Caroline Knowles Gregory and Andrew Bennett Mazey were united in marriage on the evening of August 22, 2015 on the grounds of Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Doctor Bryan Collier.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hood Gregory of Okolona, Mississippi. She is the granddaughter of the late Brigadier General and Mrs. Van Tankersley Stubbs, Sr. of Baldwyn, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harrison Gregory, Sr. of Okolona.
The groom is the son of Doctor and Mrs. Richard Michael Mazey of Mobile, Alabama. He is the grandson of Mrs. Leslie Ernest Karr and the late Doctor Karr of Corbin, Kentucky, and Mrs. James Fitxpatrick Morrissey of Louisville, Kentucky, and the late Mr. Lawrence Mazey.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a Lela Rose designer brocade deep v-neck gown with full skirt and chapel length train. The bride wore two sapphire and diamond bracelets that belonged to her sister and grandmother. The bride’s bouquet was a loose, natural shape, capturing the garden-like look of the wedding florals. Shades of ivory and white, with accents of faint blush, featured garden roses, tulips, gardenia with seeded eucalyptus and wrapped with a treasured family handkerchief from her maternal great-grandmother. She wore a single Garden O’hara blush pink flower in her hair.

Attending the bride as maid of honor was her sister, Patricia Simmons Gregory of New York, New York, and serving as matron of honor was her sister, Susannah Gregory Whitehead of Memphis, Tennessee. Bridesmaids were Caitlin Brady Costello of New York, New York, Ellen Michele Dennis of Memphis, Tennessee, Kathleen Marlowe Galloway of Nashville, Tennessee, Myra Morgan Mazey of Los Angeles, California, Kristin Nicole Randle of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Katherine Elizabeth Sangervasi of New York, New York, Laurie Hunt Spradley of New York, New York and Sally Katherine White of New Orleans, Louisiana. Styled by the bride’s sister’s luxury styling service, Armarium, her sisters wore Lela Rose hand-painted cotton chiffon floor length halter dresses and her maids wore ivory chiffon high neck sleeveless gowns from the J Crew bridal collection. Emulating the bride’s bouquet in style, attendants carried smaller bouquets of ivory spray garden roses and O’hara garden roses with a touch of greenery.

Doctor Richard Michael Mazey, father of the groom, and Wynn Leighton Mazey, triplet of the groom, served as best men. Groomsmen were Sloan Lowry Abernathy of New Orleans, Louisiana, Seth Frederic Capper of Birmingham, Alabama, Brian Campbell Delaney of Chicago, Illinois, George Edgar Downing, III of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Andrew Cook Grumney of New York, New York, Jamison Tyler Mazey of Atlanta, Georgia, Michael Seth Mazey of New York, New York, Alexander Raymond Meder of Hoboken, New Jersey, Greg Dawless Smith of New York, New York, Tyler Johnston Pauli Smith of Atlanta, Georgia and Woodson Cary Whitehead of Memphis, Tennessee.

Lara Katelin Anderson of Savannah, Georgia, and Angela Kristine Link of Southlake, Texas, read scripture. Greeting the guests was Isobel Parker Mills of New York, New York.

The ceremony site was created on the lawn of the plantation with the picturesque moss-laden oak trees. Thunder rumbling in the distance and ibis flying above added to the romantic setting. Blue and white vessels filled with blue hydrangea greeted the guests as they were given a program and a seagrass fan for use during the ceremony. The bride and her father walked down the aisle as instrumentalists, Classical Charleston, played Edelweiss.

As the wedding party meandered down the oak tree-lined path to the Cotton Dock for the garden party-themed reception, the bride twirled both her bouquet and her hand-sewn macramé bag given by her mother and crafted in Lake Como, Italy.

Guests were met at the doorway with a basil strawberry lemonade and vodka signature cocktail and fried green tomatoes, stuffed mushrooms and smoked salmon appetizers. As the setting sun beckoned guests onto the porch during Cocktail Hour, the rain fell softly on the roof and adjacent Boone Hall Creek.

Tall and short arrangements in blue and white vases featured blue and green hydrangea, ivory and O’hara garden roses, blue delphinium, cafe au lait dahlias, curly willow and cattails, native to the bride’s region, and graced the round tables of blue and white linens. Rectangular tables had blue and white striped linens with dramatic tablescapes of many containers of varying shades of blues, whites and greens in blue and white vases.

Three food stations served alongside the boxwood wall. Guests were served traditional low country fare with an uptown flair, including beef loin, shrimp and grits and local white fish plates. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake with a saber that belonged to the bride’s maternal grandfather. The cake was heavily textured with hummingbird, yellow almond and strawberry sour cream pound cake layers and iced with vanilla almond buttercream.

Music filled the evening with entertainment by the Mo’ Sol Band of Atlanta, Georgia. The bride and groom danced to I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You and the bride and her father danced to Sweet Caroline.

Later in the evening Southern fried chicken and waffle cones were served as late night snacks with maple and apple-smoked bacon remoulade.

Caroline and Andrew were bid goodbye with sparklers and drove off to Planters Inn in Charleston, South Carolina, a relais & chateaux property in a vintage Rolls Royce.

Festivities for the weekend included an elegant Bridal Luncheon at the historic Mills House, also in Charleston, hosted by friends of the bride’s parents.

Out-of-town wedding guests were entertained at a Post-Toast Party at Blind Tiger after the groom’s parents hosted the wedding party at the beautiful High Cotton for the Rehearsal Dinner.

Natalie Knox of Boone Hall Plantation served as wedding planner. Cru Catering provided the catering and Out of Garden designed the floral arrangements. Stephanie Rhea Photography captured the wedding day and rehearsal dinner.

Following a wedding trip to Positano, Italy, the Cote de Azur and ending in Paris, the couple is at home in New York, New York.

Dr. and Mrs. Bob Stewart of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Emily, to Dallas Finley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jamey Finley of Saltillo, MS.

Miss Stewart is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin of Starkville, MS and Mrs. Inez Stewart of Tupelo and the late William Stewart of Kosciusko.

Mr. Finley is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Riley of Water Valley, MS and Mr. and Mrs. James Horace Finley of Wren, MS

The bride-elect is a 2012 honor graduate of Tupelo Christian Preparatory School where she was a member and officer of Beta Club and a member of National Honor Society. She attends Mississippi State University where she is a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity and an Ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She will graduate in May 2016 with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture.

The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo Christian Preparatory School in 2012 where he was an honor graduate, class officer, and a member of National Honor Society. He attends Mississippi State University where he is serving as president of the student chapter of Alpha Pi Mu. He will graduate in May 2016 with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering.

The couple will exchange vows at 4:00 pm, December 12, 2015 at Lawndale Presbyterian Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at Southwind in Shannon, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Owen Diamond and Sherree King of Fulton, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter McKenzie Mina King to Zachary Tyler Stephenson, son of Chris and Laurie Stephenson, of Smithville, Mississippi.
Miss King is the granddaughter of Mildred Blaylock and the late Paul Blaylock of Fulton, Mississippi and the late Owen Wayne and Dorris King of Caledonia, Mississippi.
Mr. Stephenson is the grandson of Doni Lucius of West Point, Mississippi and Danny and Teresa Stephenson of Smithville, Mississippi.
The bride elect is a 2012 special honor graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School. She attends Mississippi State University where she studies Communication with a concentration in Public Relations.
The prospective groom graduated with honors from Smithville High School in 2011. He attended Ole Miss and Blue Mountain College and will graduate in December with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education.
The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 in the evening, December 12, 2015 at The Antler in Tupelo, Mississippi. Reception will follow.
Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Thomas Hill of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lexie Elizabeth, to Walker Houston Wildmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bennett Wildmon of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Miss Hill is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Russell of Tupelo, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hill of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Mr. Wildmon is the grandson of Mrs. Brenda Hardin and the late Mr. Jim Hardin and Rev. and Mrs. Don Wildmon, all of Tupelo, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Saltillo High School where she was a cheerleader captain, homecoming queen, and Miss SHS. She graduated with Special Distinction. She attends Mississippi State University where she is majoring in Elementary Education. She is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She will be student teaching in the Tupelo Public School District. Miss Hill also teaches dance at North Mississippi Dance Centre.

The prospective groom graduated from Baldwyn High School in 2012 where he was a member of the baseball team, football team and FCA. He graduated from Mississippi State University in August 2015 with a degree in Political Science. He was a member of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity. Mr. Wildmon is currently employed at American Family Association where he is assistant to the President.

The couple will exchange vows December 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church of Tupelo, Mississippi. Reception will follow at the BancorpSouth Conference Center. After a honeymoon to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Tupelo.

Mr. and Mrs.Patrick Wilson of Tupelo, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Katie Monique, to Joshua Steven Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs.Steve Rogers of Nettleton, MS.

Miss Katie Wilson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Hunter of Tupelo, MS and the late Mr. Roy Wilson of Memphis,TN and the late Mrs. Jannae Owens of Booneville, MS.

Mr. Josh Rogers is the grandson of Mrs. Lois Adams and the late Mr. James Adams of Nettleton, MS. and Mrs. Mary Rogers and the late Mr. Lewis Rogers of Nettleton, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Saltillo High School and attended Itawamba Community College. She is presently employed as a Package Handler at Crescent Sales in Tupelo, MS.

The prospective groom graduated from Nettleton High School in 2005 where he was Captain of the Drum Line and won an award in Wild Life Management. He attended Itawamba Community College where he received his EMT degree.

The couple will exchange vows on December 5, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.at Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Nettleton, MS. The Wedding Reception will follow at Nettleton Community Center. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Tina Cox and David Vance are proud to announce their engagement. Joining them in this happy time are Tina’s daughters: Paige, Cayley and Lyla Grace Cox. Tina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Breedlove of Booneville, MS and David is the son of Mrs. Sandy Vance and the late Mr. Robert Vance of Calhoun City, MS.

Ms Cox is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr of Houston, TX and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Breedlove of Booneville, MS.

Mr. Vance is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bayne Cobb of Calhoun City, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Vance of Slate Springs, MS.

The bride-elect graduated from Blue Mountain College. Ms. Cox works at Mooreville Elementary School where she is a First Grade Teacher.

The prospective groom graduated from the University of Mississippi and Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. Mr. Vance is currently employed at North Mississippi Medical Center where he is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

The couple will exchange vows at 3:00pm, December 27, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at the same location. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cox of Pontotoc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Elise Cox, to Forest Bradley Williams, son of Mr. Brad Williams of Wren and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fowlkes of Amory, Mississippi.

Kaitlyn is the granddaughter of Larry and Dianne Cox of Pontotoc, and Billy and Peggy Austin of Pontotoc.

Forest is the grandson of Carolyn Evans and late Ancil Evans of Amory, and Jean Williams and the late Dewey Wayne Williams of Amory, and the late Guy and Elizabeth Fowlkes of Hatley.

The bride-elect is a 2013 special honor graduate of South Pontotoc High School where she played softball and was voted Miss South Pontotoc. Kaitlyn is currently attending Itawamba Community College, working toward her Associate of Applied Science where she will graduate in May of 2016 and begin a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The prospective groom graduated from Amory High School in 2012 as Valedictorian, where he played football and baseball. He attended Mississippi State University. Forest is currently employed at Fowlkes Plumbing and Busy B Rental in Amory, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at 2 o’clock, January 16 at Kingfisher Lodge in Verona, Mississippi with reception to follow. No invitations will be sent. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Scott and Debbie Coward of Mooreville, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kristen Lianne, to Braxton Kye Meeks, son of Mike Meeks and Pam Meeks of Baldwyn, Mississippi.

Miss Coward is the granddaughter of Jo Nell McDaniel and the late Billy Wayne McDaniel of Dorsey, Mississippi and Murry and Betty Coward of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Mr. Meeks is the grandson of the late Prentiss and Linda Hallmark of Baldwyn, Mississippi and the late Paul and Nellie Rose Meeks of Ripley, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Mooreville High School. She graduated from the Mississippi University for Women in 2013 where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The bride-elect works at North Mississippi Medical Center where she is a Registered Nurse.

The prospective groom graduated from Wheeler High School in 2007. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2012 where he earned an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree. Mr. Meeks is currently employed at North Mississippi Medical Center where he is a Registered Nurse.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 PM, January 23, 2016 at The Antler in Tupelo, Mississippi. Reception will follow at The Antler. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mrs. Suzanne Riley Pierce and Mr. Michael Lee Pierce are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Margaret Pierce to Joel Andrew Ward, son of Geraldine Wilson Ward and Charlie Fountain Ward, Jr. of New Albany.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Rebecca Marshall Riley and the late Frank Taylor Riley and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clyde Pierce of West Point. Miss Pierce graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a Bachelor of Accounting degree. She is currently employed in the business office of the West Point Consolidated School District.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison Wilson, Sr. of New Albany and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fountain Ward, Sr. of Etta. Mr. Ward graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Business degree and is presently the owner and manager of Anytime Fitness in West Point.
The couple will exchange vows on March 12, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Old Waverly in West Point, MS with a reception following.

Dorothy Katherine Smythe and John Tays Heyer were married on July 18th at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. A reception followed at the Florentine in downtown Birmingham.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coley Smythe of Birmingham and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clifford Longley Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn. and the late Col. and Mrs. William James Dobson of Arlington, Va. and the late Capt. George Winfered Smythe Jr. of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Leroy Heyer Jr. of Tupelo, Miss. and the grandson of Mr. John Franklin Collins Jr. of Tupelo and the late Mrs. Lisa Nash Collins and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leroy Heyer Sr. of Corinth, Miss.

Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory embroidered lace gown with a Sabrina neckline. Her veil was handmade by a family friend with the lace from her mother’s wedding gown.

Kimberly Barton Robbins served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jessica Wiggins Barry, Jenny Shaw Burton, Ashley Daniel Caffey, Amy Floyd Corr, Amy Young Duncan, Bethany Holloway Gannon, Sara Wilson Gunnells, Claire Dunn Lampkin, Lindsey Westbrook Lee, Mary Anne Osborne Phillips, Lindsey Terry Rogers, all of Birmingham; Mary Katharine Elizabeth Eoff of Nashville and Megan McSweeney Spellman of Atlanta. Bridget O’Neal Chase, cousin of the groom was the flower girl.

Dr. Richard Leroy Heyer Jr, father of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Jake Morrison Heyer and Richard Leroy Heyer III, brothers of the groom, Brandon Taylor Burks and John Riley Henton, all of Tupelo; Donald Coley Smythe and William George Smythe, brothers of the bride, Matthew Melton Fort and Stewart Walsh Sessums, all of Birmingham; Lucas Connor Ainsworth and William Heston Ray of Jackson, MS; and John Armstrong Milam of Houston, TX.

The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Doctor T. Michael Morgan. Scripture reading was provided by Dorothy Jean Longley, cousin of the bride of Atlanta. Program attendants were Carrie Newton Gargis of Birmingham and Mary Katherine Boone of New York.

Following a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple resides in San Antonio, TX.

Lindsay Holloway and Josh Christian, together with their families are pleased to announce their engagement. Lindsay is the daughter of Margaret Ann Holloway and the late Travis Holloway of Tupelo. Josh is the son of Patsy and Andy Christian of Mantachie. The couple will exchange vows at the Kingfisher Lodge on February 13th, 2016 at 6 o’clock in the evening. A reception will follow. Family and friends welcome.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goodwin of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Battaile, to Andy McGregor, son of Ms. Suzanne Harlow and Mr. Mike McGregor of Pontotoc, Mississippi.

Miss Goodwin is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Battaile of Saltillo, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Goodwin of Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Mr. McGregor is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Harlow of Pontotoc, Mississippi and Mr. Billy McGregor and the late Ms. Corrine Box of Pontotoc, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2012 where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She also graduated from Arkansas State University in 2014 where she earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. The bride-elect works at Pontotoc Junior High School where she is a math teacher and high school volleyball coach.

The prospective groom graduated from South Pontotoc High School in 2006. He graduated from college in 2011 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. He also graduated from Arkansas State University in 2014 where he earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Mr. McGregor is currently employed at Pontotoc Junior High School where he is a history teacher, junior high football coach, and high school baseball coach.

The couple will exchange vows at 1:00 PM, March 12, 2016 at the Chapel of Memories in Starkville, Mississippi. Reception will follow at The Grid Iron Club in Starkville, Mississippi.

The late James “Clif” Clifton and Michelle along with Sonny and Ann Lyons of Mooreville, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Valarie Joan Clifton to Brooks Joseph Crabtree, son of Milo and Donna Crabtree of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Ted and Debi Roman of Starkville, Mississippi and father of Bella Joy Crabtree of Starkville.

The bride elect is the granddaughter of Jimmy and Annette Clifton of Iuka, Mississippi and Mitchell and Kathy Savery of Tupelo, Mississippi and the late Joan Savery.

Mr. Crabtree is the grandson of William and Marilyn Crabtree of Mobile Alabama and the late Mary Jane Crabtree; the late James Jones of Silver Creek, Mississippi and his wife, Carolyn; and Jerry Bergman and the late Earlene Bergman of Fairhope, Alabama.

The bride elect is a 2003 graduate of Mooreville High School and received her Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree from Itawamba Community College in 2007. She is presently employed at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, Mississippi.

The prospective groom graduated from Starkville High School in 2002. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Mississippi State University in 2008. Mr. Crabtree is currently employed at Philadelphia High School as a teacher and coach.

The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony. A reception will take place on March 4, 2016.

Mr. and Mrs. Hilry Woodruff of Oxford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Hope Woodruff, to John Austin Prather, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prather of Guntown.
The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Frances H. Owen of Tupelo. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Evelyn Bryan of Guntown.
Megan is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in human resource management. She is employed as an assistant branch manager at Renasant Bank in Olive Branch. John received an associate’s degree in web and programming technology from Northeast Mississippi Community College, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the Patterson School of Accountancy at the University of Mississippi. He is employed as a transportation tax analyst at the FedEx headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
The couple will exchange vows on March 19, 2016, at West Jackson Street Baptist Church in Tupelo with a reception to follow.

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kemp of Saltillo and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bustin of Hattiesburg are pleased to announce the engagement of Haley
Elaine Bustin to Christopher Aaron Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Barnes of Saltillo.

Haley is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leslie of Saltillo, Carolyn and the late Louis Kemp of Corinth. Mr. and Mrs. William Bustin of Brandon and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Estes of Hattiesburg.

Chris is the grandson of Harold and the late Charlene Matkins and Mr and Mrs. Bill Allen all of Blue Springs. Rita Kirk and the late Bob Kirk of Tupelo and the late Bill Barnes.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Saltillo High School where she participated in band, Color Guard and as a Mentor at SES. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree of Social Work and a Master’s degree in School Counseling. She is currently a Support Therapist with the Lifecore Health Group.

Chris is a graduate of Saltillo High School where he was a member of the cheerleading squad and a Mentor at the SES. He attended Itawamba Community College. He is currently employed with HSM Solutions as a Chemical Technician.

The couple will exchange vows at on March 12, 2016, at 230 p.m. at Blue Springs Baptist Church in Blue Springs. A reception will follow at the church in Blue Springs.

Mr. and Mrs. John Philip Nail of Tupelo, Mississippi announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Kathryn Nail of Philadelphia, Mississippi to Mark Douglas Fleming of Philadelphia, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Towery of Plantersville, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nail of Tupelo, Mississippi.

The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Terry Fleming of Philadelphia, Mississippi. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Fleming of Louisville, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ray of Ackerman, Mississippi.

Dr. Nail received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in biological science and mathematics from the University of Mississippi and her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She is an optometrist practicing in Union, Louisville and Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Mr. Fleming received a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from Mississippi State University. He is an auditor with Prince Oil Company in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows on February 27, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Philadelphia. A reception will follow at the church.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelly Clayborne of Tupelo announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Elise Clayborne of Nashville, Tennessee, to Donald Lloyd Counts, III of Nashville, Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Griffin Williston of Lafayette, Tennessee, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lloyd Counts, Jr. of Carriere, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Buford Fowlkes of Amory, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kelly Clayborne of Amory, Mississippi.

Miss Clayborne is a 2001 graduate of Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi, where she was a Six Year Rotary Scholar and named to the Tupelo High School Hall of Fame. She attended Mississippi State University as a Stennis Scholar and is a 2005 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. She was a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity and served as an Ole Miss Ambassador and on the Student Alumni Council. She is employed as an event planner at the Tennessee Valley Authority in Nashville, Tennessee.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lloyd Counts, Sr. of Madison, Mississippi, the late Mrs. Frances Alleine Newton Counts of Yazoo City, Mississippi, the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eugene Peery of Oxford, Mississippi, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin Lapham Williston of Oxford, Mississippi.

Mr. Counts is a 2000 graduate of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was a member of the football team and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He studied business administration at the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in hospitality and restaurant management. He is employed as an executive chef by A. Marshall Food Group in Franklin, Tennessee, where he most recently helped open the Harvest Restaurant at Homestead Manor in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Nashville, Tennessee. A reception will follow at Avenue in downtown Nashville.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Day of New Albany are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth, to Caryl Vogel, son of Ms. Rebecca Vogel of Pontotoc, Mississippi.
Miss Day is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Spencer of Tupelo, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Day of Holly Springs, Mississippi. Mr. Vogel is the grandson of Ms. Lotty Müller of Gossau, Switzerland.
The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of New Albany High School. She graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi in 2014 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. During her time at Ole Miss, she was a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity. She earned a Master of Education in Elementary Education at the University of Mississippi in 2015. The bride-elect is currently a third grade teacher at New Albany Elementary School.
The prospective groom graduated from Pontotoc High School in 2008. He graduated cum laude from Mississippi State University in 2012 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Mr. Vogel is currently employed at New Albany High School where he teaches history and coaches high school soccer.
The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 PM, March 5, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in New Albany, Mississippi. Reception will follow at The Antler in Tupelo, Mississippi. No invitations will be sent locally. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Roebuck of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Audrey Anna, to John Alexander Rowland, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland of Houston, Mississippi.

Miss Roebuck is the granddaughter of Mr. Joe Cooper and the late Mrs. Audine Cooper of Potts Camp, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Roebuck of Tupelo.

Mr. Rowland is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Earnest and the late Mr. Harold Harrington of Houston, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rowland of Houston, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2014 where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. The bride-elect works as a Program Technician at the USDA Lee County Farm Service Agency in Tupelo.

The prospective groom graduated from Hebron Christian School in 2008. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2012 where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and was a member of the Men’s Golf Team. Mr. Rowland is currently employed at Trace Industries in Houston, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2016 at Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. Reception will follow at Tupelo Country Club. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parchman of Amory announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Elise Parchman, to Andrew Garron Edwards, son of Mr. Mike Flowers of Oxford and Mrs. Tonya Flurry of Amory.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Peggie Wilkerson of Amory, and the late Eddie Wilkerson, and Shirley Parchman of Amory, and the late Charles Parchman.
She is a 2008 graduate of Amory High School. She earned an Associate of Applied Science in nursing degree from Itawamba Community College in 2011. While at ICC she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and was chosen as Who’s Who among students in American Universities and Colleges. She is employed by the Amory City Schools as a school nurse.
The prospective groom is the grandson son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Flowers of Amory, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Edwards of Becker.
He is a 2006 graduate of Amory High School. He attended Itawamba Community College, where he was a member of the soccer team. He is employed by Tupelo Rubber and Gasket as an outside salesman.
The couple will exchange vows on March 12, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Amory. A reception will follow at The Arbors in Amory.