Eanes - Nord (2004 July 30)
Whitney Kay (Hood) Nord, daughter of Larry and Phyllis Hood of Maryville, was united in marriage with James Carroll Eanes III, son of Connie Louise Eanes of Greensboro, N.C., and James Carroll and Margaret Wallace Eanes Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., July 2 at the Victorian Gardens Wedding Chapel in Gatlinburg.
The bride is a graduate of William Blount High School. She is employed at Lamar Copy and Printing Inc. in Alcoa.
The bridegroom is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and obtain a J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law. He is the information technology manager for Kizer and Black, Attorneys, PLLC, in Maryville.
Eckerly - Shown (2004 July 22)
Victoria Ann Shown, daughter of Joe and Iva Shown of Maryville, was united in marriage with John William Eckerly, son of John and Jane Eckerly of Clinton, June 12 at Cataract Falls in Great Smoky Mountains. The Rev. Bill Byrd officiated.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Melody Pelfry of Kingston was maid of honor. Mandy Segars of Maryville was bridesmaid.
Jane Eckerly was flower girl. Austin Eckerly was ring bearer.
John Eckerly Sr. of Clinton was best man. Brian Pelfry of Kingston was groomsman.
A reception given by the parents of the bride and bridegroom was held at Hemlock Falls (Jenna's View).
After a wedding trip to Oahu, Hawaii, the couple are living in Maryville.
Stephens - Kirkland (2004 July 22)
Catherine Alice Kirkland of Maryville, daughter of Robby and Penny Kirkland of Maryville and Jacque Raines of Murfreesboro, was united in marriage with Keith Edward Stephens of Alcoa, son of Frank Stephens of Friendsville and Connie Giles of Alcoa, June 26 at East Maryville Baptist Church. Eric Stitts officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Jon Young, Kim Bledsoe and David Kirkland.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless dress with pearls and a full - length train. She carried a variety of purple and pink flowers.
Diane Swaney of Maryville was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brandy Bledsoe of Alcoa, Tami Kirkland of Knoxville, Kelli Swaney of Maryville, Lisa Plemons of Maryville and Kristi Carpenter of Maryville. They wore strapless, lavender dresses.
Ali Snyder was flower girl. Lucas Kirkland was ring bearer. Kenna Robinson, Lauren McCarter, Valarie Holiday and Hope Bledsoe kept the bride's book.
Dyran Bledsoe of Alcoa was best man. Groomsmen were Derek Bledsoe, Rick Hess and Josh Stephens, all of Alcoa, and Jon Snyder and Josh Wade, both of Maryville.
A reception given by Veda Mills was held at the church. Assisting hostesses were Randi Robinson, Jill Hall, Pam Crisp and Diane Giffin.
After a wedding trip to Maui, Hawaii, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a teacher at William Blount Middle School.
The bridegroom is a teacher at Alcoa Middle School.
Hitson - Williams (2004 July 22)
Dara Leigh Williams, daughter of Michael and Cynthia Williams of Seymour, was united in marriage with Jason Brooks Hitson, son of Steve and Mary Hitson of Maryville, June 5 at Ijams Nature Center. The Rev. Baron Hopper officiated.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Bridesmaids were Michelle Fahy and Bridget Lindsey, both of Maryville. Samantha Fahy was flower girl. Joy Hutson kept the bride's book.
Murph Hutson of Walland was best man. Jeff Lindsey of Maryville was groomsman.
A reception was held at Ijams Nature Center.
After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a graduate of Maryville College. She is a foster care specialist with Helen Ross McNabb.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Maryville College. He is a pharmacy technician at Blount Memorial Hospital and is pursuing a master's degree in health care management.
