Engagements, Weddings, and Anniversaries

Jessica and Devon Vermillion were married at 1 p.m. Aug. 21, 2016, at The Renaissance in Brazil. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Anita Allen of Brazil. The groom's parents are David Vermillion and Jenna McCurry of Brazil. The bride graduated from Indiana State University in 2015 and she is a graduate student studying mental health counseling at ISU...

Mr. and Mrs. Rodger McHargue, of rural Carbon, announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Colin, to MacKenzee McKittrick, daughter of the late Robert McKittrick and step-daughter of Nancy Dene of Bowling Green, and Pamela Schopmeyer of Bowling Green...

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crabb were married on Sept. 17, 1966 in Poland, Indiana, by Rev. Selberg. The couple has two children. Lisa Fugate (Raymond) and Jake Crabb, and one granddaughter, Hayley Smith. Harold and Susan are taking a short trip later in the month...

Mike and Pat Timmerman of Englewood, Florida announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi, to James Sherer, son of Jim and Rebecca Sherer of Newburgh, Indiana. James is also the grandson of the late Harry and Rosemary Sherer of Brazil. The couple met in Nashville, Tennessee and will reside in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. A November wedding is planned at The Retreat at Hiawassee River in Hiawassee, Georgia...

Jeff and Sandy Nicoson of rural Center Point will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 14. Jeff and Sandy (formerly Johnson) were married on Aug. 14, 1966 in the First Christian Church of Brazil. Jeff is retired from the Indiana State Police after 34 years and Sandy is retired from Great Dane Trailers at Brazil after 22 years...

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Niehaus, of Brazil, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sara Dena' Niehaus to Ethan David Tanner, son of David and Jean Tanner, also of Brazil. They will be united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 during an outdoor ceremony in Reelsville...

Afton and Craig Goda Afton and Craig Goda were married June 4, 2016, at the Bridgeton 1878 house with family and close friends. Their children are Ella and Emmalyn Hoffman and Mason Goda. The couple spent their honeymoon in Cancun.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stoelting and Mr. and Mrs. Brad Jackson announce the marriage of their children, Kelli Joann and Kasey Max on Sept. 10, 2016, at Oakhill Community Church in Riley. Kelli holds degrees in Athletic Training and Nursing and is employed by Indiana State University, Terre Haute. Kasey holds a degree in construction management technology and is employed by Great Dane Trailers, Terre Haute...

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Bedwell, Carbon, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 19, while on vacation on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Bedwell and the former Janice Mitchell were married on June 19, 1966, by the Rev. Elijah Perkins at the First United Methodist Church in Bedford. ...

Jimmie and Ruby Royer of Terre Haute will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 9. Friends and family are invited to an anniversary celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Life Community Church (Wesleyan) 1620 South 20th Street, Terre Haute. It is being hosted by the couple's family. For those unable to attend but wishing to send a card, the couple's address is 1931 S 20th St., Terre Haute, IN 47802. All family and friends are invited to attend...

Timothy Morris Dean and Angela Kay Felker, both of Brazil, will be married 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 1 at Brazil United Pentecostal Church on U.S. 40. The reception will follow at Harmony Community Center. Timothy is the son of the late Morris and Frances Dean, and the father of Albert, Britany, Cheriken and Addison Dean. ...

Larry and Doris Hakman will celebrate 50 years of marriage on July 16. The children and grandchildren are hosting an open house on Saturday, July 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Seelyville Town Hall, 9711 U.S. 40, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with the couple. Please omit gifts but cards are appreciated...

Patricia Joyce Graber and James Marvin Stoner will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Friday at their home in Ft. Myers, Florida. Graber has lived in Clay County several times over the course of her life and is a graduate of Clay City High School. She still owns an operating corn and soybean farm in Clay County...

Trisha Cox and Hunter Collins will be united in marriage during a wedding ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at Calvary Baptist Church. Cox is the daughter of Kevin and Brenda Cox, Brazil, while Collins is the son of Robin and Alan Swalls and Jeff Collins, Brazil...

Chelsea Rhiana Linder of Terre Haute and George (Bobby) Robert Moody of Brazil will be united in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 2016, during an outdoor ceremony in Terre Haute. Chelsea is the daughter of Cyndi Corey (Tony) and the late Ron Linder. She graduated in 2002 from Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and in 2007 from Indiana State University. She is employed by Tabco as the Creative Projects Coordinator...

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Linton, of Brazil, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jaclyn Linton, to Matt Williams, son of Dave and Cheryl Williams, also of Brazil. Jaclyn is a graduate of Indiana State University, and is a fourth-grade teacher at East Side Elementary School in Brazil...

Courtesy photo Charles (Chuck) and Alice Wools will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 4 at an open house at the Staunton Community Center from 1-4 p.m. hosted by their children, Jeff Wools, Mandy Locke, and Mollie Hadley. Family and friends are invited to come join in the celebration. No gifts please, but cards and memories are welcome...

The family of Paul and Shari Sinders invite all to join them in celebrating their parents 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29 during an open house at the Clay City United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 610 Washington Street. Paul Sinders and Shari Stearley were married May 28, 1966, at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Center Point. Paul and Shari have been lifelong residents of Clay City where they continue to be actively involved in the community...

Tommy and Mary Ruth Zurcher, of Center Point, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 15. The couple was married on May 15, 1966, at the Jasonville E.U.B. Church in Jasonville, Indiana, by Rev. C. C. Fruth. Friends and family are invited to an anniversary reception set for 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the Center Point United Methodist Church Family Life Center. It is being hosted by the couple's family...

Jessica Allen and Devon Vermillion are excited to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Joseph and Anita Allen, Brazil. She is a graduate student at Indiana State University, studying clinical mental health counseling. The groom-to-be is the son of David and Jenna Vermillion, Brazil. He is employed at Great Dane Trailers, working as a trailer builder...

Forrest and Charlotte Newport of Brazil will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary during an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church in Brazil. Frosty and Charlotte were married April 7, 1956 in Charlotte's hometown of Duncan, Oklahoma. ...