Mike and Cherie Folk, Satanta, and Terry and Cheryl Sparks, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Aubrey Folk and Shawn Sparks, both of Lawrence. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of…

Shannan and Eddie D. Henderson, Humboldt, announce the birth of a daughter, Lois Gean, born on Jan. 20, 2012, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces and was 18 inches long. She…

Jerry and Rosalie Rowe will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family and guests at a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. today at the North Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye. The couple were married…

Shannon Denyce Bennett, Chanute, and Brian Ray Silcox, Iola, announce their engagement and approaching marriage on May 15 at the First Baptist Church in Chanute. The bride-elect is the daughter of Annette and Melvin Schoemaker,…

Steven and Megan Neville, Shawnee, announce the birth of a daughter, Violet Olivia, born Jan. 11, 2012, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She…

Bud and Karen Beecher will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Woodson County Rural Fire Barn, 809 W. Mary St., in Yates Center. The…

Jerry and Zolene Bland, Iola, announce the birth of their daughter, Hadassah Moriah, born Dec. 27, 2011, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 8.7 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a…

Duane Lee Scharff and Michelle Ann Tholen, Moran, were married Aug. 13, 2011, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Iola. The Rev. Robert Wachter officiated. Special guests were grandparents Floyd and Naomi Cosens, Pleasanton, and…

Joel Isaac Joo was born Dec. 24, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. Joel is the son of Seunghwan and Jennifer Joo, Tampa. He is their first child. His maternal grandparents are Steve and Debbie Barnes, Iola.…

George and Shirley Catron, Iola, were given a surprise 50th wedding anniversary party on Dec. 31 at St. John’s Parish Hall in Iola hosted by their children. George Catron and Shirley Gilliland were united in…