Jessica Whitcomb and Brett Johnson were honored at an engagement celebration in Oklahoma City
Sandy Ellis, Cathy O’Connor, Suzi Clowers, Karen Killam and Sheri VanHooser were at the party honoring Jessica Whitcomb and Brett Johnson. PHOTO PROVIDED
An engagement celebration honored Jessica Whitcomb and Brett Johnson. The wedding is set for January 2010 in Dallas.
Hosts were Karen Killam and Rohne Prather. They invited friends and family members to a party at Gaillardia Golf and Country Club.
“Southern Comfort” foods, drinks were served and decorations included rocking chairs scattered on the Club’s formal lawn.
Among those at the party were Emily and Rob Killam, Mary Killam, Sally and David Johnson, Eldon Sorsby, Mary Jo and Jamie Whitcomb, Greg Killam, Logan Prather, Landon Prather, Joanie and Bill Moore, Madison and Lucas Westendorf, Kathy and Steve Potts, Jonna Ireson, Ron Richardson, Heather, Haley and Nick Johnson.
Oklahoma City Lotus Club
LOTUS CLUB SPRING DANCE
Susan Hoffman and Lela Sullivan check members in for The Lotus Club Dance. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Lotus Club members had a spring dance recently at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. 100 members attended. Tom King is president of the group.
Seating was determined by a “blind draw.” Members drew for table numbers and sat at the table with people who drew the same number. Centerpieces were white orchids and glossy red anthuriums.
On the arrangements committee chairmen were Susan Hoffman, Lisa Pierce and Lela Sullivan.
At the party were Shirley and Pete Everest, Barbara and Bud Beeler, Sharon and John Bozalis, Kaye and Ed Cook, Holly and Clay Healey, Susan and Peter Hoffman, Linda and Ken Howell, Lucinda and David Huffman, Linda and Ron James, Libby and Steve Steakley, Jan and Dick Parker, Barbara and Ralph Thompson, Candy and Chuck Ainsworth, Jane and Paul Austin, Linda and Bill Rodgers, Susan and Mike McPherson, Linda and Tom Klos, Penny and John McCaleb, Leslie and Scott Samara and Connie and Gary Fuller.
Mike McPherson, Scott Samara, John McCaleb, Tom Klos were at the Lotus Club Dance. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Susan Parker looked beautiful at the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Reception marks Doel Reed art opening
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MASTER OF THE AQUATINT EXHIBIT
Ann Hargis, Calvin Anthony, Burns Hargis and Melinda Johnson were at the party where a collection of Doel Reed’s works were shown.(Photos by Helen Ford Wallace).
A collection of the late Doel Reed’s works in the exhibit “The Life and Legacy of Doel Reed: Master of the Aquatint” was shown at the opening reception at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum.
Ann and Burns Hargis and Melinda and Glen Johnson were hosts. It was for donors and friends of the Oklahoma State University Doel Reed Center in Taos, New Mexico.
A collection of Reed’s work, his students’ work, and an interactive display about his art process will be showcased at the OHM until June 30th.
Committee members for the reception were Bob Allee, Karlee Chill, Donna Hopper, Karen Kirkpatrick, Sallie McCorkle, Rita Moore, Shannon L. Nance, Romy Owens, Lela and Mark Sullivan and Jim Vallion. Other guests included Ken Ferguson, Barbara and Ben Harjo, Malinda and Dick Fischer, James Pickel, Meg Salyer, Warren Edwards, Anita and Jack Dahlgren, Nancy and John Cheek, Annie Bohanon, Ed Barth, Mary and Jerry Burson, Debra Engle, David Bennett, Linda and Jim Burke, Bruce Crauder and Jeanette and Kent Young.
Jim Vallion and Lela Sullivan were at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum for the exhibit opening of “The Life and Legacy of Doel Reed: Master of the Aquatint.” They were on the committee that planned the event.
Warren Edwards and Rita Moore talk at the party.
Casteels have annual Epiphany Party
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Len Casteel welcomes Ellen and Tim Fleming to his home where he and Patty Casteel entertained at a party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
Luke Muse, Patty Casteel and Sharon Breeding enjoy the party. Patty wore a black sweater embellished with The Three Wise Men and stars. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Patty and Len Casteel were hosts for their annual Epiphany Party on Jan. 6th to celebrate the Three Wise Men.
There were 125 sets of the Three Wise Men, in all shapes and sizes, set in each room of the house. Guests were served Mexican fare, including Patty’s special sour cream enchiladas.Among the guests were Kaye and John Adams, Suzie and Dennis Clowers, Julie and Phil Sloan, Shirley Belkham, Betty Ann and Gerald Furseth, Sally and Randy Royse, Jim MacKellar, Susan and Mike McPherson, Lillie-Beth Brinkman, Richard Howell, Linda Dowling, Mary Jane and Bob Manners, Sharon Breeding, Luke Muse, Denise Smith, Bill Phillips and Ruth Anne Pierson.
Susan and Mike McPherson and Marilyn Case celebrate at Patty and Len Casteel’s party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Denise Smith, Bill Phillips and Ruth Ann Pierson were at the Epiphany Party on Jan. 6th. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Lisa and Chris Steves enjoyed the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Beaux Arts Ball King, Morton Payne, Entertains—January 3, 2009—Parties Extra!
THE 2008 KING’S DINNER
Morton and Libby Payne welcome Millie and Johnson Hightower to their party. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Libby and Morton Payne were hosts for an elegant dinner recently at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
The King’s Dinner was given by the Paynes as Morton Payne was selected as the 2008 King of the Beaux Arts Ball, the annual party honoring Beaux Arts Ball debutantes and escorts. They invited the debs, escorts, committee members, former kings and family members and friends. 230 people were there.
The Brent Van Sickle Party Orchestra played.
Libby Payne wore a beautiful black dress with ruffled sleeves and skirt.
Table centerpieces were glittering red roses, red and yellow orchids, artichokes, berries, pomegranates and apples. Tables had gold cloths and chairs were draped in gold fabric.
Among the guests were Carolyn Berry, Kaye and Ed Cook, Mary and Phil Truss, Martha and Ron Bradshaw, Lela and Mark Sullivan, Jim Vallion, Susan Parker, Drew Neville, Connell and Cliff Branan, Bette and Jim MacKellar, Bebe and Bruce MacKellar, Lauren and Andy Sullivan, Lisa and Mark Pierce, Susan and Peter Hoffman, Kathy and Russ Walker, Betsy Daugherty, Janell Everest, Joe Rumsey, Nick Berry, Mary Payne Moran, Polly and Larry Nichols, Christy and Jim Everest, Shirley and Pete Everest, Linda Rosser, Jack Roberts and Susan and Mike McPherson.
Ball escorts Stephen Sanger, Kirk Miller, Alex Swisher, Patrick Nesbitt were at the King’s Dinner. (Photo by David Faytinger).
Phil and Mary Truss enjoy the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Kathy Walker and Betsy Daugherty talk at the party. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
Barbara Beeler and Marty Margo toast the new Beaux Arts Ball King. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace).
At the party were Mark and Lela Sullivan and Jim Vallion, standing. (Photo by Helen Ford Wallace)
