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6:50 pm Saturday, July 12, 2003

Dearman, Odom

By Staff
Krystal Odom of Meridian and Kyle Dearman of Paulding were married Saturday, March 29, 2003, at First Assembly of God with the Rev. Sephus Garrett II officiating.
Parents of the couple are Cindy and Frank Garrett, and Tommy and Mary Odom, all of Meridian, and Perry and Sybil Dearman of Paulding.
Grandparents of the bride are Joe and Ann Tanner, Pat Clay and the late Frankie Clay.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are Lavern Dearman and the late William Dearman.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and step-father.
Donielle McCraw of Stonewall served as matron of honor. Other attendants were Angel Crocker of Stonewall, Shae McGowin of Chunky, Amy Little of Enterprise and Lisa Dearman of Paulding.
Skylar Madison Vance of Collinsville was flower girl.
The father of the bridegroom served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Josh Garrett of the House Community, Chris Odom of Meridian, brothers of the bride, Shawn Lewis of Rose Hill, Chris Rawson and Kyle Murray, both of Enterprise, and Brandon McGowin of Chunky.
Lane Roberts of Meridian was ring bearer.
Rice bag attendants were Haylee Roberts and Ashley Garrett.
A reception was held at the church following the ceremony.
Assisting at the reception were Lindsey Turner, Lauren Touchton, Tanya Dearman, Jessica Carney, Alicia Carney, Wendy Morris, Debbie Carroll, Carol Wheeler, Shay Lide and Wendy Stephens.
After a honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the couple resides in Paulding.

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