Henry Vernon Backes and Pamela Kay Lefler were united in marriage by the honarable Judge Benny Green, in an evening wedding June 1, 2012, in the lush private garden at their home in Big Spring, Texas.
William (Bill) and Nancy Gonzalez will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 31, 2012.
Bill was born Jan. 6, 1930, in Detroit, Mich. Nancy L. Huntoon was born Aug. 7, 1932, in East Andover, N.H.
The couple met on a blind date while they were in the Air Force and stationed in San Antonio, Texas. One year later, they were married at the courthouse in Seguin.
The couple had three children; William Jr., deceased; Diana and husband Bill; and Carlos.
Jeremiah Ayden Saucedo, son of Jeremy and Ariel Saucedo of Big Spring, was born Aug. 11, 2012, at 11:23 a.m.
Jeremiah weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and measured 17 ½ inches.
Maternal grandparents are Teresa Rangel and Jim Bob White. Paternal grandparents are Fernando and Tina Saucedo of Big Spring.
Jeremiah was welcomed home by his sibling Reqae Nicole.
Ashton Lauren Evans and Jordan Blake Rea were united in marriage June 30, 2012, at Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas. The marriage was officiated by the Rev. Dr. William Smythe of Longview, formally of Big Spring.
The bride is the daughter of Mike and Anna Evans of Big Spring. The bride’s grandparents are C.G. and Joyce Evans of Big Spring; Patty Vaughn of Alvin and the late Bob Vick.
The groom is the son of Patti and Jim Luttrell of Longview, and Dr’s. F. Dee and Karen Rea of Austin. He is the grandson of the late Ted and Martha Rea and Montel and Jerry Tessman.
Miss Raegan Mychal Ritchey and Mr. Nathan Riley Bayless were united in marriage Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 6 o’clock in the evening at Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Randy Cotton.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ritchey of Big Spring. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Leona Turner and the late Leo Turner of Kerrville, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Ritchey of Big Spring.
Autumn Annette Wash, daughter of Brodie and Kaci Wash of Big Spring, was born July 20, 2012, at 2:45 p.m.
She weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and measured 19 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Kathy Aycock of San Angelo and Mark and Sherleen Aycock of Menard.
Paternal grandparents are David and Lisa Hobbs of Big Spring and the late Billy Wash. Great grandmother is JoAnn Loudamy of Big Spring.
Autumn was welcomed home by her brother Brennan Wash.
Easton Troy Ward, son of Derek and Mendy Ward of Coahoma, was born July 3, 2012, at 8:05 a.m.
He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long.
Maternal grandparents are James and Melinda Morgan of Coahoma. Paternal grandparents are Ronnie and Cathy Ward of Coahoma.
Xaiden Ray DeLeon, son of Elias and Erika DeLeon, was born Aug. 7, 2012, at 11:05 a.m.
He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Cindy Rios-Tercero and Markus Garza. Paternal grandparents are Ray and Vicky DeLeon.
Xaiden was welcomed home by his sibling Sabastian Day DeLeon.
Rylee Brooklynn Marie Brookins, daughter of Lauren Dorn of Snyder and Joseph Brookins of Mauston, Wisc., was born July 21, 2012, at 5:47 p.m.
She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches.
Maternal grandparents are Gina and Cody Wells of Big Spring and Christopher and Palma Dorn of Pampa.
Paternal grandparents are Kelly and Duane Brookins of Azle, Texas.
Hebrew Jones Jr. and Vivian (Bledsoe) Jones quietly observed their 45th wedding anniversary July 28, 2012, at Moss Creek Ranch.
The celebration was attended by all of Hebrew and Vivian’s children, grandchildren, as well as several other members of their families and friends.
Their grandsons are Da’Mareon and Sareem; granddaughters are Megan Jones of Arlington, Brittany Thompson of Arlington, Lamesaha McDowell of Elizabeth Town, N.C. Justice and Jazmine Jones of Big Spring.
