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Mary Clay Brooks

Forester home setting for family party

John and Judy Forester and children, Ashley and Will, hosted their family party at their house, as they usually do for Christmas lunch. They were thrilled that everyone was able to be there this year! Jimmie and Margaret Hart, Cindy, Leland, Thomas and Anna Passons from Southaven, Sherry, Garrie and Rebecca Colhoun, Elizabeth Colhoun from Olive Branch, Jackie, Rex, Zac and Margaret Wilson from Brandon, Joey and Jim Hart, Mary Minor from Potts Camp, Billy and Sandy Cline from Germantown, Tenn., Jeanne Cline and Frank Starbuck from Sardis, Dawn Kersta, Clay Crawford and Jonathan Moore. It was a great party that lasted well into the afternoon. As Mrs. Hart used to say when she wrote news for The Messenger, “A good time was had by all!”

Jane Farris’ mother, Terry Sullivan, was here for the holidays. She is from Bay St. Louis. On December 27, Frannie Farris attended the debutante ball of her roommate, Elizabeth Ann Young, who is also a Chi Omega pledge sister of Frannie’s. The ball was in Spartenburg, SC.

Helene Doxey from Waveland visited Hallie Chatham during the holidays.

Mrs. Ferrell Moore of Holly Springs had a few holiday guests on Christmas Day. Joining Mrs. Moore for Christmas dinner were Karen Holley of Hernando, Gracie, Pat, Jessica and Philip Woods of Byhalia, Patrick, Amy and JP Woods of Jackson, Teresa Clarkson and Randy Humble of Olive Branch, Dustin and Cayden Clarkson of Potts Camp, Jesse and Rachel Coop of Barton.

Katy and Chris Barbour of Nashville, Tenn., were the Thursday guests of Margaret Ann and Norbert Barruel.

Hamilton Seale of Pensacola, Fla., and Andy Seale of Nashville, Tenn., were the guests of their parents, Ben and Robin Seale, last week.

Alan Crain of Atlanta, Ga., and Sarah Crain of Jackson, were holiday guests of their mother, Carey Crain.

Michael Seale of Ocean Springs, visited with Kay and Jakey Hurdle and David Seale last week.

Everette Stubbs of Washington, DC, spent the holiday vacation with his mother, Linda Stubbs, and brother, Ellis Stubbs. While here, he visited with Pat and Jack Stubbs, Gay and Jack Stubbs and Pat Ellis Stubbs.

Patrick and Mary Glen Carlton of Birmingham, Ala., were the guests of Vicki and Walter Webb last week.

Kay and Laura Wheeler entertained Rowan Thompson of Dallas, Texas over the Christmas holidays. He also visited with Mary Clay and Gene Brooks and their children, Caitlyn and Grady.

Susan and Jimmy Warren and Dorothy Warren visited in the home of Alexis and Clay Williams of Ocean Springs, over the Christmas holidays.

Brenda Bailey’s daughter, Brooke, recently married Con Lambert. They had a nice celebration party Saturday night at the beautiful City Cafe in the couples honor. Lots of friends and relatives attended. The Zack McA Band provided the entertainment. Brooke and Con returned from their honeymoon in St. Lucia for a week, which led to the wonderful party. A fun time was had by all. Brooke and Con will make their home in Southaven.

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Crystal Cook and Terry Byrd to wed February 24 at First Baptist Church

Crystal Cook and Terry Byrd

Mrs. Elaine Herring and James W. Cook of Potts Camp announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Crystal Cook, to Terry Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Byrd of Holly Springs.

The couple will exchange vows on Feb. 24, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Holly Springs. Dr. Curtis Ferrell will officiate. All family and friends are invited.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cox and the late Mr. and Mrs. Mancel Cook. She is a 1999 graduate of Hickory Flat Attendance Center and is currently an employee of Short Stop Grocery.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Bailey of Holly Springs and the late Raymond Bailey, the late Travis Byrd, the late Mrs. Martha Hannah and Eugene Hannah of Holly Springs. He is a 2002 graduate of Marshall Academy and a 2006 graduate of TechSkills, where he received his computer engineering degree. He is currently an employee of Contract Fabricators, Inc. as the network administrator and materials coordinator.

After a honeymoon, the couple will make their home in Hickory Flat.

Rachel Polk and Suk Jin Kim to wed January 13 in Collierville

Rev. and Mrs. James Polk and Mr. and Mrs. Jae Man Kim are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Rachel Renee’ Polk and Suk Jin Kim.

The wedding will be held at 3 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2007 at 9650 East Shelby Drive in Collierville, Tenn. A reception will immediately follow.

All family and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Rachel Renee’ Polk and Suk Jin Kim

Births

Bennett
Neil and Mary Ann Bennett are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Carson Nicole Bennett. She was born Sept. 12, 2006 at the Women’s Hospital in Tupelo and weighed eight pounds, seven ounces.

She is welcomed home by big sister, Jordan Elise Bennett.

Grandparents are Bill and Mary Lynn Whitlock of Hickory Flat and Ronnie Joe and Franky Bennett of Potts Camp.

Lykens
Christopher and Crystal Lykens are proud to announce the birth of a daughter Alexis Leigh on Dec. 15, 2006. She weighed nine pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long.

She is welcomed home by two big brothers, Aaron and Chance; and by grandparents Danny and Connie Lewis from Slayden and Elva Lykens of Collierville, Tenn.

Oliver-Ayers
Sharon Oliver of Holly Springs is proud to announce the birth of her first child, a son, Darren Westley Oliver-Ayers, born Nov. 16, 2006 at Baptist Women’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

He weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Bernice Oliver of Holly Springs and the late Westley Brown Oliver Sr.

Paternal grandparents are the late James Sr. and Sadie Ayers of Michigan City.

Roberson
Michelle Gray and Scottie Roberson of Olive Branch are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mayce Lachelle Diane Roberson was born Dec. 6, 2006. She weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 19 inches long.

Welcoming her home are her big sisters, Bailey, Shaylee, Leigha and big brother Seth.

Grandparents are Johnny and Ginger Gray of Lamar, Hugh and Velma Roberson of Lamar, Russell and Scarlett Nichols of Potts Camp, Ruth and Danny Rogers of Ashland, Grady and Kathy Creasie of Olive Branch and Annie Creasie of Lamar.

Museuming
Lois Swanee
Museum Curator

“You’re as old as you feel...think young”

Happy New Year again! New Year’s and Christmas are my favorite times of the year. Thirty-eight members of my family were here and one was absent, because of illness. We also had seven guests. It was so exciting! I always invariably come down with the “vapors” when it is over because of the wear and tear. The “vapors” are just exactly what it implies -- it isn’t catching and there is no cure, except rest.

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