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12:19 am Saturday, August 31, 2002

Stephens, Baker

By Staff
John and Cindy Stephens of Philadelphia announce the engagement of their daughter, Misty Lain, to Robert Iean Baker, son of Billy and Audrey Butler of Union and the late Buddy Baker.
The wedding will be Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at 5 p.m. at Ocobla Baptist Church.
Miss Stephens is the granddaughter of Joan and Bobby McLain, Jimmy McClain, Albert Stephens Jr. and the late Tiny Stephens, all of Philadelphia.
The bride-elect is a 1999 graduate of Neshoba Central High School and attended East Central Community College.
Miss Stephens is employed Pikco Finance, Inc.
Mr. Baker is the grandson of Frances May Moore of California and the late James Moore, the late Ernest and Ethel Chancellor Baker, Launa Butler and the late Rev. W.E. Butler.
The bridegroom-elect is a 1995 graduate of Union High School. He is employed with the city of Philadelphia Fire Department, where he is a certified firefighter and EMT.
A reception will be in the church family life center following the ceremony.
Family and friends are invited to attend.

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