>Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:17:05 -0600 >To: Dyess >From: kaite <kaite@kaite.com> >Subject: DYESS wedding...Descendent of William Dyess > >Hi Cousins: > >Monday, I took my parents to Natchez, Ms (about 2 hours from Alexandria, La). They have their eye doctor down there still....<smile> I know...Alexandria has much more and probably better...but...my mom resist change; therefore, they return to Natchez, Mississsippi......... > >While sitting there, I picked up the January/February 1998 issue of the Magazine called *Mississippi*....and...they had a whole section in there where they were featuring Mississippi weddings... (page 144) > >And....I found the following wedding: > >Helen Denise Brent and Michael Glynn Dyess were united in marriage May 10, 1997, 6:00 pm at Main Street United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg. Reverend David Price and Reverend Cliff Nelson officiated the double ring ceremony. > >Parents of the couple areMrs. Peggy Seay Brent and the late Mr. Floyd Brent of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Glynn Dyess of Carson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hurston Rushing of Prentiss. > >The bride, escorted by her uncle, Mr. Billy Seay, wore an elegant white satin grown by Demetrois embellished with Battenburg lace and accented with pearls and sequins. She carried a cascading bouquet of white mountain lilies, cymbidium and dendrobium orchids, and bridal white roses. > >Matrons of honor were Michelle Madison Wilson and Chrisi Smith Dyess. Maid of honor was Regina Hegwood. Bridesmaids were Amy Bynum, Jena Dyess, and Gail Culpepper. Flower girl was Madison Wilson. > >The groom's father served as best man. Groomsmen were Grant Dyess, Lance Leonard, Wes Daughdrill, Jeff Saulters, and Eddie Dyess. Ushers were Chris Bass, Brian Magee, and Glenn Anderson. > >Nuptial music was presented by Talmadge Tenhet, director and flutist; Paul Lee, organist; Ann Laster, pianist; Anne Mason, violinist; Stephanie Garrett, cellist; James Jenkins, trumpeter; and Debbie Stallings and Alex Valentine, vocalists. > >The cermony included aneloquent homily written for the couple by Will D. Campbell and a special musical selection..."The Joy of Love," composed by Talmadge Tenhet. > >The wedding was directed by Juli Burris. Program ttendant was Brenda Jenkins. Floral designs for the ceremony and reception were by Greg Bryant of Hattiesbug. > >Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Crawford House and Gardens. Hosts and hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Seay of Birmingham, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. Harold MARLER of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Benny Jenkins and Miss Brenda Jenkins of Jackson; Mrs. Carol Guice of Hattiesburg; and Miss Stephanie Stewart of Carson. Honorary hosts and hostesses were the Hinds Counnity College Department of English, Raymond Campus; Mrs. J. O. Craig; Mr. M. W. Seals; and Mrs. James Edward McDonald Jr. Music was provided by Talmadge Tenhet, director and saxophonist; Dr. London Branch, bassist; Bill Woods, pianist; and Al Fielder, percusionist. Rice bag attendant was Lindsey Carol George of Raymond. > >On the day of the wedding Mrs. Ann Laster and Mrs. James edward McDonald, Jr. hosted the bridesmaids' luncheon at Mrs. Mcdonald's home in Petal. > >Following a wedding trip to Oahu and Maui, Hawaii, the couple resides in Hattiesburg... > >================ > >Going backwards...... > >Michael GLYNN Dyess (the groom) had one brother (Grant Dyess was the one brother).... > >Their parents were: Marshall Glynn Dyess, born 20 Oct 1943... He married Bara Ann Rushing. > >Mashall Glynn Dyess' parents were: > Willaim Floyd Dyess, born 26 April 1908. He married Clara Aileen Miller.. > >William Floyd Dyess' parents were: > James Monroe Dyess, born 28 Sept 1878 in MS; died 12 July 1953. He married 18 December 1902 in Lawrence County, MS to Amanda McPhail. > >James Monroe Dyess' parents were: > Thomas Edgar Dyess, born 27 August 1849 in MS; died 3 Sep 1902. Married the second time to Julia Amelia Robbins..12 Dec 1874 in Lawrence Co, Ms... > >Thomas Edgar Dyess' parents were: > John W. Dyess, born 1812 in AL; died 25 Dec 1880 in MS. He married 12 May 1835 in Lawrence Co, MS to Harriet King. > >John W. Dyess' parents were: > Dempsey Dyess, born 1785 in Barnwell, S. died 1870 in Jasper County, MS. He married Martha ?????????????. > >Dempsey Dyess' parents were: > William and Elizabeth Betsey Everritt Dyess > >William Dyess' parents were: > > William Dyess, son of John Dyess and of Violator ________________... > >Hope this helps someone.... > >kaite... > > > > > >