Society 6-24-11

Published 12:00 am Friday, June 24, 2011

Byrd-Self

Felicia Kaye Byrd of Biloxi and Nicholas Hunter Self of Batesville were united in marriage at 2 p.m. on June 10 on the Square in Batesville.

Judge Bill Joiner performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Charles Byrd of Biloxi and Tabitha Wilson of Batesville.

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She is the granddaughter of Judy Crosswhite of Batesville and Charles Wilson of Biloxi and Jane and Russel Glaven of Biloxi.

The groom is the son of Kelly and Leroy Self of Batesville.

He is the grandson of Bernie and Clayton Self Sr. of Batesville.

Ramsey Kaye Lively of Biloxi served the bride as matron of honor.

Saylor Grace Wilson, the daughter of Jennifer Wilson of Biloxi, was the flower girl.

The bride wore a cream colored satin knee-length dress and carried a bouquet of white roses.

Lee Self of Batesville served the groom as best man.

Jimmy Winters, the son of Tabitha and JD Winters of Batesville, was the ring bearer.

A reception followed the ceremony at the couple’s home in Batesville.

Coy-Ralph

Sara Ann Ralph and Hunter Garrison Coy will exchange wedding vows Saturday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m. The wedding will take place at North Oxford Baptist Church.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ralph of Cottage Grove, Wis.

The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Coy of Batesville.

After honeymooning in California, the couple will reside in Cordova, Tenn. Sara will teach high school math in Olive Branch and Hunter will attend Mid America Theological Seminary.

Friends and family are invited to the ceremony.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis will celebrate 50th anniversary

John and Dorothy Ellis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 2 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church.

The couple married July 1, 1961 at Brother Irvin Long’s House in Locke Station. They are active members of Bethany Baptist Church and would like for all family and friends to attend this celebration.

The celebration will be hosted by their children, Tim and Lisa Ellis, Robert and Pam Ellis and John Paul and Shannon Ellis.