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 œ 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 Vivianâs children, grandchildren, as well as several other members of their families and friends.
Their grandsons are DaâMareon 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.
Ms. Larissa Gail Adkins and Mr. John Francis Fletcher were united in marriage June 22, 2012, at 5 p.m. in Wailea, Hawaii on the island of Maui. The ceremony was on a hill above the Pacific Ocean located outside of Gannonâs Restaurant. Leslie Adkins, brother of the bride, officiated at the ceremony. There were twenty-two guests in attendance and numerous close friends and family were able to watch the ceremony via the restaurantâs live feed through their web-camera.
Ms. Amanda Fay Moreno and Mr. Christopher James Duforat were united in marriage July 14, 2012, in a 6 p.m. ceremony at Kokopellis in Big Spring. The ceremony was officiated by Justice of the Peace Kathryn Wiseman and Manny Negron.
The bride is the daughter of Hilaria C. Moreno, of Big Spring and the late David G. Moreno. She is the granddaughter of Magdeleno and Irene G. Moreno and Abel Sr. and Irma Cruz, all deceased. She was given in marriage by her brother, David M. Moreno of Big Spring.
The groom is the son of Jean-Michel Duforat and Vickie Duforat, both of Fort Stockton.
Blake and Lisa Taylor of Weatherford, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Taylor, to Dean Paul Camden.
Dean is the son of Terry and Marie Camden of Big Spring.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Azle High School and attended Tarleton State University for animal industries. She works for Big Spring Police Department.
The prospective groom attended Big Spring High School and is a graduate of Howard College. He is employed by Reserve Drilling.
The couple has planned an Aug. 11 wedding.
Alan and Della Partee of Big Spring announce the engagement of their daughter, Callie Nicole Partee, to Austin Lewis Roeder of Abilene.
The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Big Spring High School and a 2012 graduate of Abilene Christian University with a bachelor in business administration degree in marketing.
The prospective groom is the son of Carl and Lynn Roeder of Abilene. He is a 2008 graduate of Abilene High School and a 2012 graduate of Abilene Christian University with a bachelor in business administration degree in management.
Theodore M. âTedâ Nairn Jr. and Nora B. (Clark) Nairn quietly observed their 60th wedding anniversary in April 2012 at two local restaurants in Big Spring.
Ted and Nora celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2002 at a surprise party planned by their daughter, Julie Ann (Nairn) Duke. The party was held in the home of grandson Michael and wife Melissa Nairn in Big Spring. The party was attended by all of Ted and Noraâs children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as several other members of their families. There were five generations of the Nairn family in attendance.
Gaylon and Tyna Knowlton of Big Spring announce the engagement of their daughter Porscha Knowlton of Big Spring to Ethan Densman of Coleman.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Big Spring High School. She graduated from Angelo State University in May 2011 with a masters degree in professional accountancy.
She is employed at Armstrong, Backus & Co., LLP.
The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Densman of Coleman. He is a 2007 graduate of Coleman High School.
He is employed at MultiChem, a Halliburton Service.
Paul and Margaret Barr of Colorado City announce the engagement of their daughter Heather Barr to Randall Capshaw, both of Big Spring.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Paul and Margaret Barr of Colorado City. She is a 2003 graduate of Colorado High School and a 2008 graduate of West Texas A&M University.
She is employed as an elementary music teacher at Big Spring ISD.
The prospective groom is the son of Randy and Josephine Capshaw of Plano. He is a 2001 graduate of Coronado High School in El Paso and a 2006 graduate of the University of North Texas.
The east side entrance of Big Spring has a new look now that the beautification project by Kristen Poffinbarger has been completed as part of the Conley Grant awarded by Keep Big Spring Beautiful.
