Happenings
On this webpage we'll be printing happenings submitted by family
members, such as weddings, engagements, graduations, awards, etc. Watch for future updates.
If any family member knows of any happenings in the family that you'd like to include here,
please contact Tommy Matthews or send an email to
paul@bessel.org
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The
Sanford Herald 08/24/2008, Page C05
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Weddings
Mc Cune —Brooks
Meta Elizabeth Brooks and Phillip Samuel Mc Cune, both of
Sanford, were married Aug. 9 at the home of Thelma Wall at
Buffalo Lake by the Rev. Jeff Oldham.
The bride is the daughter of Vicki Brooks Gentry, formerly of
Sanford, and the late Jesse Gentry, and granddaughter of Pat and
Vernon Jaye of Sanford and the late Larry Jordan. She attended
Lee County Senior High, the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington and received her business degree from Campbell
University. She is employed with Wyeth Vaccines.
The bridegroom is the son of Robert and Karen Mc Cune of
Lillington, and grandson of Hilda and Chuck Ralston of Olivia
and Betty and Eugene Mc Cune of Sunset Beach. He attended
Southview High School in Hope Mills and received his
telecommunication degree from Central Carolina Community
College.
He is employed with Windstream Communnications.
Escorted by her mother, Vicki Brooks Gentry, the bride wore a
Watters Desig ner two-piece silk organza strapless gown with a
pink satin ribbon tied at the waist. She wore a handmade head
comb decorated by Gail Strickland with pearls, rhinestones and
swarovski crystals and a waist length veil adorned with white
flowers and swarovski crystals. She carried a hand-tied bouquet
of antique green hydrangea, canary yellow calla lilies, green
trachelium, bupleryium, rasberry colored gerber daisies with a
memorial picture of her father adorned with green and pink
polkadot ribbon.
Matrons of honor were Kathryn Jensen, aunt of the bride, and
Karen Ward. Bridesmaids were Jordanna Foster, Melissa Hendley,
Sandi
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Howard, Jamie Mc Elreath, cousin of the bride, Christy Shook,
Gail Strickland and Jennifer Worrell.
Best man was Robert Mc Cune, father of the groom. Groomsmen
were Don Angell; Lars Jensen, uncle of the bride; Adam Mashburn;
Tommy Mashburn; Patrick Mc Cune, brother of the groom; Todd
Pace, cousin of the groom; Adam Spell and Charles Thomas, cousin
of the groom.
Flower girls were Jessica Mc Cune, Kelsey Mc Cune and
Samantha Mc Cune, cousins of the groom.
Wedding musicians were Timmy Hair, Claudia Pace and Irving
Currin.
Wedding director was Sylvia Hines.
Program attendant was Brandy Garner.
Following a honeymoon trip to Puerto Vallarta, the couple
reside in Sanford.
Events
A reception was hosted by the mother of the bride at the Elks
Club A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom
at Davison’s Steaks.
A Key West-themed engagement party was hosted by Kathryn
Jensen, Gail Strickland and Jennifer Worrell at the Lee County
Wildlife Club. A pampered chef shower was hosted by Tracy
Collins, Claudia Pace and Stephanie Pace at the home of
Stephanie Pace. A fiesta shower was hosted by Kathryn and Lar
Jensen at their home. A pantry/kitchen shower was hosted by
Karen Ward at her home. A garden/garage shower was hosted by
Claudia Pace at her home. A bridal shower was hosted by the
bride’s co-workers at Wyeth Vaccines. A lingerie shower and
bachelorette party weekend was hosted by friends of the bride
in Myrtle Beach, S.C. A golf and bachelor party weekend was
hosted by friends of the groom in Charleston, S.C. A bridesmaid
luncheon was hosted by the mother of the bride at Mrs. Lacy’s
Tea Room.
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Meta Brooks Mc Cune
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The
Sanford Herald 07/15/2008, Page A02
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Faces &Places
Submitted photo
Pam Riddle, a teacher assistant at Tramway Elementary School,
was recently named Lee County Teacher Assistant of the Year. She
will now compete for the regional title.
Submit aphoto by e-mail at
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The
Sanford Herald 07/06/2008, Page C06
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Engagement
Kristi Willett and Jeremiah Oldham
Willett —Oldham
SANFORD — David and Dianne Willett of Sanford announce the
engagement of their daughter, Kristi Dianne Willett of Sanford,
to Jeremiah Justin Oldham of Sanford. He is the son of Mike and
Cheryl Oldham of Sanford.
The wedding is planned for 2 p.m. Sept. 6 at Jonesboro
Heights Baptist Church.
The couple met while working at the YMCA.
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The
Sanford Herald 06/29/2008, Page C05
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DWA Photography
Meta Brooks and Phillip Mc Cune
Brooks —Mc Cune
SANFORD — Vicki Brooks Gentry of Alpharetta, Ga., formerly of
Sanford, announces the engagement of her daughter, Meta
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of Sanford. He is the son of Robert and Karen Mc Cune of
Lillington.
The bride-elect also is the daughter of the late Jesse Gentry.
The wedding is planned for 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at a private home on
Buffalo Lake.
The couple met through mutual friends.
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Elva Mae Smyth,
of Holden Beach celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party
thrown by family and friends. About 45 people attended, including Holden Beach
Mayor Alan Holden. Partygoers traveled from as far as New York and Florida to
be a part of the celebration. Smyth, who was born in Sanford, has been a Holden
Beach resident for about 40 years. Friends say she is full of life, stories,
and wisdom. She is the oldest resident on the island, they say.
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The
Sanford Herald 03/23/2008, Page C05
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60 TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Reuben and Gwen Wicker will celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary on March 27. The Wickers were married March 27,
1948, the Saturday before Easter, at the home of the Rev.
Grissom.
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The Sanford Herald 09/10/2006, Page D02
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SANFORD CENTRAL CLASS OF 1956
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Traveling from six states, members of the Sanford Central High
School Class of 1956 celebrated their 50-year reunion Aug.
11-12. On Friday evening, many class members gathered for a
social at the Westlake Club House. On Saturday, 100 class
members, spouses and guests attended a dinner social at Chef
Paul’s. Class President Margaret Bradley Sullivan welcomed
everyone, and Richard Hayes gave the blessing. Class members
enjoyed an evening of reminiscing, ’50s music and a display of
pictures and various other class memorabilia, including a
Sanford Central Marching Band banner. A plaque honoring deceased
members of the class also was on display. Maude Dunn Nichols
gave floral arrangements using the gold and blue school colors.
The tables were decorated with gold and blue place mats honoring
each class member, with special attention to the deceased
members. The place mats also had a picture of the Sanford
Central High School campus as it was in the ‘go! od old days.’
The reunion committee included Hayes, Nick Porter, Donald and
Pat Griffin Austin, Linda Womble Spivey, Carolyn Holder Spivey,
Jack Haug, Webb Mc Cracken, Raymond Blakely, Betty Cole Hall,
June Kelly Thomas and Linda Faye Tillman Herndon.
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Pictured are 59 of the 127
original class members. They are (first row, from left) Jack
Crutchfield, Nick Porter, Linda Tillman Herndon, Glenn Kelly,
Jerry Powers, George Perry, (second row) Jim Seagroves, Webb Mc
Cracken, Ann Phillips Mc Cracken, Wayne Godfrey, Neil Parrish
Honeycutt, Patsy Galyon Wofford, Pat Griffin Austin, Peggy
Sasser Woody, Peggy Poole Norton, June Kelly Thomas, Maude Dunn
Nichols, Dale Avery Wenal, Patsy Massengill Barker, Jack Haug,
George Wayne Hilliard, (third row) John Byrd, Elaine Carter
Gibson, Jennie Stoval Simmons, Jerri Clark King, Patricia
Proctor Bradley, Pat Matthews Joye, Carolyn Southern Fuqua,
Linda Womble Spivey, Elinor Salmon Smith, Margaret Bradley
Sullivan, Joyce Castleberry Griffin, Judy Patterson Love, Betty
Cole Hall, Carolyn Holder Spivey, Rexine Kelly Lloyd, Lora Burns
Culberson, Hoyt Hackney, Lynn Mc Iver III, Manley Lucas, (fourth
row) Donald Austin, Robert Chiles, Virginia Marston Nieland,
John Monroe, R.H. Bobbitt, R! ichard Hayes, Clifton Hood, Jim
Benner, Ronald Mc Neill, Raymond Blakely, Nelson ‘Nick’ Jones,
Van Groce, Bobby Wood, Bill Monroe and Leroy Craig. Not pictured
are Larry O’ Connell, class member; Jane Barringer, faculty;
Charles Lano, special guest.
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From:
Jerry Samet [mailto:jsamet@leaders.org]
Sent: Monday, June 20,
2005 4:14 PM
Last week
I was invited to spend the day at Central Florida University in Orlando
Florida. This was Jerry Samet Day for them. An endowment was given in
honor of my mother, Margaret Samet, to set up a scholarship program for
the students in Criminal Justice. They honored me last Thursday, June
16, 2005. In these pictures along with myself are Judge David Ross, a
longtime friend and now a Professor at the University, and Dr. Ross Wolf
the Dean. They have a plaque on their wall with a picture and bio of my
Mother. The entire day was wonderful and a tribute to my Mom. Those
that knew her would be proud.
Jerry
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The Sanford Herald 10/13/2006, Page A04
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LOOKING BACK
50 years ago
D. Emory Matthews of Sanford was reelected moderator of the
Sandy Creek Baptist Association as more than 300 delegates
convened in Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church for the opening of
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annual session.
25 years ago
The Lee County Senior High School chapter of Distributive
Education clubs of America hosted 600 students at a annual
District 4A Leadership conference at Kendale Shopping Center
and Mc Leod Auditorium.
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The Sanford Herald 10/13/2006, Page A15
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Local students inducted into honor society
RALEIGH — Meredith Clark, Kensey Foushee and Whitney Perry,
all of Sanford, were inducted into Meredith College’s chapter of
Kappa Nu Sigma on Sept. 21.
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to promote scholarship at Meredith. Kappa Nu Sigma inducts
students with junior hours who have a 3.8 gradepoint average or
better, students with senior hours who have a 3.7 GPAor better
and graduating seniors who have a 3.6 GPA or better.
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Wedding
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The Sanford Herald 02/11/2007, Page D02
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Thompson - Sessoms
SANFORD - Aimee Lynne Sessoms and Brian Whitney
Thompson, both of Sanford, were married at 2 p.m.
Oct. 14 at First Pentecostal Holiness Church by the
Rev. Steve Ray.
The bride, daughter of Tommy and Jean Sessoms of
Sanford, attended Lee County High School and Central
Carolina Community College She is employed with
Trion Inc. in Sanford.
The bridegroom, son of Terry and Brenda Thompson
of Sanford, attended Lee County High School and
Central Carolina Community College He is employed
with Hanes Brands Inc. in Sanford.
Escorted by her father, Tommy Sessoms, the bride
wore an A-line, satin gown featuring a full skirt
and empire waist. Beaded accents adorned the bodice
and edging of the skirt. She carried a hand-tied
bouquet of miniature lavender calla lilies, white
gerber daisies and white roses wrapped in sheer
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Johnson, sister of the bride. Junior bridesmaids
were Taylor Pokemire, Madelyn Pokemire and Joy
Alford, nieces of the groom.
Best man was Terry Thompson, father of the groom.
Groomsmen were Lance Alford, brother-in-law of the
groom; Tony Venable; and Brandon Phillips.
Flower girls were Kimrey Phillips and Karie Starr.
Ring bearer was Shane Lawrence, nephew of the groom.
Wedding musicians were April Smith, soloist; Joe
Hanna, harpist; and Leslie Hanna, pianist.
Guest registry attendant was Tina
Aimee and Brian Thompson
Thompson, sister of the groom.
Wedding director was Teresa Dew.
Following a honeymoon trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C.,
the couple is residing in Sanford.
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The reception was hosted by the parents of the
bride in the church fellowship hall, which was
decorated by Carrie Pickett. Cake attendant was
Kelli Alford, sister of the groom.
The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of
the groom at Ron's Barn.
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The
Sanford Herald 03/04/2007, Page D02
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ENGAGEMENTS
Leon - Poole
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Brian and Marian Leon of Shelby
Township, Mich., announce the engagement of their daughter,
Alison Kay Leon of Sanford, to Aaron Brent Poole of Sanford. He
is the son of Derrick and Sherri Allman of Salem, S.C., and
Ricky and Angela Poole of Sanford.
The wedding is planned for Sept. 1 in Shelby Township, Mich.
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The
Sanford Herald 10/14/2007, Page C05
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Weddings
Poole —Leon
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Alison Kay Leon and Aaron Brent
Poole, both of Raleigh, were married at 4 p.m.
Sept. 1 at Hope Chapel by the Rev. Ronald Thurner.
The bride, daughter of Brian and Marian Leon of Shelby
Township, Mich., attended Michigan State University. She is
employed with Communities In Schools of Lee County.
The bridegroom, son of Derrick and Sherri Allman of Salem,
S.C., and Ricky and Angela Poole of Sanford, attended Lee
County High School. He is employed with Progress Energy.
The bride was escorted by her father, Brian Leon.
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Maid of honor was Rosina D’ Agostini. Matron of honor was Lisa
Healy. Bridesmaids were Kelly Dunlop, Bridget Donohoe, Teale
Burley, Betsy Rodau, Amy Florka, Dana Godell and Mary Martha
Hubner. Junior bridesmaids were Ashlyn Allman and Mackenzie
Poole, sisters of the groom.
Best man was Ricky Poole, father of the groom.
Groomsmen were Steven Poole and Travis Poole, brothers of the
groom; Chas Post III; Jonathon Bloodworth; Brian Leon and Brad
Leon, brothers of the bride; and Chase Andrews.
Ring bearer was Brian Leon III, nephew of the bride.
Following a honeymoon trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple
is residing in Raleigh.
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Alison and Aaron Poole
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