Whitford Yates unite in marriage at New Hope Church
Dori Jo Whitford and Robert Sean Yates of Reelsboro wed at 3 p.m. February 4 with Rev. Bob Yates officiating. Bride's parents are Joseph and Deloris Whitford of New Bern and Reelsboro. groom's parents are the Rev. and Mrs. Bob Yates of Vandemere. The ceremony featured music by Russell Hudson, Randy Ratliff, Kathy Ratliff and Beverly Holton. The couple plans to reside in Reelsboro after a Myrtle Beach honeymoon.
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Dori Jo Whitford
Robert Sean Yates
Reelsboro
New Hope Christian Church
Bob Yates
Joseph Whitford
New Bern
Deloris Whitford
Vandemere
Russell Hudson
Randy Ratliff
Kathy Ratliff
Beverly Holton
Kingsbury Kingsbury Manning engagement announced in Ohio and Michigan
Mrs Ronald W Kingsbury of Linden Michigan and Mrs Dianna Manning of Columbus Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Chris Ann Kingsbury to Chris Tompkins son of Mr and Mrs Frank Tompkins of New Bern North Carolina The bride elect graduated from New Bern High School The groom elect graduated from West Craven High School He works at Ramada Inn Greenville The wedding is scheduled for 2 pm March 11 at Tabernacle Baptist Church New Bern
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Ronald W. Kingsbury
Linden
Mich
Dianna Manning
Columbus
Ohio
Chris Ann Kingsbury
Chris Tompkins
Frank Tompkins
New Bern
New Bern High School
West Craven High School
Ramada Inn
Greenville
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Hope White to Wed Harry Lee Nobles Jr in Shrine Club Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Jack E Mason announce the engagement of their daughter Hope White to Harry Lee Nobles Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harry Lee Nobles Sr both of New Bern The bride elect attended West Craven High School He is employed at Pak A Sak The wedding is planned for 3 pm Saturday at the Shrine Club.
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Jack E. Mason
New Bern
Hope White
Harry Lee Nobles Jr
Harry Lee Nobles Sr
West Craven High School
Pak-A-Sak
Dudley couple marks 40th anniversary in Vanceboro
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dudley of Vanceboro celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a 6 p.m. dinner on January 28 at Lanes Chapel fellowship hall. Hosted by their son Mike and Pam Dudley and son Timmy Dudley and granddaughter Jenna Dudley, the couple have two grandchildren. Mrs. Dudley, a former Annie, and Mr. Dudley, retired from Dupont, met in high school and married January 29, 1995. Mrs. Dudley is retired from Craven County schools.
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Joe Dudley
Vanceboro
Lanes Chapel Fellowship Hall
Mike
Pam Dudley
Timmy Dudley
Jenna Dudley
Dudley
Annie
Dupont
Craven County
Wedding registries reflect changing couple tastes in the 90s
Bridal consultants note older couples with independent households now register for stainless cookware and mix white china with gold bands. Grooms increasingly join the process, often choosing cookware and gourmet items. Registries tolerate second marriages as budgets drive practical choices over luxury sets.
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China
Theresa Slater
Dillard’s Department Stores
Best
Wedding registries diversify beyond china and crystal
Amy McRary reports that modern couples mix practical and whimsical items on lists. Stores like Home Depot and Service Merchandise run nationwide registries for tools, furniture, and decor, while JC Penney and others note personal items such as jewelry and lingerie remain popular.
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Home Depot
J.C. Penney’s
Wedding cake trends shift from dolls to edible art
Pastry chefs tailor wedding cakes to taste with rose-adorned tiers and infinity-linked groom’s cakes. Couples seek varied flavors and artistic designs, often choosing fondant, fresh flowers, ribbons, and rolled fondant icing. Prices rise with complexity. Tastings help pick flavors. three weeks’ notice required.
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Alan Parsons
The
Peabody
Memphis
Parsons
America
John Baldwin
Baldwin
Bonnie McLaurine
Jennifer Sheets
Sun Journal Announces Engagement and Wedding Notice Details
The Sun Journal outlines how to submit engagement and wedding notices printed Sundays under space limits. Forms are at 226 Pollock St New Bern and by mail to Life Editor P O Box 1149 New Bern NC 28560.
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The
Sun Journal
Pollock St
New Bern
P.O. Box
Craven, Jones
Pamlico
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Church Fellowship Hall
Ralph Broughton
Judy Berry
Sharon Broome
Katherine Golden
Judy Thallum
Evelyn Miller
Sandra Pickell
Jeanie Henderson
Beth Jenkins
Laura Hardison
Janet Woolard
Cindy Morton
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Pamlico County High School
Craven Community College
East Carolina University
New Bern Net and Craft Company
Express Marine Inc
Kingsbury- Tompkins
and Chris Ann Kingsbury
Shrine Club
Mr. and
Mrs
System
Mabel Carpenter
Carpenter
Marcia Best
Glass Bazaar
Knoxville
Tenn
Sharp Electronics Corp
By Amy McRary
Scripps Howard News Service
Memphis Baker
Life
Bridal Boutique, Inc
Bells Fork Square
N.C
Lorraine Hines
Gos
Ponrad
Ithis
KMART
Pam
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