Andrea will graduate Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Stephen F. Austin State University on August 14, 2010. Sergio is currently employed at Watson Electric and is in the process of obtaining his journeyman’s electrical license.

The couple will exchange vows on October 31, 2010 in Nacogdoches, TX. The wedding will be a masquerade ball.

Ashley Thomas formerly of Center and Brandin Brewster of Apple springs announce their engagement and approaching marriage. Ashley is the daughter of Ronnie and Suzette Peace of Center and Robert and Patricia Thomas of Dallas. She is the granddaughterof Sylvia Snider and the late Pete Snider of Center and Peggy Humphrey of Dallas and the late Floyd Thomas of Shreveport.

Brandin is the son of Ruth and Ronald "Runt" Brewster of Apple Springs. His grandparents are Don Brewster and the late Louise Brewster of Lufkin and the late Tommy and Louise Ragland of Apple Springs.

The couple will exchange vows on August 14th, 2010 with a western wedding and a barbeque at Cooper Lake in Center. The couple will make their home in Apple Springs

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Stone formally of Center, Texas would like to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their son, Cory Hayden Stone, to Kendra Leigh Norris.

Cory is the grandson of Annis Stone and the late Walter Stone and Mr. and Mrs David Hanhart of Center, TX.

Kendra is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Lee Norris of Lovington, New Mexico and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Norris of Lovington, New Mexico and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carr of Hobbs, New Mexico.

The couple will exchange vows August 19, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church in Hobbs, New Mexico at 8:00pm. Family and friends are invited to attend. Gift selections at Wal-Mart and Horsefeathers in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Melinda Jackson and ShaQuandrick Lister are pleased to announce their engagement. Melinda is the daughter of Brenda Gardner and Willie. D. Jackson. She graduated from Center High School in 1997 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Oklahoma State University in 2001 and a Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2004. Melinda is employed at a Child Placing Agency as an Operations Supervisor.

ShaQuandrick is the son of Sharon Watts and Harry Wilcott. He graduated from Center High Schosol in 1998 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communication Information Systems (BCIS) in 2003 from the University of North Texas. ShaQuandrick is employed at JDA Software as a Technical Consultant.

The wedding is planned for October 9th, 2010 in Lewisville, TX.

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Risinger and Mr. & Mrs. Michael Porter are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Carissa Kay Risinger and Justin Cade Porter.

Carissa is the grandaughter of Truitt & Betty Stephens of Gary, the late Herman Holloway, Hazel Risinger of Patroon, and the late Dewayne Risinger.

Justin is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Elton Porter of Campti Community, and the late Inez Hampton of Center.

They will exchange vows September 25, 2010 at HillCrest Baptist Church in Center. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Aubrey and Kim Henley of Bellville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Michelle Henley to Rusty Lee Permenter, son of Tom and Janet Permenter or Joaquin, Texas.

The future bride graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University with her Masters of Professional Accounting in 2010.

The future groom graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008 where he earned his Bachelors of Science in both Physics and Math. He is currently working on his Masters of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University and will graduate in August.

They will exchange vows on November 6th at First Christian Church in Brenham. A reception will follow at Giddings Stone Mansion.

Ken and Christy Mahan of Center are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Whitney Brooke Mahan to Joshua Cass Havins, son of John and Shelia Coussons of Garrison.

Whitney is the grandaughter of the late Barney and Betty White of Tyler and the late Austin and Jane Mahan of Center.

Josh is the grandson of Johnny Ruth Jopling and the late Allen Jopling of Garrison and the late Sammy and Louise Coussons of Nacogdoches.

The couple will exchange vows on August 7, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Center. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Anthony are please to announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Lindsey to Wil Blackshear.

Wil is the son of Roy Blackshear and Shelia & John Childress.

Lindsey is the granddaughter of Joy Campbell and the late Tommy Campbell, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Anthony, and the great-grandaughter of the late Erma Paige.

Wil is the grandson of Suzanne Ihlo and the late Billy Ihlo, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shofner.

A summer wedding is planned.

Mrs. Fran Partin of Tenaha would like to announce the approaching marriage of her daughter, Kara Lea Partin to Kyle Andrew Onken, both of Tyler, Texas. Kara is also the daughter of the late James Clark Partin.

Kyle is the son of Bennie Onken of Channelview, Texas and Ronda Stockton of Deer Park, Texas.

Kara and Kyle will exchange vows on August 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at North Street Church of Christ in Nacogdoches, Texas.

All family and friends are invited to share in this special day.

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Bowlin and Mr. & Mrs. Zack Warr are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Emily Anne Bowlin and Matthew Shea Warr. 

Emily graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.  She will be teaching 3rd Grade at Tenaha ISD. 

Matthew graduated in May with a degree in Petroleum Technologies. 

A shower is planned for June 26th at the City Hall Annex in Tenaha.  The wedding will be on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 2:00 pm at the Woods Methodist Church in Tenaha, Texas. 

Emily is the granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. B. M. Bowlin Jr. of Tenaha, Texas, and the late Ann Dean of Center, Texas.  Matthew is the grandson of Charles and Cora Wimberly of Huxley, Texas, and the late Doyle and Lynne Warr of Center, Texas.

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Edwards of Gary, TX and Mr. & Mrs. Kenny Walker of Timpson, TX are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Rachel Lynn Edwards & Christopher Ryan Walker.

Rachel is the granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Collins of Lyons, GA, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Edwards of Rockwall, TX and the late Margaret Edwards of Dickinson, TX.

Christopher is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Butch Beckham of Timpson, TX and Rev. & Mrs. Billy Gene Walker of Cleveland, TX.

The Couple will exchange vows on July 24, 2010 at Elmwood Gardens in Palestine, TX.

Mr. and Mrs. David Jones of Shelbyville are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Joanna Lyn Jones to Jonathan Todd Schillings, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tom Schillings of Shelbyville.

The couple will exchange vows in Galveston, Texas on July 31, 2010.

Ronny and Betty Harrison of Lufkin announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Holly Harrison to Chris Wilkins, son of Ronnie and Serica Wilkins of Center.

Holly is the granddaughter of Jim and Helen Harrison of West Columbia and the late Charles and Florine Metcalfe of Port Lavaca. Chris is the grandson of Johnnie Wilkins and the late Felton Wilkins of Center and S. W. and Dorthy Carter of Shelbyville.

The couple will wed on July 24, 2010 at 7 P. M. at First United Methodist Church in the Henderson Chapel at Lufkin, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Clark Chandler of Nacogdoches are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Kaylyn Bliss to Bradley Thomas Moody of Center, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Moody of Center.

The Bride elect is the granddaughter of Mr. And Mrs. Lindon Lampin of Nacogdoches and Doretha Chandler and the late Clarence Chandler of Nacogdoches.

The prospective Groom is the grandson of Freddie Moody and the late Dan Moody of Center and Hoy McMahon and the late Avis McMahon. Brad is a firefighter with the City of Nacogdoches Fire Department. Kaylyn will graduate from Panola College of Nursing, May 2010.

The wedding date is set for August 28, 2010 in Nacogdoches

Mr. and Mrs. Johny Covington of Center are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Jana Michelle to Ryan Kolby Keele, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Keele of Tenaha.

Jana is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy McClelland of Bronson, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. DeLoyd Livingston of Center and the late John M. Covington. Ryan is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Story of Tyler, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Dover of Center. Jana graduated UT Tyler in 2008 with a Bachelor Degree in Childhood Development Education. Ryan graduated UT Tyler in 2009 with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. Ryan is employed at ETMC Behavioral Health in Tyler.

The couple are planning a summer wedding in 2010.