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2:30 am Saturday, August 4, 2001

Caudill, Hopkins

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Terry Lou Caudill and Jeremy Hopkins, both of Chunky, were married Saturday, July 14, 2001, at First Seventh Day Adventist Church in Meridian, with the Rev. Bobby Henley officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Leland Caudill and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins, all of Chunky.
Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. James L. Caudill Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kriedeman.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Kim Lovette, pianist; and Melodie Black, organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a full-length satin gown, enhanced with a heavily pearled bodice and a full semi-cathedral-length train.
Maid of honor was Rita Caudill of Chunky. Other attendants were Carrie Massey of Decatur, Celesta Clark of Chunky and Jennifer Robinson of Hickory. Jessica Gager of Chunky was flower girl.
Jeffery Hopkins of Meridian served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Travis Irby, Brad Roberts and Harold "Boo" Hollingsworth, all of Meridian, Aaron Reid of Toomsuba and D. Austin Cunningham of Decatur. Joe Mize of Hickory was ring bearer.
Program attendants were Amanda Knowles and Betsy Lovette.
A reception was held at North Hills Christian School following the ceremony. Assisting were Amanda Knowles, Betsy Lovette, Dana Massey, Dana Hopkins and Tammie Estes.
After a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Chunky.

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