Franklin - Welch (2004-07-30)
Amanda (Mandy) Dawn Franklin is engaged to marry Charles (Chas) Herbert Welch Jr. at 6:30 p.m. July 31 at The Church of the Ascension in Knoxville. Invitations have been sent.
The future bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chester Franklin of Maryville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Law Jr. of Maryville, the late Dorothy (Dot) Lillian Law, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Franklin.
The future bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herbert Welch of Salisbury, N.C. He is the grandson of Mrs. Wilton Linder Hayes of Duncan, S.C., the late Wilton Linder Hayes, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Welch of Salisbury, N.C.
The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Maryville College. She is a pharmaceutical representative for Barr Laboratories.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 2001 graduate of High Point University. He is a sales consultant for Synthes USA.
Clanton - Sharp (2004-07-30)
Amy Elizabeth Clanton is engaged to marry Christopher Matthew Sharp at 2 p.m. Sept. 4 at First Baptist Church, Greenville, S.C. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The future bride is the daughter of Larry and Sylvia Clanton of Greenville, S.C. She is the granddaughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Hudson of Easley, S.C., and the late Donald H. and Doris Clanton.
The future bridegroom is the son of Phil and Brenda Sharp of Maryville. He is the grandson of the late Scott and Elsie Sharp and the late W.T. and Emogene Baysinger.
The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Carson-Newman College with a major in biology. She will attend nursing school.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Carson-Newman College. He is now attending the University of Tennessee Dental College in Memphis.
Lusk - Wilke (2004-07-30)
Jessica Marie Lusk is engaged to marry Michael Edward Wilke at 7 p.m. July 30 at Cardin's Landing in Tellico Plains at the Serenity Chapel. Family and friends are invited to attend.
The future bride is the daughter of Ruth Lusk of Milan and the late Sammie Harold Lusk, and is the mother of Shelby Ruthlyn and Samantha Marie. She is the granddaughter of Ethel Jackson of Clinton, Ky., the late Denzil Jackson and the late Wilson and Mallie Lusk.
The future bridegroom is the son of Chuck and Bonnie Wilke of Tellico Plains. He is the grandson of Catherine Wilke of Tellico Plains, the late Edward Wilke and the late Josie Lynn.
The bride-to-be is a 1996 graduate of West Carroll High School and a 1999 graduate of Bethel College. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and has worked for ConAgra Foods for the past four years. She is currently employed as a logistics coordinator for ConAgra's warehouse in Vonore.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 1996 graduate of Tellico Plains High School and is enrolled in computer networking at ITT Tech in Knoxville. He is employed by Total Logistic Controls in Vonore as a forklift operator.
Lawson - Maynes (2004-08-19)
Bethany A. Lawson is engaged to marry Jamie Maynes at 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at First Baptist Church, Maryville. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The future bride is the daughter of Carl and Linda Lawson of Louisville. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Gertie Lawson of Maryville and Carl and Pauline Lawson of Gate City, Va.
The future bridegroom is the son of Gordon and Linda Maynes of Columbia, S.C. He is the grandson of Florence B. Smith of Harwinton, Conn.
The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Maryville High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Spring Valley High School and a 2004 graduate of Newberry College. He is employed with Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
Phillips - Baxter (2004-08-19)
Melody Ann Phillips is engaged to marry Richard Mark Baxter III at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at 411 Dragway. All friends and relatives invited; dress casually.
The future bride is the daughter of Donald and Linda Phillips of Seymour. She is the granddaughter of Durwood and Janie Phillips of Murphy, N.C., and James and Zelma Cummings of Maryville.
The future bridegroom is the son of Richard and Amy Baxter of Loudon. He is the grandson of Charles and Louise Lewis of Maryville and Edward and Joanne King of Arizona.
The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Heritage High School. She is a cashier at Food Lion.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Loudon High School. He is employed by Russell & Abbott Heat & Air.
