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 By  Staff Reports Published 
4:16 am Saturday, November 3, 2001

Trial, Downs

By Staff
Tracie A. Downs of Fort Smith, Ark., and Robert W. Trial of Alma, Ark., were married Sunday, July 15, 2001, in Van Buren, Ark.
Parents of the couple are Florence Trial of Evansville and William and Lois Downs of Meridian.
Maid of honor was Lonnah Curry of Van Buren. Bridesmaid was Megan Linthicum.
Janessa and Maleeka Damron of Van Buren were flower girls.
Sonny Green served as best man, Michael Linthicum was groomsman and Molly Linthicum, was ring bearer, all of Fort Smith.
A reception was held at the home of the Lonnah Curry following the ceremony. The couple resides in Alma.

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