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Milestones

  • Williams-Szemborski

    Ginger Williams of Kingston and Richard Williams of Knoxville announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Anna Joy Williams, to Sean Michael Szemborski.

    The ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 12 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Knoxville.

    The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Hugh and Billie Wyatt of Kingston.

    She is a graduate of Roane County High School and Middle Tennessee State University.

    The prospective groom is a graduate of the University of Tennessee’s Engineering School.

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  • Copeland-McKensey

    Glenda Douglas Copeland of Harriman and William “Harry” McKensey of Dayton announce their forthcoming marriage.

    The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 in Believers Voice of Deliverance Church, Harriman. The wedding is by invitation only.

    A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.

    The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Charles and Lillie Mae Douglas of Harriman.

    The prospective groom is the son of the late Robert and Ruby McKensey of Dayton.

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  • Kingston kids donate birthday money to charity

    Kingston siblings Keira, 8, and Brock Leffew, 6, recently celebrated their birthdays, but instead of asking for toys, they requested family members and friends donate to a charity.

    After learning about the Dream Connection and its purpose, the charity they chose was the Dream Connection.

    The Dream Connection is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the special dreams of children who are faced with life threatening or chronically debilitating illnesses in the East Tennessee area.

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  • Mr. & Mrs. Patterson 50th

    Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1 with family and friends.

    Patterson and the former Kay McMann were married on Oct. 1, 1963, in Lincoln Park, Mich.

    The couple’s three children and their spouses are Brad and Sherry Patterson of Ten Mile, Kent and Katie Patterson, and Greg and Emily Patterson, all of Kingston.

    There are eight grandchildren.

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  • Marriage licenses: Dec. 31, 2012-Feb. 15, 2013

    Marriage licenses granted at the Roane County Courthouse:
    Dec. 31 — Danny Lee Cox, 52, to Scarlett Sabrina Davis Gary, 50.

    Jan. 2 — Michael Wesley Cox, 27, to Maranda Nicole Mann Cox, 31.

    Jan. 3 — Douglas Michael Guynn, 22, to Latishie Mae Brown, 19.

    Jan. 7 — Charles Lee Jenkins, 45, to Nora Dean Turner Sexton, 54.

    Jan. 14 — David Brian Graves, 41, to Mary Lou Perkins Hester, 50.

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  • Births: May 26-July 17, 2013

    Babies born at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, to Roane County parents:
    May 26 — Desirae Pelzel and Jacob Massengale, Oliver Springs. A boy, Leeland James, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Sibling: Jayden. Grandparents: Betty Massengale; Mark Massengale; Linda Jones; John Jones; Chris Pelzel; Louise Patterson; Kelly Willson; Robert Willson.

    May 29 — Mindy Davidson, Harriman. A boy, Elijah Michael, 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents: Freda Davidson; Eugene Chaney.

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  • Mr. & Mrs. Finks 50th

    James and Joyce Finks celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 20.

    Their children and spouses are Karen and Allen Shope, Tommy Finks of Kingston and Robert and Erin Finks of Harriman.

    Their grandchildren are Joshua Lunsford, Amber Lemons and husband Chandler, Justin Finks, Mandy Finks, Cale Robinson, Colby Robinson, Lenna Robinson, Austin Shope and Nathan Shope.

    They have three great-granddaughters, Jaycie, Ava and Acen Lemons.

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  • Colter Lee Sexton

    Colter Lee Sexton was born on May 14 in Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville.

    He weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

    He is the son of Cody and Saundra Sexton of Rockwood.

    Grandparents are Glen “Russ” and Lisa Sexton of Harriman and Wendell and Linda Rosenbalm of Heiskell.
     

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  • Katz-Burton

    Lacie Katz and Dr. Clay Burton, along with their parents, Dr. Mark and Cathy Katz and Donnie and Melody Burton, announce their forthcoming marriage.

    An October ceremony in Bermuda Run, N.C., is planned. Formal invitations are being sent.

    The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of the University of North Carolina with a degree in nursing. 

    The prospective groom is a 2008 graduate of Tennessee Technological University and a 2012 graduate of the University of Tennessee Dental School.

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  • Pets benefit on Baylee’s birthday

    Baylee Mize turned 10 years old on Aug. 7, and she celebrated with a party at Tatarus in Knoxville.

    Instead of gifts, she asked for pet food, which she donated to the Roane County Animal Shelter.

    She received 205 pounds of dog food, 11 pounds of cat food and cat litter.

    Baylee is the daughter of Jeff and Keta Howell Mize.

    Her grandparents are Keith and Derita Howell, and J.D. and Helen Mize.
     

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