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Chad Everett Gentry

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  • Name Chad Everett Gentry 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I8301  Rossville
    Last Modified 5 Oct 2017 

    Father Billy Gene Gentry 
    Mother Beverly Ann Freeby Gentry,   b. 15 Jan 1937, Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 12 Jun 1955  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Marriage- Freeby, Beverly-Gentry, Billy
    Marriage- Freeby, Beverly-Gentry, Billy
    Freeby-Gentry
    The chapel of the Highland Park Methodist Church at Topeka was the scene of a wedding Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. uniting in marriage Miss Beverly Ann Freeby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Freeby, and Mr. Billy Gene Gentry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gentry of Rossville.

    The ceremony was read by the Rev. Carrol D. McLaughlin before an altar decorated with baskets of pink gladioli and majestic daisies with two seven-branched candelabra with white candles.

    Miss Virginia Anthony of Centralia sang "Oh Promise Me." She was accompanied by Mrs. Bonnett, organist, who also furnished the wedding music with such numbers as "I Love You Truly" and "Always."

    Preceding the ceremony the tapers were lighted by Mr. Bob Bixby and Everett Freeby Jr., brother of the bride.

    The bride who was given in marriage by her father wore a pink linen suit with blue accessories. She wore an orchid corsage. Her only jewelry was a strand of pearls, a gift from the groom.

    Miss Joy Allen of Centralia served as maid of honor. Her suit was green linen with white accessories. Her corsage was pink and white carnations.

    Mrs. Barbara McDonald served as brides maid. Her suit was yellow linen with white accessories and corsage of yellow and white carnations.

    Attending the bridegroom as best man was Bob Gentry, brother of the groom. Robert Reid served as groomsman.

    Ushers were Everett Freeby Jr. and Bob Bixby.

    A reception was given the guests in the Asbury room at the church.

    Mrs. Freeby, mother of the bride, received wearing a beige dress with corsage of orange roses and white carnations. Mrs. Gentry, mother of the groom, chose a green faille with corsage of pink carnations.

    The brides table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom and pink and yellow rose buds. White tapers in crystal holders and greenery completed the table decorations.

    Miss Mary Lou Reed cut the cake and Miss Virginia Anthony presided at the punch bowl.

    Miss Barbara Gentry, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book.

    The couple left for a honeymoon in the Ozarks. Following the honeymoon trip they will be at home in Rossville.

    Guests from out of town attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Story, Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. J.R. Gentry, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gentry and family, Mrs. Clyde Gentry and Jolene all of Simpson, Kansas; Mrs. Minnie McClure and Mr. James McClure of Glasco, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Max Williams, Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Dick, Gary and Wayne, Mr. Bob Berry, Mr. Gene Pelfrey, Mrs. Junior Dick and Rodney, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gentry all of Rossville; Mr. and Mrs. Chet Freeby and Susan of Erie, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wertz, Freddie and Richard of Sedalia, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jacobia, Mr. Merlin Jacobia all of Whiting, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bryan, Joyce and Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Allen, Joy, Judy and David, Mrs. Florence Shumaker, Miss Mary Jane Wolff, Miss Vesper Kincaid, and Miss Virginia Anthony of Centralia.

    [From Thursday, 23 Jun 1955]
    Engagement- Freeby, Beverly-Gentry, Bill
    Engagement- Freeby, Beverly-Gentry, Bill
    Freeby-Gentry Troth Is Announced
    Beverly Ann Freeby's engagement to Bill Gentry is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Freeby. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gentry of Rossville.

    Miss Freeby is a senior at Topeka High School. Mr. Gentry, a graduate of Rossville High School, was recently released from active duty with the United States Navy.
    Anniversary- Gentry, Bill and Beverly
    Anniversary- Gentry, Bill and Beverly
    Bill and Beverly
    Gentry
    Bill and Beverly Gentry, Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family reception June 12 at the home of Chad and Jennifer Gentry, 7600 N.W. Hall Road at Rossville.

    Beverly Freeby and Bill Gentry were married June 12, 1955, in Topeka.

    Hosts will be their sons and their wives, Rick and Peggy Gentry, Rossville; Ronald and Eva Gentry, Rossville; Steve Gentry and his fiancee Alyssa Funnell, Topeka; and Chad and Jennifer Gentry, Rossville.

    The Gentrys have nine grandchildren, Shana Gentry, Holly Gentry, Lindsy Gentry and Tatum Gentry, all of Rossville; Nicole Gentry, Tyler Gentry and Trevor Gentry, all of Topeka; and Josh Gentry and Colton Gentry, Rossville.

    Mr. Gentry retired in 2001 after 50 years of service in farming.

    Mrs. Gentry is a homemaker. She retired in 1996 from the Rossville High School library after 11 years of service.
    Family ID F988  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Miya Marie Miller Gentry 
    Married 17 Jun 1995  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Marriage- Miller, Miya-Gentry, Chad
    Marriage- Miller, Miya-Gentry, Chad
    Miya Marie Miller
    Chad Everett Gentry
    Miller-Gentry
    Miya Marie Miller and Chad Everett Gentry were united in marriage at 4 p.m. June 17, 1995, at Rossville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ken Rogers officiated.

    Parents of the bride are Dennis Miller. Dover, and JoAnn Corbin, Rossville. Mr. Gentry is the son of Bill and Beverly Gentry, Rossville.

    Michelle Williams was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Brenna Otto. Karen Dick and Heather Campbell. Jodi Carrier was junior bridesmaid. All are of Rossville.

    Steve Gentry was best man. Groomsmen were Ron Gentry, Rick Gentry and Mark Dudney. Josh Gentry Jr. was junior groomsman. All are of Rossville.

    The ushers were Kerry Lacock, Marty Hall, Gene Ingwerson and David Paine. Nicole Gentry was the flower girl. Tyler and Colten Gentry were the ring bearers. All live in Rossville.

    Eva Gentry, Rossville, gave the Scripture readings. The vocalists were Shana Gentry and Rick and Peg Gentry, all of Rossville. Lori Sanschagrin. Meridan, was the bride's personal attendant.

    The couple are graduates of Rossville High School.

    The bride is a graduate of the American Academy of Hair Design. She is a cosmetologist at the Rossville Style Salon.

    The bridegroom is a graduate of Washburn University with an associate's degree in respiratory therapy. He is a respiratory therapist at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.

    The couple live in Rossville.
    Last Modified 5 Oct 2017 09:48:19 
    Family ID F989  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart