Mr. and Mrs. Hank Harrington of Houston, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Marykelli Harrington to Clayton Barker Collier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barker Collier of Pontotoc, MIssissippi.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomas of Houston, Mississippi and Mrs. Anne Harrington and the late Mr. Don Harrington of Houston, Mississippi.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Frederick of Tupelo, Mississippi. and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holder of Belden, Mississippi and the late Mr. Jimmy Collier.

Ms. Harrington is a graduate of Houston, High School. She is a hairdresser at the Beauty Boutique in Houston, Mississippi.

Mr. Collier is a graduate of North Pontotoc High School and received his Associates degree of Business from Itawamba Community College. He is employed at Pontotoc Home Center in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at 2:00 P.M., March 12, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Houston, Mississippi. Friends and Family are invited to attend.

The late Dr. William Darrell Burnham and Mrs Tracy McMahon Burnham of Hattiesburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Burnham to Mr. Kyle Wilbanks Kimbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Finis Gerald Kimbrough of New Albany.

The bride elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McMahon Sr of Hattiesburg and Mrs. Lucile Burnham and the late Mr James William Burnham of Laurel. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott Wilbanks of New Albany, and Rev and Mrs. Billy Kimbrough of Columbia, TN.

Miss Burnham is a 2009 graduate of Oak Grove High school, where she was a member of the cheerleader squad and served as the Student Body Secretary. She was honored to be inducted into her schools Hall of Fame and was voted Miss Oak Grove by her classmates. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in 2013 receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority and was a varsity cheerleader for Mississippi State. She is currently in her third year of dental school at the University of Mississippi in Jackson and plans to graduate dental school in May 2017.

Mr. Kimbrough is a 2007 graduate of New Albany High School where he was a member of the baseball, football, and soccer teams. He was honored to receive the Bulldog Sports Award and be voted Mr. New Albany High School by his peers. He is an Eagle Scout. In 2011, he graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in General Business Administration. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Alumni Delegates, and served as the Director of Athletic Affairs for the Student Association. After getting his Masters of Science from Bethel University in 2014, he is now a Physician Assistant at by MEA Medical Clinics in Jackson, MS.

The couple will exchange vows on March 12, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg with Bro Gary Shows. A reception will follow at the bride’s house.

Mrs. Susan George and the late Johnny George Jr. of Woodland, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Whitney Lynn George to Marcus Clay McNutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy McNutt of Tupelo, MS.

Miss George is the granddaughter of Norma Faulkner of Mantee, MS, and the late Roil Faulkner of Mantee,MS. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. George Sr. of Mantee, MS.

Mr. McNutt is the grandson of the late Randy and Dorris Oaks of Tupelo, MS. He is also the grandson of Mrs. Billie McNutt of Tupelo,MS, and the late Jimmy McNutt of Tupelo, MS.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Houston High School, and a 2015 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelors degree in Managerial Finance. She is a realtor, and works with Tommy Morgan Inc., Tupelo,MS.
The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo High School in Tupelo, MS, and Itawamba Community College in Tupelo,MS with a degree in Automation Systems. He is the owner of Automation and Control Systems in Tupelo,MS.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 p.m. on March 26th at Southwind in Shannon, MS. A reception will follow at Southwind.

Ms. Tracy Hardy of New Albany and Rob Hardy of Euless Texas announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Anne Hardy to Bryce Madison Bean of Gillsburg Ms. Bryce is the son of Brad and Amy Bean of Gillsburg Ms. The bride elect is the granddaughter of the late Jack McCombs and Agnes McCombs now of New Albany and Bob and Beverly Hardy of Brandon Fl. Miss Hardy is a 2011 graduate of New Albany High School and a 2015 graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor in ADS. The prospective groom is the grandson of Buckey and Barbara Jones of Smithdale and the late Linda Jones. He is also the grandson of Nellie Bean Hale of Gillsburg and the late Edwin Lee Bean. Mr Bean graduated from Parklane Academy in 2011 and from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. The couple will exchange vows at 6:00pm on March 12th 2016 at First Baptist Church in New Albany. A reception will follow in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church. All friends and family are invited to attend. The couple will live in Madison Ms.

Lanny and Pam McDonald of Pontotoc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Karin Lesley McDonald to Brad Daniel Foster, son of Danny and Pam Foster of Tupelo.
Miss McDonald is the granddaughter of the late Eurie and Lurene McDonald and the late Lavenia McDonald of Pontotoc, and the late Carey and Myrtis Worsham of Paynes community.
The Bride Elect is a graduate of North Pontotoc High School, and a graduate of Mississippi State University.
Mr. Foster is the grandson of the late Bill and Quina Foster, and Marshall and Geneva Boyd of Tupelo.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Tupelo High School, and a graduate of Mississippi State University.
Both Brad and Karin are currently employed at Renasant Bank and attend The Anchor Church in Tupelo.
The couple will exchange vows March 19, 2016, at 2:30 p.m, at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Pontotoc with a reception to follow. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend the wedding and reception.

Krystle O’Hara Scales and Ryan Lee Grice

Steve and Cheryl Scales of Baldwyn, MS announce the engagement of their daughter, Krystle O’Hara Scales, to Ryan Lee Grice, son of Brenda Crockett Stewart of Booneville and Bobby Lee Grice of Baldwyn.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Jim & Deloris Casey of Tupelo and the late Charles Wise and the late John Allen and Rosie Scales of Baldwyn.
Miss Scales is a graduate of distinction from Tupelo High School, a Cum Laude graduate of Alabama A & M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and is currently attending the University of Mississippi earning her Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership. She is a teacher in the Tupelo Public School District.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Professor George and Vergie Crockett of Booneville, MS and Mittie Bell Grice and the late Gelin Grice of Baldwyn, MS
Mr. Grice is a graduate of Baldwyn High School where he was a member of the BHS Varsity Band and the Varsity Basketball team.
After high school he attended Hinds Community College in Jackson, MS and is a Veteran who served eight years in the military with one being served in Iraq during the War Iraqi Freedom. He is currently employed with the United Parcel Service (UPS).
The couple will exchange vows on March 12, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Summit Center in Tupelo, MS followed by a reception.

Wayne and Karon Chambers of Marietta, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Casey Danielle Chambers, to William Dalton Harris, son of Chuck and Brenda Harris of New Albany, MS.

Miss Chambers is the granddaughter of Mildred Louise Wallis and the late Julious M. Wallis of New Albany, MS and the late Tommie L. and Lola V. Chambers of Marietta, MS.

Mr. Harris is the grandson of the late C.V. and Marion Magdalene Willard and the late Clara Willard of Pinedale, MS and the late Cleo and Lois Harris of Myrtle, MS.

The couple will exchange vows at 2:30pm, March 26, 2016 at Kirkville Baptist Church 13474 Hwy. 371 Marietta, MS 38856 where the rception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Garner of Wheeler, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Lauren Garner to Nicholas Grant Berry of Raymond, Mississippi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Berry also of Raymond.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Marilyn Coggins and the late Conwell Coggins of Wheeler. She is also the granddaughter of Mr. Joe Wayne Garner and the late Mrs. Jane Garner of Wheeler.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gray of Jackson. He is also the grandson of Mrs. Belinda Berry and the late David Berry of Laurel, Mississippi and the late Jean Berry of Crystal Springs, Mississippi.
Miss Garner is a 2007 honor graduate of Wheeler High School, where she was named to the Hall of Fame and was elected Miss WHS. Ashley was also a member of the slow-pitch softball, tennis, and basketball teams. She attended Northeast Mississippi Community College where she was inducted into Phi Theta Kapa, and is a 2011 graduate of Mississippi University for Women with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Ashley is currently employed as a registered nurse for GI Associates in Jackson, Mississippi.
The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Central Hinds Academy where he was a member of the football, cross country, and track teams. Nick was awarded a leadership scholarship from the Jackson Touchdown Club. He attended Hinds Community College and then graduated from Mississippi State University with Bachelors’ degrees in Landscape Architecture and Landscape Contracting. He received the Spirit of Robert A. Callaway landscaping award. He is presently employed with Simply Southern Solutions in Raymond, Mississippi.
The couple will exchange vows at 5:00 pm on April 9, 2016 at Hewlett Barn/ The Stables in Starkville, Mississippi with the reception immediately following the ceremony. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Norman, Jr. of Houston are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Leanna Blair Norman, of Nashville, Tennessee to Adam Nicholas Lukasik also of Nashville. Adam is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lukasik of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Clyde Hathorn of Louisville, Mississippi, currently residing in Tupelo and the late Rev. Howard Hathorn. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Norman, Sr. of Houston.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Urichich of Canfield, Ohio, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Lukasik of Chicago, Illinois.

Miss Norman is a graduate of Hebron Christian School in Pheba, Mississippi. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation from Mississippi State University. She is currently employed as a senior manager with KPMG, LLP, state and local tax group in Nashville.

Mr. Lukasik is a graduate of Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. He is currently employed as an accounting manager with M*Modal in Franklin, Tennessee.

The couple will exchange vows at 3:00 p.m., April 23, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Houston. The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. at The Antler in Tupelo.

No invitations are being sent locally, but all friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Waycaster of Shannon, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Cassie Elizabeth, to Andrew Ceburn Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gray of Fulton, MS.

Miss Waycaster is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenith Williams of Shannon, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Benny Waycaster of Shannon, MS.

Mr. Gray is the grandson of Kathleen Lewis and the late James Lewis of Fulton, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Ceburn Gray of Fulton, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Shannon High School. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women in 2014 where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The bride-elect works for Lee County Schools as a Registered Nurse.

The prospective groom graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 2008. He attended Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University. Mr. Gray is employed for the City of Fulton as the Deputy Clerk.

The couple will exchange vows at 4 p.m. April 2nd at Old Union Baptist Church in Shannon, MS. Reception will follow at Kingfisher Lodge in Verona, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. James Victor Aaron of Germantown, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Marie Aaron, to Jake Morrison Heyer of Tupelo, Miss., son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Leroy Heyer, Junior of Tupelo.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Marilyn Baddour Aaron and the late James Eugene Aaron of Hernando, Miss., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Julian McBride of Olive Branch, Miss.

Miss Aaron is a 2007 graduate of St. George’s Independent School in Collierville, Tenn., and a 2011 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications. She completed a Master’s in Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. She is a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She is employed as a Subrogation Specialist with Benefit Recovery Group in Memphis, Tenn.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. John Franklin Collins of Tupelo and the late Mrs. Lisa Nash Collins, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leroy Heyer, Senior of Corinth, Miss.
Mr. Heyer is a 2007 graduate of Tupelo High School and a 2011 graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He was a member of the Villanova men’s soccer team. He completed a Master’s in Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. Mr. Heyer is employed as a Financial Advisor at Renasant Bank.

The couple will exchange vows on April 2, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Colonel’s Quarter’s at Castle Hill in Oxford, Miss., with the reception to follow. The couple will reside in Tupelo, Miss.

David and Patty Farris of Tupelo, MS announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Leigh, to Joshua Aaron Box, son of Mrs. Donna Pitts of Mantachie, MS and Mr. Jerry Bramlett of Mooreville, MS.
Courtney is the granddaughter of the late Vernon and LoEva Keith of Eggville, MS and Gene Farris of Tupelo, MS and the late Mattie Dale Farris.
Josh is the grandson of the late Dock and Viola Bramlett of Pontotoc, MS and Larry and Doris Mask of Nettleton, MS.
Courtney is a 2010 honor graduate of Mooreville High School, where she was named Miss Mooreville High School and served as Homecoming Queen. Courtney was also a member of choir at Mooreville for several years. She attended Itawamba Community College and earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2012. She earned a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree at The University of Mississippi in 2014. Courtney is currently employed with Bancorpsouth as a BSA Analyst.
Josh is a 2010 graduate of Mooreville High School. He participated in football and soccer. After high school, Josh attended Itawamba Community College to work towards an associate’s degree. Josh is currently employed with Toyota in Blue Springs, MS.
The couple will exchange vows at 5:00 PM, April 16th, 2016 at Auburn Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at The Antler in Tupelo, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Kevin and Elizabeth Watson of Mantachie and Shane Phillips of Mantachie, announce the engagement of their daughter Britney Phillips, to Alex Gray, son of Chris and Crystal Gray of Mantachie.
The bride-elect is granddaughter of Barbara Malone and the late Charlie Malone and Loretta Phillips and the late Sherman Phillips of Mantachie.
Miss Phillips is an honor graduate of Mantachie High School, and a graduate of ICC Community College with an Associates of Art Degree. She is currently attending college to get a degree in Nursing.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Ronnie and Brenda Rollins of Kirkville, and Leon and Pam Gray of Iuka, and the late Carolyn Morgan.
Mr. Gray is graduate from Mantachie High School where he was a member of the football team. He is employed by MDOT Transportation.
The couple will exchange vows on April 9,2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Wisteria Woods in Mooreville Ms. A reception will follow at same location. We did not send out invitations all family and friends invited.

Danielle Shae McCabe of Iuka, MS and Matthew Allen Bearden of Saltillo, MS will be united in marriage on April 16,2016 in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Southwind in Shannon, MS.

The bride is the daughter of Kristie McCabe of Iuka, MS and W. Thomas McCabe Jr. of Ogden, UT. She is the granddaughter of Karen Jones and the late Gary Jones Sr. of Port Huron, MI. Dani graduated from Tishomingo County High School in 2006, and obtained a degree of Associate of Radiologic Sciences from Itawamba Community College in 2009.

The groom is the son of James Bearden and Carol Bearden of Saltillo, MS. He is the grandson of Ann Lowrey and the late Hoyet Lowrey of Cairo, MS. Matt went to Tupelo High School until his senior year, where he graduated from Tishomingo County High School in 2007; he attended Northeast Community college.

The Maid of Honor is the bride’s sister Allison McCabe Otts from Saltillo, MS. Bridesmaids are Stephanie Long of Atlanta, GA, Leigh Ann Dill of Collierville, TN, April Gordon of Fulton, MS, and Kelie Daugherty of Iuka, MS. Elizabeth Kay Daugherty of Iuka, MS is the flower girl.

Tyler Segars of Iuka, MS is the best man. Groomsmen are Trevor Newsom of Nashville, TN, Dave McLauren of Jackson, MS, Ira Daniel Harber of Jackson, MS, Jon Bearden of Collierville, TN and Jimbo Bearden of Madison, MS.

A reception will follow at Southwind in Shannon, MS, where guests will enjoy appetizers and music by DJ John Deese.

The couples resides in Saltillo, MS where the bride works for Tupelo Bone and Joint and the groom works for Premier Countertops in Tupelo, MS.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott Woods II of Madison, Miss. announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Lyell Woods, to Andrew Hunter Roberts, son of Ms. Suzi Clark Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kurt Roberts of Tupelo, Miss. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Carruthers, Jr. of Memphis, Tenn. and Mrs. Edgar Hall Woods and the late Mr. Woods of Scooba, Miss. The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. Duncan Andrews Clark and the late Mrs. Clark of Tupelo, Miss. and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ralph Roberts of Baldwyn, Miss.
Miss Woods is a 2009 graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. She graduated from the University of Mississippi cum laude in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She obtained her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Mississippi in 2015. Miss Woods is a speech-language pathologist with Rogers Public School District in Rogers, Ark.
Roberts is a 2007 graduate of Tupelo High School. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in accounting in 2013. A certified public accountant, he is the Director of Business Operations for the University of Arkansas Athletic Department in Fayetteville, Ark.
The couple will exchange vows April 30 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Oxford, Miss. Following the wedding, the couple will be at home in Fayetteville, Ark.

Laura Kathryn Johns and John Caldwell Guin were married June 6, 2015 at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The Rev. Susan A. Clayton and Mr. David Seamon officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at The Florentine.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Douglas Johns of Atlanta, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlylle Franklin Martin, the late Mr. Harry Joseph Johns and the late Mrs. Maudie Johns Sprankel.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jonathan Guin of Birmingham, Alabama. He is the grandson of Judge and Mrs. J. Foy Guin and Mr. John Senter Farrar and the late Mary Jo Eftink Farrar. He is the great-grandson of William Edmund Farrar and Gracie Lee Jackson, formerly of Itawamba County, Mississippi.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, roses, freesia and stock with pale pink peonies wrapped in ivory braided satin.

Jamie Geyer Henderson and Ansley Stephens Martin attended the bride as matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Pouncey Fraser, Emily Claire Guin, sister of the groom, Emily Deeter Haisten, Elizabeth Reynolds Hicks, and Christen Wright Thorpe.

The groom’s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Tyler Caldwell Guin, cousin of the groom, Bryan Edward Holladay, Matther Douglas Johns, brother of the bride, Philip Brooks Powell, Matthew Collin Sapp, Robert Louis Shaul, and Peter Douglas Watt.

Ushers were Brett Alexander Janich, Alexander Raymond Pappas, and Benjamin Robert Rust.

Readers were Elizabeth Pouncey Fraser and Ansley Stephens Martin. Soloist Christen Wright Thorpe sang “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”.

The couple lives in Birmingham where the bride is a paralegal at Leitman Siegal and Payne and the groom is an attorney at Campbell Guin.

Miss Jennifer Lauren Terrell and Mr. Brian Elliot Brister will exchange vows at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Mallards Croft in Byhalia.

The bride elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Terrell of Rienzi. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Honnall Blythe of New Albany, and Mrs. Jack Terrell and the late Mr. Terrell of Booneville.

Miss Terrell is a graduate of Biggersville High School, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education. She is employed with the Desoto County School District where she teaches third grade Special Education.

The prospective groom is the son of Glenna and Mike Gambale, and Larry and Judy Brister. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dabney, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sheffield. He is also the grandson of Mrs. Rita Brister, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brister.

Mr. Brister is a graduate of Collierville High School and East Mississippi Community College. He also attended Mississippi State University. He is currently the manager of T.J. Mulligans in Memphis.

Following the wedding, the couple will make their home in Olive Branch.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Ousley, III of Starkville, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Brittany Leigh Ousley, to Jonathan Edward Fandel of Birmingham, Alabama. Jonathan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Michael Fandel of Tupelo, Mississippi.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Eleanor Hull and the late David Hull of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Ousley, II. She is a 2011 graduate of Hebron Christian School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, cheerleading squad, softball team, and basketball team. She also served as class secretary. Miss Ousley earned her Cosmetology degree from Vaughn’s Beauty College and is employed by Hair Express in Starkville, Mississippi.
The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Vincent Correro of Starkville, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Fandel of Tupelo, Mississippi. He is a 2009 graduate of Tupelo High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree from Mississippi State University. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and the MSU sports medicine team. He also served as a Graduate Assistant for the MSU equipment staff. Mr. Fandel is employed by Adidas and Lava Team as a Sales Representative.
The couple will be united in marriage on Saturday, May 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Starkville, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rabb Conway of New Albany announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Conway, to Heath Michael Sellers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Andrew Sellers of Oxford.
Miss Conway is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rabb Conway of Blue Springs and the late Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Lee Pannell of Alpine.
The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of New Albany High School. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi in 2007 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education. During her time at Ole Miss she was a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity. She earned a Masters of Elementary Education in 2009 at the University of Mississippi. She received her National Board Early Childhood Generalist Certification in 2012. She is employed as a second grade teacher with the Oxford School District.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Ms. Madelyn Sellers of Oxford and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bryson Marsh LaBarreare of Ripley and the late Mr. Andy Sellers of Sardis.
Mr. Sellers is a 2005 graduate of Oxford High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University in 2009 where he received a Bachelor of Science in Education. Mr. Sellers is employed as a Physical Education Teacher and Coach with the Marshall County School District.
The couple will exchange vows on June 11, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church New Albany. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. LARRY DOWNEN of HICKORY FLAT IS pleased to announce the engagement of his son EMMANUEL G. DOWNEN TO AMBER S. HESTER.
Mr. DOWNEN is currently employed at SPRINT MART where he is a MAINTENANCE MAN
The couple will exchange vows at 4 PM, APRIL 16, 2016 at 1051 COUNTY RD. 338 in ALPINE, MS.. . Friends and family are invited to attend. REV. STAN VANZANT will OFFICIATE. RECEPTION will follow at same location. CALL 662-319-0275 for DIRECTIONS.