Marcum - Williams (2004 September 01)
Jennifer Williams, daughter of Tom and Peggy Williams of Louisville, was united in marriage with Lennon Marcum, son of Mitch and Beckie Marcum of Maryville, July 24 at Vestal United Methodist Church. John Wilson officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by pianist Becky Stout and soloist Jennifer Webb.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless, A - line satin dress with taffeta overlay and beaded and sequined bodice and an elbow - length veil with sequins and pearls. She carried a hand - tied bouquet of white roses and daisies.
Heather Vincent of Athens was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jill Robbins of Tellico Plains, Jemmie Godwin of Coker Creek and Amanda Garrett of Rockford. They wore periwinkle, strapless, tea - length dresses and carried hand - tied bouquets of daisies.
Reece Houk and Kamryn Faulkner, both of Knoxville, were flower girls.
Tyler Marcum of Maryville was best man. Groomsmen were Nick Cunningham, Cody Miller and Jed West, all of Maryville.
A reception given by the parents of the bride was held in the church fellowship hall. Assisting hostesses were Allison Perkins and Marcia Doyle.
After a wedding cruise to the Bahamas, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a 2000 graduate of Heritage High School and attended Hiwassee College. She works in child care.
The bridegroom is a 1999 graduate of Heritage High School. He works for Little River Surveying.
Dirmeyer - Hodges (2004 September 01)
Beth Hodges, daughter of Jerry and Susan Roberts of Maryville, was united in marriage with Lee Dirmeyer, son of Randy and Debbie Dirmeyer of Maryville, July 31 at Middlesettlements United Methodist Church. Jim Haggard officiated.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Vanessa Odom of Maryville was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Nikki Haggard and Emily Chaney, both of Maryville.
Hannah Roberts and Debbie Collins were flower girls. E.J. Moats was ring bearer. Rachel Johnson kept the bride's book.
Derrick Dirmeyer of Maryville was best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Dirmeyer, Greg Dirmeyer and Danny Orr, all of Maryville.
A reception given by the parents of the bride was held at the church. Assisting hostesses were LeAnne Moore and Rhonda Ramsey.
After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education at Pellissippi/TTU. She is employed by Blount Memorial Wellness Center at Springbrook.
The bridegroom is a deputy sheriff with the Blount County Sheriff's Office.
Millsaps - Veal (2004 September 01)
Mandi Veal of Maryville, daughter of Charles and Tammy Veal and Sytha and Mitchell King, all of Maryville, was united in marriage with Jarrod Millsaps of Maryville, son of Jerry and Joyce Millsaps of Citico and Myrtle and Ronald James of Maryville, Aug. 10 in Negril, Jamaica.
A reception given by the parents of the bride and bridegroom was held Aug. 15 at Franklin Pavilion.
After a wedding trip to Negril, Jamaica, the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a 1997 graduate of William Blount High School and a graduate of Pellissippi State Technical Community College with a degree in health care administration. She is employed as an RMA for plastic surgeon David Reath, M.D. She is the granddaughter of Jewell Whitehead, the late Robert Whitehead, Charles and Margie Veal and Charles and Georgia King.
The bridegroom is a 1997 graduate of Heritage High School and is seeking a degree in criminal justice. He is employed by the Blount County Sheriff's Office as the community outreach director. He is the father of Sydney Millsaps and the grandson of Reanell Miller, the late Oscar Miller and the late Jim and Birdie Millsaps.
Odom - Hodges (2004 September 01)
Vanessa Leigh Hodges, daughter of Jerry and Susan Roberts of Maryville, was united in marriage with Robbie Lee Odom, son of Robert and Barbara Odom of Maryville, May 22 at Bungalow United Methodist Church. The Rev. William Bennett officiated.
Nuptial music was provided by Trent Gilmore, pianist.
The bride was escorted by her father.
Beth Hodges of Maryville, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Rhonda Ramsey of Friendsville was matron of honor. Hannah Roberts was flower girl.
Chad Sims and Phillip Young, both of Maryville, were best men.
A reception given by the parents of the bride was held at Middlesettlements United Methodist Church Field of Dreams.
After a wedding trip to Destin, Fla., the couple are living in Maryville.
The bride is a 1996 graduate of William Blount High School and attends Roane State Nursing Program, where she will graduate in May 2005. She is employed at Baptist Hospital as a surgical technician.
The bridegroom is a 1997 graduate of Heritage High School. He is employed with the City of Alcoa Fire Department as a firefighter.
