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4C The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. Sunday, February 15, 2004 ENGAGEMENTS BRIDE'S BOOK Amyx-Hayes PITTSBURGH, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L.

Amyx of Greenwood, S.C., announce the engagement of their daughter Denee Frances Amyx of Pittsburgh to Eric Bryan Hayes of Pittsburgh. The bride-elect, formerly of Greenwood, is a 1992 graduate of Greenwood High School and a 1996 graduate of Lander University. She is a member of Business Marketers Association and Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity and is a senior account executive with Blather Brunner. The bridegroom- -elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert J. Hayes of Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of Peters Township High School and attended West Virginia University. He is employed Denee Frances Amyx Eric Bryan Hayes as a computer network engineer, servicing Dell accounts. The wedding is planned for 4:30 p.m.

May 8 at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Davis-Parris NINETY SIX Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Davis of Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter Heather Nicole Davis of Greenwood to Michael Edward Parris of Ninety Six. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Greenwood High School and a 2001 graduate of Piedmont Tech.

She is employed by Self Regional Healthcare. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parris of Ninety Six. He is a 1999 graduate of Ninety Six High School 'and a 2001 graduate of Heather Nicole Davis Piedmont Tech.

He: is employed Michael Edward Parris by Milliken, Abbeville Plant. The wedding is planned for 3 p.m. May 1 at First Baptist Church in Ninety Six. Montgomery-Howard Mr. and Mrs.

Darrell Montgomery of Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter Christy Rena Montgomery of Greenwood to Brandon Ray Howard of Greenwood. The bride-elect is a graduate of Greenwood High School and Greenville Technical College. She is employed by Dink's Body Shop. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Dennis Howard of Waterloo and Barbara Cogdill of Greenwood. He is a graduate of Emerald High Christy Rena Montgomery School and is employed by ButBrandon Ray Howard ler's Automotive. The wedding is planned for 5 p.m. March 13 at The Coffee Dessert Company in Greenwood. ANNIVERSARY Wrapp Mr.

and Mrs. Jesse Wrapp celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a dinner reception hosted by their children at the American Legion Post 20. The couple have three children, Jesse A. Wrapp, Stanley Wrapp and Sandra Wrapp Harris, and four grandchildren. They were married Dec.

24, 1953. Mrs. Wrapp is the former June Carroll. Mr. and Mrs.

Jesse Wrapp Day care costs show wide gap By The Associated Press Day care costs in the United States range from about $350 to more than $1,000 per month, depending on where you live, according to a recent analysis. The priciest places for day-care are Manhattan and Boston, which average $1,057 and $977 per month, respectively, according to an analysis released in January by Runzheimer International, a Wisconsin-based management consulting firm. After Manhattan and Boston in the cost rankings are Manchester, N.H. Washington New London, Conn. and Mary Ella's Roberta 603 Calhoun Greenwood Gifts to Home Garden Decor (Across from Capital Bank off Montague) 227-8874 M-F Sat.

Mother Nature Comes To Life With Whimsical Tree Faces Just In Time For Spring 67175 Thomas-Dean LEXINGTON, Va. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Thomas of Due West, S.C., announce the engagement of their daughter Emma Christine Thomas of Due West to Gavin Riddle Dean of Columbia. The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Cambridge Academy and a 2003 graduate of Washington and Lee University.

She attends the University of South Carolina School of Law. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Dean of Boca Raton, Fla.

He is a 1996 graduate of St. Andrew's School and a 2000 graduate of Washington and Lee University. He is a market development manager for Colonial Life. Emma Christine 1 Thomas Gavin Riddle Dean The wedding is planned for 10:30 a.m. May 29 at R.E.

Lee Memorial Episcopal Church in Lexington. Mason-Counts FLORENCE Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mason of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter April Shavonne Mason of Aiken to Jermaine Melvin Counts of Sill, Okla. The bride-elect is a graduate of S.C.

State University in Orangeburg. She is employed by Aiken County Public Schools. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin A.

Counts of Barnwell. He is a graduate of S.C. State University and is in the Army. April Shavonne Mason The wedding is planned for 4 Jermaine Melvin Counts p.m. June 12 at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Florence.

BRIDE'S Harris-Hall Harris-Hall Amanda LaShay Harris and Tanner Patrick Hall, both of Greenwood, were married at 5 p.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenwood. The Rev. Charles Caldwell of Hodges officiated. Wedding music was presented by vocalists Jenny Ware and David Harrell, and organists Leigh Gambrell and Al Gambrell, all of Greenwood.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Bagwell of Greenwood. She is a 1998 graduate of Greenwood High School" and is a self employed hairstylist with Miller Company. The bridegroom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Wendell Hall of Greenwood. He is a 1996 graduate of Ninety Six High School and is employed by the Greenwood City Fire Department. Jodi Sullivan Williams of Greenwood was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Angela Allen, Adrian Allen, Amber Allen, Lisa Powell and Melissa Manley, all of Greenwood, and Eliza Watts of Mountville.

Payten Allen of Calhoun Falls was miniature bride. McKenzie Stone of Greenwood was flower girl. The bride wore a white satin A-line style gown featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and cap sleeves. The bodice and skirt were accented with handcut Battenburg lace appliques encrusted with pearls and sequins. Satin covered buttons cascaded down the back of the chapel length train.

She wore a white crown of lace and pearls attached to a double-tiered, fingertip length veil of white tulle featuring scattered rhinestones and pearls edged in satin cording. She carried a bouquet of white roses wrapped in white Mrs. Tanner Patrick Hall Amanda LaShay Harris satin ribbon with a cascading bow accenting the stems. Attendants wore two tone gowns of dulciana satin in white and claret. The fitted white bodice was accented with a tip of the shoulder neckline adorned with beading of pearls, crystals and sequins.

The satin A-line skirt in claret was floor length. The bridegroom's father was best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Bagwell of Greenwood, the bride's brother, Taylor Hall of Greenwood, the bridegroom's brother, Brian Brown, Billy Rushton, Brian Latham and Allen Wright, all of Greenwood. Zachary Allison of Greenwood was miniature bride. Jonathon Wright of Greenwood was ringbearer.

The bride's parents were hosts of a reception. After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will live in Greenwood. Alan Stuart Purses Have Arrived! Come in and see our Huge Selection! New Colors and New Styles! Other New Arrivals Mary Jane Bags Swap Watches Luggage Initial Jewelry Campus and Silver Connection 811 Montague Ave. Greenwood, SC (864) 942-9616 546181 Davi WARE SHOALS Laura Allison Davis of Ware Shoals and Jonathan Alexander Stephenson of Ninety Six were married a at 5 p.m. Saturday at Mt.

Gallagher Baptist Church. Dr. Marcus R. Bishop of Ware Shoals officiated. Wedding music was presented by pianist Joey Thompson of Greenwood, vocalists Rita Dukes and Gail Rumfelt, both of Waterloo.

The bride is the daughter of Connie Hartman Hill of Laurens and Ray Davis of Ware Shoals. She attended the University of South Carolina and is employed as assistant to the director of computer services by School District 56 in Clinton. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Randall Stephenson of Ninety Six.

He is a graduate of Piedmont Tech and is employed by School District 50 in Greenwood. Alyson Murphy of Greenville was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Amanda Brock of Honea Path, the bridegroom's sister, Reva Davis and Bettis Padgett, both of Greenwood, Erin Graves of Alaska, Katie Lake of Columbia, and Lisa Verga of Greenville, the bride's cousin. Kamryn Brock of Honea Path, the bridegroom's niece, was flower girl. The bride wore a strapless gown of white satin.

The A-line skirt was gathered with a side drape and featured beaded embroidery on the bodice and the front. The back bodice laced up and tied with a satin ribbon accenting the semi-cathedral train. She wore an elbow length Mrs. J.A. Stephenson Laura Allison Davis tulle veil accented with pearls.

She carried a hand-tied bouquet of Calla lilies. 'The bridegroom's father was best man. Groomsmen were Chuck Brock of Honea Path, the bridegroom's brother-in-law, Jamie Brown, Darren Carter, the bridegroom's cousin, Barry Jones and Derrick Smith, all of Ninety Six, and Travis Davis of Myrtle Beach, the bride's brother. Charlie Sayer of Greenwood was ringbearer. The bride's parents were hosts of a reception at The Villa in Laurens.

After a wedding trip to Charleston, Cancun and Cozumel, the couple will live in Ware Shoals. Deason-Brown TROY Wende Marie Deason. of Troy and Kevin Michael Brown of McCormick were married at 5 p.m. Saturday at Troy ARP Church. The Rev.

George Boyd of Troy officiated. Wedding music was presented by pianist Pam Floyd and vocalist Tina Deason, both of The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ryan Deason Jr. of Troy.

She.is a graduate in of Emerald High School and Lander University. She is employed by Saluda EMS and Strom's Drug Store in McCormick. The bridegroom is the son of Adrian Brown of McCormick and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Pate Aiken.

He is a graduate of Ridge-Spring Monetta High School and is employed by Saluda EMS. Karla Storey of Plum Branch was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Shannon White and Suzanne Matheny, both of McCormick, Julie Doolittle of Plum Branch and Chelsea Cox of Troy. Honorary bridesmaids were Jenny Edwards of Ward, Dana Bottoms of Plum Branch, Elizabeth Robinson and Susan Robinson, both of Troy. Emily Deason of Greenwood was flower girl.

The bride wore a strapless gown of white duchess satin. Beaded embroidery highlighted the bodice and the full princessline skirt. Chris Doolittle of Plum Branch was best man. Groomsmen were Adrian Brown of McCormick, Rudy Pate of Aiken, Rusty Deason of Greenwood and Brian Cannon of Troy. Ryan C.

Deason of Green- Mrs. Kevin Michael Brown Wende Marie Deason wood was ringbearer. The bride's parents were hosts of a reception. After a wedding trip to Montreat, N.C., the couple will live in Troy. TIn BIRTHDAY BORDERS Friday, Feb.

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