HUFFMAN – HOGAN

Barnes – Roller Abigail Lauren Roller and James Taylor Barnes were married on Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2014, in Snidow Chapel of Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Va. The Rev. Scott Miller of Spartanburg, S.C., friend of the groom, officiated, and the Rev. Jonge Tate of Bedford led the couple and their parents in a dedicatory prayer. A dinner reception at West Manor Estate in Forest, Va., followed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William O. Roller Jr. of Roanoke, Va. She is the granddaughter of Mr. William Roller and the late Mrs. Ernestine Roller of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs.Thyra Metzler and the late Mr. Lowell Metzler of Goshen, Ind. Abby is a graduate of Faith Christian School, Roanoke, Va., and holds bachelor of science in psychology and master of arts in professional counseling degrees, both from Liberty University. She is employed by Wyndhurst Counseling Center. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Barnes of Lexington, N.C. James is the grandson of Mr. James Barnes of Martinsville, Va., and the late Mrs. Francis Barnes, and Mr. James Adams of Clifton, Texas, and Mrs. Shirley Brett of Conroe, Texas. He is a graduate of North Davidson High School, Welcome, N.C., and holds bachelor of science in business finance and master of arts in theological studies degrees from Liberty University, where he is employed. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Abby’s sister, Mrs. Hannah Bailey, served as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Chloe Agnew and Miss Katie Hedrick of Roanoke, Va., Mrs. Kathleen Franke of Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Hailey Pasque of Lynchburg, Va., and Miss Katie Smith of Fayetteville, Ark. The bride’s nieces, Miss Bethany Roller and Miss Emily Roller, of Tazewell, Va., served as junior bridesmaids. The groom’s niece, Miss Jessa Barnes of Lexington, N.C., served as flower girl. Mr. Jeffrey Hesson of Lynchburg, Va., served as best man. James was also attended by his brother, Mr. Coy Barnes of Lexington, N.C., his brother-in-law, Mr. Ben Bailey of Roanoke, Va., and Mr. Will Easter and Mr. Drew Taylor, both of Lynchburg, Va. Miss Shiree Craft of Lynchburg, Va., read Scripture, and ceremony music was provided by Miss Joy Creasman of Atlanta, Ga., vocal soloist, and the string ensemble Magnum Trio, Roanoke, Va. The bride wore an ivory satin strapless ballgown with pearls and beading at the waist, and a cathedral-length veil edged with pearls and crystals. Abby carried a bouquet of white roses and pearl-accented stephanotis, wrapped with lace from her mother’s wedding gown. A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom and his parents was held at Snowflex Lodge on the campus of Liberty University. Abby and James honeymooned in Jamaica, and make their home in Lynchburg, Va.