Published: August 27, 2007 09:48 am      

Weddings, August 26, 2007

Stacy McClain weds David A. Johnson

NORMAN — Stacy McClain and David A. Johnson, both of Norman, exchanged wedding vows June 9, 2007, at 2 p.m. in Norman. The ceremony was officiated by Phil Gilstrap.

Parents of the bride are Terri Zehr, Wichita, Kan., and Matt and Linda McClain, Muskogee. Grandparents are Ben and Ann McClain, Tahlequah, and Raymond and Maxine Tracy, Muskogee.

The bridegroom’s parents are Carl and Phyllis Johnson, Ada. Grandmother is Bernice Smith, Healdton.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Matt McClain.

Matron of honor was Ruth Castillo, Norman. Best man was Corey Johnson, brother of the bridegroom, Oklahoma City.

Bridesmaids were Kristi Lankford and Heidi Melton, both of Norman.

Groomsmen were Matt Johnson, New York City, N.Y., and Scott Renfrow, Ringling. Both are cousins of the bridegroom.

Brother of the bride, John McClain, Fayetteville, Ark., served as usher.

Flowergirl was Everlee Lankford, Norman. Ringbearer was Luke Wells, Norman.

A reception was held after the wedding at the Old Town Hall in Norman.

The couple is at home in Norman after a wedding trip to Costa Rica.



Pedersen, Pennington exchange vows

TISHOMINGO — A centennial Oklahoma wedding celebration marked the marriage of Dr. Marty Pedersen and Dr. William Pennington.

The new Mrs. Pennington is a professor in the College of Education at East Central University in Ada. Dr. Pennington is the president of Murray State College in Tishomingo.

They were married in a small family ceremony at the Murray State College presidents' home July 7, 2007, at 7:07 p.m. The Rev. Chris Dodson, pastor of the Tishomingo United Methodist Church, officiated at the wedding.

The bridegroom's great-nieces, Shelby and Delaney Pennington, were flower girls while the bridegroom's grandsons, Jensen and Jonah Link, were ring bearers.

A reception followed the ceremony in the Chickasaw pocket park in downtown Tishomingo. The ladies of the Johnston County Historical Society hosted the reception from the picturesque gazebo at the park. Because of Pennington's specialization in Oklahoma history, the bride and bridegroom were in turn-of-the-century dress, as were many of the guests. Country western singers Johnny Shackleford and Roy Rodgers entertained throughout the evening. Michael Henthorn provided several musical selections as well. In keeping with the Oklahoma theme, homemade ice cream and a wedding cake in the shape of Oklahoma were served at the outdoor reception.

After a short honeymoon at the Turning Leaf Bed and Breakfast near Beaver's Bend National Park in southeastern Oklahoma, the couple will reside in both Tishomingo and Ada.





Tartsah, Collins marry

ADA — Exchanging wedding vows June 30, 2007, at Union Hill Baptist Church were Rachael Kay Tartsah and Derek Lee Collins, both of Ada. Officiating the 2 p.m. ceremony was the Rev. Ken Huneycutt.

Parents of the bride are Bill and Vicky Gold, Ada, and Buddy Tartsah, Ada. Grandparents are the late Gladys Allen Greenwood, the late Lewis Sweet, the late Howard and Lorena Baker and the late Elvira and Alfred Tartsah.

The bridegroom is the son of Eddie and Tammy Collins, Ada. Grandparents are Laverne Collins, Ada, and the late Herman Collins; and Kenneth and Royce Battles, Antlers.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Buddy Tartsah.

Matron of honor was Melissa A. Morgan, sister of the bride, Roff. Maid of honor was Kristi Jones, Ada. Bridesmaid was Cheryl Ward, Moore.

Best man was Chad Collins, brother of the bridegroom, Ada. Groomsmen were Danny Collins, cousin of the bridegroom, and Jake Collins, brother of the bridegroom, both of Ada.

Ushers were Marcus Tartsah, brother of the bride, Ada, and Scott Morgan, brother-in-law of the bride, Roff.

Garrett Morgan, Roff, and Ben Gold, Coalgate, both nephews of the bride, were ring bearers. Candence Collins, cousin of the bridegroom, was flower girl.

Tammi Collins, cousin of the bridegroom, served as wedding coordinator.

Assisting at a reception at Union Hill Baptist Church were Shonda Raiburn, Tara and Taylor MacCollister, Sherri Ellis, Christian and Trenton Ellis, all cousins of the bride, all of Ada.

The couple is at home in Olive after a wedding trip to Durant, Okla.