is a Texas Tech graduate and school teacher at Odessa Christian School. Lee, son of Jerry and Melinda Lee, is a Texas Tech graduate and service engineer with Apollo Perforators. Attendants included Lindsey Daniels Brittney McVey and others. The pair honeymooned in St Lucia and reside in Odessa.
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Odessa
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Wade Bradford
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Matt Lee
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Roy Smalling
Texas Tech University
Odessa Christian School
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Melinda Lee
Texas Tech
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Stefanie James Adriénne. Akers
Chris Looper
Brandon Bredemeyer
David Durell
Brandon Dennis
Gibson Welch Engagement Planned in Odessa
Ashley Lynn Gibson of Midland and Brian Dale Welch of Odessa plan to marry at MCM Elegant Hotel with Rev. Reed Gipson officiating. The bride-elect, daughter of Stephen and Sharon Gibson, is a 1998 Lee High graduate and UT Permian Basin 2006 psychology graduate employed by Dr. Carl D'Agostino. The groom-to-be, son of Dale and Jenny Welch, is an Odessa High School 1998 alum employed by Athletic Supply.
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Ashley Lynn Gibson
Brian Dale Welch
Odessa
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Stephen
Sharon Gibson
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Newsom Allen Wedding Plans Highlight Odessa Couple
Melanie Newsom of Odessa and Michael Allen of Lamesa will wed at Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. John Parker officiating. She is a Permian High graduate and 2002 Angelo State University alumna employed by Wells Fargo Bank. he is a 1996 Lamesa High School graduate, attended Texas Tech, and works for Pioneer Natural Resources in Midland.
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Melanie Newsom
Odessa
Michael Allen
Lamesa
Immanuel Baptist Church
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Truett Newsom
Bruce
Sue Redford
Wylie
Permian High
Mocheled School
Angelo State University
San Angelo
Wells Fargo Bank
Steve
Leta Allen
Lamesa High School
Texas Tech University
Pioneer Natural Resources, Midland
Bridal Announcements Policy and Guidelines
The Odessa American offers free bridal announcements with forms and guidelines available weekdays 8 am to 5 pm at 222 E. Fourth St front office or on the OA website. Engagements posted no earlier than 60 days before the wedding, and anniversaries or weddings published within 60 days after the event. only 25th and every fifth anniversary accepted. Photos preferred as digital files or mailed, with deadlines and space limitations noted. Call 333 7770 for details.
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