Sam and Samantha met four years ago when they found out they would be serving as Missouri State FFA Officers together. Sam first introduced himself to Samantha through a message on Facebook. The two discussed their similar names and how it may be difficult to keep track of which “Sam" someone is referring to. After sharing some common interests, the two instantly knew they would be friends.
The two were repeatedly paired in the same group for a number of FFA activities, and as the year went on their friendship continued to grow. The frequent FFA pairings made for lots of laughs, inside jokes and memories that will last a lifetime. Looking back, the experience of being teammates is something the couple will cherish forever.
After their state officer year, Sam worked up the courage to ask Samantha on a date. While Samantha was very flattered and really liked Sam, she thought dating would ruin their friendship. The two spent the next few months in an awkward “friend zone" phase.
It wasn’t until the two ended up working together behind the scenes at the Missouri FFA Convention, that sparks began to fly. While the two thought they were hiding their affection for one another, their teammates and friends noticed the connection instantly. After their time at the convention, Sam worked up the courage yet again to ask Samantha on a date. Being the hopeless romantic that he is, Sam brought Samantha a letter, paired with a single rose, asking her to go on a date with him. Blushing, Samantha said yes to one of her dearest friends and the rest is history.
After dating for a year and a half, Sam got down on one knee to ask the love of his life to marry him. Sam proposed while Samantha’s family was getting family pictures taken on their family farm, capturing the memorable moment between the couple. Happily, Sam and Samantha are now asking their friends and family to join them in celebrating their love this November.
Sam and Samantha will be married on November 26, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Missouri.
To RSVP or see their Registry and more photos click HERE.
Congratulations!
The Jibben family of Dexter, Missouri is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Amelia Jibben to Anthony Smith.
Amelia is from Dexter and her finance' is from Olive Branch, Illinois. She is employed as a Registered Nurse in Cape Girardeau and he is a correctional officer for the State of Illinois.
A fall wedding is being planned with a honeymoon in the Caribbean.
Amelia and Anthony will make their home in Thebes, Illinois.
Stoddard County, Missouri - The Stoddard County Courts recently released the latest Marriage Licenses issued for Week December 28, 2015 - January 1, 2016.
Scott Wayne Hartline 52 of Essex to Teresa Elizabeth Wright 52 of Essex.
Ryan Blake Jones 33 of Dexter to Rebecca Jo Eubanks 34 of Dexter.
Franklin Lynn Houchins Sr. 41 of Dexter to Monica Renee Chasteen 46 of Dexter.
Preston Clay Dover 27 of Bell City to Samantha Taylor 25 of Bell City.
James Andrew Howard 51 of Puxico to Elizabeth Diane Glover 42 of Puxico.
Dave John Gasser 36 of Dexter to Amanda Beth Ezell 37 of Dexter.
Advance, Missouri - Dennis and Sandy Wheetley of Advance are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Tess Victoria Wheetley of Jonesboro, Arkansas to Dustin Kent Lancaster also of Jonesboro.
Tess is a 2010 graduate of Advance High School and a 2014 graduate of Arkansas State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She is currently employed with the Arkansas Department of Human services as a Family Service Worker.
Dustin is the son of Shane and Juliana Lancaster of Kennett, Missouri. He is a 2005 graduate of Kennett High School and a 2009 graduate of Missouri State University. He earned a degree in Finance. In 2012 he completed a B.S. in Secondary Education and he will complete his M.A. in Administration through Southeast Missouri State University in 2016. He is currently a 6th grade teacher at Nettleton Middle School in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The wedding will take place December 12, 2015 at the Advance Church of Christ in Advance, Missouri.
Congratulations Dustin and Tess!
Wayne is the son of Buddy and Joanie DeLisle of Portageville, Missouri.
Meagan is also the daughter of the late Alan Smith of Des Arc, Arkansas and the granddaughter of Marilyn Brehmer and the late John Brehmer of Dexter.
The future bride graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in English. She is employed at Tyson Foods in Dexter in the Human Resources Department.
The future groom received his degree in Ag Business from Southeast Missouri State University. he is currently the owner/operator of DeLisle Farms in Portageville.
An April wedding is planned at St. Eustachius Church in Portageville.
