John Thomas Bleigh and Amy Nicole Fox were married at Mary’s Lake Lodge in Estes Park, Colo., at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Amy is the daughter of Dave and Connie Fox of Hannibal. John is the son of Tom and Jane Bleigh of Hannibal. Grandmothers are Martha O’Dear, Betty Fox, Lois Lewton and Dorothy Bleigh, all of Hannibal.

Annette Marie Ryan and James Anthony Briseno were united in marriage on July 26, 2008, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Father Kuse officiated. Annette is the daughter of Marcia Davis of Lisle, Ill., and Mike and Lisa Ryan of Hannibal, Mo. James is the son of Alicia Briseno of Lawrence, Kan.

Heather Howes, daughter of Rocky and Jenny Howes and Aaron Rush, son of Gary and Donna Rush were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Oct. 4, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church, Pastor Jeff Anderson officiated.

Mrs. Myrtice Myers would like to announce the marriage of her son, Charles Myers of Hannibal, Mo., to Brenda Cordes of Jerseyville, Ill.

Nestled in the fall foliage on a hill overlooking a bend in the Missouri River, The Riverbend Chapel at Caroline Vineyards in rural Washington, Mo., was the setting for the Oct. 18, 2008, wedding of Amanda Beth Griffin to Daniel Ryan Coons.

Julia Ann Chaney and Christopher Faughn were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. on March 14, 2009, at the First Christian Church in Macon. Julia is the daughter of Charles and Mildred Chaney, of Shelbina. Christopher is the son of Elaine and Sam Pherigo, of Jefferson City and Harold Faughn of Independence.

Michelle Elledge and Travis Hollensteiner were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. March 9, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Rev. Ed Trejo officiated.

Andrew Steven Hendrix and Alexus Michelle Golian were united in marriage on Oct. 4, 2008, at the Hannibal Free Will Baptist Church.

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Katie Daniel and Steven Neff were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Sept. 20, 2008, at the First Christian Church. Tom Stinson officiated.