Knotts - Laughlin (2003-03-18)
Katherine Elizabeth Knotts is engaged to marry Justin Hamilton Laughlin at 6 p.m. May 3 at The Lily Barn in Townsend. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The future bride is the daughter of Martha Ponder Knotts of Shreveport, La., and the late Fred Harlen Knotts. She is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Knotts of Benton, La., the late Angus Knotts and the late Robert and Hilda Ponder.
The future bridegroom is the son of Ronnie and Deborah Ford of Canton, Miss., and the late Michael Laughlin. He is the grandson of Erskine and Eunice Poole of Canton, Miss., and the late Garlin and Lucille Laughlin.
The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Louisiana State University, Shreveport, with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She is employed with The Daily Times as a copy editor and is responsible for the Women's Times section.
The bridegroom-to-be received a bachelor's degree in forestry from Mississippi State University. He is completing his graduate degree in wildlife and fisheries at the University of Tennessee.
Kirkland - Thomas (2003-03-25)
Barbara Jo Kirkland is engaged to marry Jeffery David Thomas at 3 p.m. May 3 at Tarklin Valley Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The future bride is the daughter of Zelma and Jack Kirkland of Louisville and Bill Kirkland of Maryville. She is the granddaughter of the late Mary Campbell, the late Grady Kirkland and the late Evelyn Kirkland Johnson.
The future bridegroom is the son of Ruth Marie and Charles Thomas of Knoxville. He is the grandson of the late Millard Williams, the late Sylvia Williams-Perryman and the late Carl and Elizabeth Thomas.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of William Blount High School. She is employed by ASCO Inc. as a secretary and also works as a substitute teacher for Blount County Schools.
The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Doyle High School and is an employee of the Blount County Schools at Porter Elementary School.
Rosenbalm - Myers (2003-03-25)
Andrea Carol Rosenbalm is engaged to marry Sherman Luke Myers at 7 p.m. April 26 at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church in Townsend. Invitations will be sent.
The future bride is the daughter of Michael and Carol Rosenbalm of Maryville. She is the granddaughter of Emma Grace Anderson of Alcoa and the late George "Boot" Anderson.
The future bridegroom is the son of Kenneth and Jenilyn Myers of Townsend. He is the grandson of Nannette Myers of Townsend, the late Luke Myers, the late Harry Myers, Jacqueline Holcombe of New Jersey and the late Charles Holcombe.
The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Heritage High School and a 2002 graduate of Roane State Community College with an associate's degree of science in nursing. She is employed at Blount Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse.
The bridegroom-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Heritage High School and a 2002 graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He is employed by Bectel Jacobs Co. LLC in Oak Ridge.
Graziano - Miller (2003-03-25)
Lisa A. Graziano is engaged to marry Timothy J. Miller Oct. 25 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
The future bride is the daughter of David and Gloria Graziano of Louisville. She is the granddaughter of the late Anthony Graziano, the late Marie Graziano, Phydime Pelletier of Casselberry, Fla., and the late Aline Pelletier.
The future bridegroom is the son of James and Sheri Miller of Maryville. He is the grandson of Quinton Miller and Evelyn Miller of Loudon, Vera Cutshaw and Jerry Cutshaw of Louisville, Susie Yates of Maryville and the late Bill Yates.
The bride-to-be is a student at Maryville College. She is a dance instructor and works at Proffitt's at West Town Mall.
The bridegroom-to-be is a student at Pellissippi State Technical Community College. He works for UPS, Food Lion and Affordable Home Repair and Remodeling, Inc.
Woody - Barnes (2003-03-25)
Melina Woody is engaged to marry Adrian Barnes at 12:30 p.m. April 12 at Victoria Gardens Wedding chapel. Invitations will be sent.
The future bride is the daughter of the late Jack and Peggy Woody. She is the granddaughter of Frances Dale of Maryville, the late Edgar Dale and the late Mally and Molly Woody.
The future bridegroom is the son of Randy and Becky Barnes of Powell. He is the grandson of the late Robert and Virgie Boggs and Josephine Barnes of Iron Station, N.C.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Tusculum college. She works for WUOT Public Radio in marketing and development.
The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Tusculum College. He works for Business Information Group as chief software architect.
