Samantha and James Hallam
Samantha Walker and James Hallam exchanged wedding vows on Oct. 25, 2008, at the Anchor Fellowship Church, Nevada, with Jerry Pyle officiating.
Latrisha Churchwell served as maid of honor. Attendants were Kylee Baldwin and Ryleigh Randolph, flowergirl Kimberly Churchwell, and ring bearers Izzabella Hallam and Natalie Baldwin. Zack Warren served as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Hallam and Brandon Baldwin. Ushers were Casey and Dallas Hallam, brothers of the groom.
Parents of the bride are Brad and Sandy Patton, Pearidge Ark. Maternal grandparents are Bobbie Grimes, Versailes, Mo., and the late Skip Grimes. Paternal grandparents are Jo and Bill Patton, Gravois Mills, Mo.
Parents of the groom are Terry and Teresa Hallam, Nevada, paternal grandparents are Patricia Hallam, and the late Claude Hallam. Maternal grandparents are Robert Boyer, Nevada, and the late Judy Boyer.
A reception followed at the Nevada City-County Community Center. The couple honeymooned in Joplin.