
The children of Dr. Neal W. and Laverne (Capps) Garner happily announce their parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Neal and Lavern were married on July 30, 1972 in Dexter, Missouri at the First Christian Church by Stan Land.
They have been blessed with two children; Brant and Marisa (Kelly Yohn).
Neal is a retired family physician and enjoys his time fishing.
Lavern is a retired elementary school teach and keeps herself by working in the flowers and quilting.
They both enjoy traveling to Florida.
Those wishing to send greetings to the couple may address cards to 15896 State Hwy AF, Dexter, MO 63841.
Happy Anniversary!!!

Jordan Elizabeth Ellenburg and Spencer Michael Zoller were united in Marriage on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Rusted Route Farms in Jackson, Missouri.
Officiating the ceremony was Brother Tim Ingle.
Jordan is the daughter of Allan and Tommie Ellenburg of Bernie. She is the granddaughter of Phil and Penny Dawson and Lois Floyd.
Spencer is the son of steve and Brooke Zoller of Florissant, Missouri. he is the grandson of Jerry and Karen Zoller.
Madis of Honor were Sarah Ellenburg and Ern Thoeni. Bridesmaids were Lindsey Young, Lindsey Padgett, and Jamie Mooneyham.
Serving as best man was Braden Zoller. Groomsmen were Drew May, Cory Canterbury, Caleb Ellenburg, and Joshua Ellenburg.
The ushers were Jake Young and Dawson Hill, cousins of the bride.
The ring bearer and flower girls were Aiden Ingle and Caroline dawson, pastor's son and cousin of the bride.
Guest book attendants were Shelby and Ryle Dawson, cousins of the bride.
Photographers were Zach and Rosalie Marion and the videographer was Jordan Robbins.
The bride is a graduate of Bernie High School and Missouri State University - Springfield. Jordan obtained her BSN RN degree and works for Mercy Hospital in neonatal intensive care unit.
The groom is a graduate of Living World Christian School and Missouri State University - Springfield where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He works for Sunset Transportation in the logistics department.
The couple reside in St. Charles, Missouri.
Congratulations Jordan and Spencer and many year of happiness!



Crystal Tripp of East Prairie and Jay Nugent of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Dexter, Missouri have announced their engagement.
The future bride is the daughter of the late Betty Sue Tripp of East Prairie. She graduated from Three Rivers College with an Associate of Applied science in Nursing and from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Crystal is employed as a Pediatric Nurse in Maternal Child Care at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
The groom-to-be is the son of Coach A.J. and Bettie Nugent of Dexter. he is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State university and is employed as a Human Resource, Safety and Nuclear Construction Project Executive by Kontek Industries, In. of Kannapolis, N.C.
Plans are being finalized for a December 10th wedding.