Mr. and Mrs.Jason Raper of Nettleton & Mr. Barrett Bishop of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Haley Marie Bishop, to Joshua Lee Kemp , son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jones of Saltillo, & Mr. and Mrs. Randy Kemp of Nettleton, MS.

Miss Bishop is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Wilson of Pontotoc & Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Simmons of Belden, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Bishop of Tupelo, MS.& Mr. and Mrs. Larry Raper of Nettleton, MS

Mr. Kemp is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Fulton, MS. & the Late Mr. Cam McNair of Fairview. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kemp of Mantachie, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2014 graduate of Mooreville High School. She attends Itawamba Community College where she is pursuing her degree in business. The bride-elect works at BancorpSouth in the Central loan operation Department.

The prospective groom graduated from Saltillo High School in 2012 . He graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2015 with an Associates degree in electrical technology. He currently attends Mississippi State University, where he is pursuing his bachelors degree in industrial technology. Mr.Kemp is currently self employed as an electrician.

The couple will exchange vows on April 30,2016 at 6:00 in the evening, at Kingfisher Lodge in Verona, MS the reception will follow at same location following the ceremony. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Danny Trotter, Jr. of Tupelo, MS are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Mallory Danielle Trotter, to Conrad Perry Stockstill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stockstill of Biloxi, MS.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Childers of Ashland, MS and Mrs. Sarah Trotter and Mr. Art Taylor, and the late Danny Trotter, Sr, of Greenville, MS. She is a 2012 honor graduate of Saltillo High School where she was a Hall of Fame inductee, vice-president of her class, a member of the softball team, and honor choir. Miss Trotter will graduate from Mississippi University for Women on May 14, 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing-RN. She is a member of the Lockhearts Social Club and a member of the Student Nurses’ Association.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Hattie Felsher and the late Leroy Felsher of Biloxi, MS and Mrs. Margaret Stockstill and the late Cleon Stockstill of Carriere, MS. He is a 2012 honor graduate of D’Iberville High School where he was the Star Student and a band member. Mr. Stockstill will graduate from Mississippi State University on May 6, 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He is a member of the worship team at the MSU BSU, and a member of the MSU IEEE SouthEastCon Hardware Competition team.

The couple will exchange vows at 4:00 PM, May 7, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Starkville, MS. Reception will follow at Hewlett Barn in Starkville. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Allen of Houston, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Haley Carlton Allen, to Timothy Brian Gazaway, son of Mr. Tim Gazaway of Mathiston, and Mrs. Lynn Wells of Starkville, MS.

Haley is a 2012 graduate of Houston High School, and works for State Farm Insurance Agency in Columbus, Ms. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Frazier of Mantee MS and the late Charles S. Johnson.

Brian Gazaway is the grandson of Mary Frances Trammell of Starkville, MS and the late David Lloyd (Doc) Trammell, and Mrs. Polly McCain of Maben, MS and Mr. George Gazaway of Maben, Ms.

Brian is a member of Starkville High School Class of 2008, then entered the United States Army for 4 years where he was a Specialist in Infantry. Brian is currently employed at United Produce in Starkville, MS where he is a Route Supervisor, as well as owning a Landscape Business in Starkville, Ms.

The couple will exchange vows at 6pm, May 7, 2016 at The Arbors at Riverbirch Country Club in Amory, MS. Reception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Roberts – Clark

Katherine Ann Randle Roberts of Amory and Kenneth Neil Roberts of Aberdeen announce the engagement of their daughter Kami Ann Roberts, to Gunnar David Clark, son of Sabrina Dianne Morris of Smithville and Christopher David Clark of Smithville.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. “Pete” Randle of Amory and Eleanor H. Roberts of Amory and the late Kenneth Ray Roberts.
Miss Roberts is a graduate of Smithville High School where she was a member of the basketball and softball teams and a graduate of Itawamba Community College with an Associates of Arts Degree, where she was a member of the ICC Indians softball team. She is currently employed at OBGYN Associates of Tupelo.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Horne of Smithville and Deloris Nannette Carroll of Selmer, Tennessee and the late Tommy Gene Clark, the
great-grandson of Elisebith M. Robison and the late W. C. Robison of Smithville and Laverne Horne and the late Mell Horne, Jr. of Smithville.
Mr. Clark is a graduate of Smithville High School. He is currently employed by Scott & Sons Construction.
The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at The Arbors of Amory, 60012 Birchwood Lane, Amory, Mississippi.
A reception will follow all family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Speir, Jr. of Kennesaw, GA are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Meredith Ashley, to James Theron Nichols, III ‘Trey’, son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Nichols, Jr. of Tupelo, MS.

Miss Speir is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Groover of Kennesaw, GA and the late Mr. Edward Speir, Sr., and Mrs. Speir of Kennesaw, GA.

Mr. Nichols is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Roy DeFeo of Tupelo, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Theron Nichols, Sr. of Tupelo, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Harrison High School. She graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2009 where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, she acquired her undergraduate degree in Biology with an additional degree from Grady School of Radiology. The bride-elect works at Atlanta Perinatal Group in Northside Hospital where she is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo High School in 2006. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2013 with an Masters in Business Administration. Mr. Nichols is currently employed at Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. where he is a Senior Compensation Analyst.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 p.m., April 30, 2016 in a beach ceremony in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

Mr. and Ms. Larry Cernosek of Crofton, Maryland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Anne, to William Brent Tapscott, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Tapscott of Nettleton, Mississippi. William Brent is the grandson of the late Johnny and Elizabeth Thompson and Chester and Marjorie Tapscott. Julie is a graduate of James Madison University and received her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Georgetown University. She works as a nurse practitioner at Farragut Medical and Travel Care in Washington, DC. William Brent received his Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Accountancy degrees from the University of Mississippi. He works as a senior manager in the auditing and consulting department of Harper, Rains, Knight and Company in Washington, DC. A May wedding is planned in Annapolis, Maryland. The couple will reside in Washington, DC.

Gary and Dena Benge of Tupelo, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Madison Benge, to Jonathan Rish, son of Mark and Lisa Rish of Belden, MS.

Miss Benge is the granddaughter of Mike and Linda Leslie and Stan and Ethel Benge both of Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Rish is the grandson of Joe and Betty Scott of Belden, MS and the late Jeff and Peggy Rish of Pontotoc, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Tupelo High School. She went on to Itawamba Community College where she acquired her associates degree. She graduated with honors from Itawamba Community College Practical Nursing Program in December 2015 and is now working for Urology Associates as a LPN.

The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo High School in 2011. He graduated from Itawamba Community College with his associates degree and is now working for Southeastern Freight Lines.

The couple will exchange vows at 2:00 p.m., May 7, 2016 at Southwind in Shannon, MS with the reception to follow. They will reside in Saltillo, MS.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Owen Carty of Brookhaven, MS announce the engagement of their daughter, Marion Celeste Carty, to Collin Caldwell Helms, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Helms of Pontotoc.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Hugh Vernon Pierce and the late Mr. Pierce of Jackson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edward Carty of Grenada.
Miss Carty is a 2002 honors graduate of Brookhaven High School. Carty made her debut in 2001 in the Debutante Club of Mississippi in Jackson. She earned a bachelor’s degree in insurance risk management from Mississippi State University and was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She is a member of the Jackson Junior League and is associated with Employers Mutual Casualty Companies.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Hershel David Helms and the late Darrah Helms of Pontotoc, and Mrs. Wallace Earl Caldwell and the late Dr. Caldwell of Ridgeland, and the late Marion Odell Caldwell of Baldwyn.
Mr. Helms is a 2003 honors graduate of Pontotoc High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in exercise science from the University of Mississippi and was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He is associated with Performance Rehab at the Reservoir.
Wedding vows will be exchanged May 14, 2016, at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Brookhaven.

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Thornton of Hamilton, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Beth Thornton, to Michael Pate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pate, of Mooreville, Mississippi.

Miss Thornton is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Edwards of Atlanta, Georgia and Mrs. Dale Thornton and the late Mr. J.B. Thornton of Savannah, Georgia.

Mr. Pate is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hussey of Mooreville, Mississippi and Mr. Virgil Pate and the late Mrs. Ann Pate of Fulton, Mississippi.

Miss Thornton is a Homeschool graduate. She attended Itawamba Community College. She is employed at North Mississippi Medical Center Women’s Hospital as a Unit Coordinator and Nursing Assistant.

Mr. Pate is a 2012 graduate of Mooreville High School. He graduated from Itawamba Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in 2014. He is a May 2016 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a BBA in Management Information Systems.

The couple will exchange vows at 1:30 p.m., June 11, 2016 at the Shackelford House in Nettleton, Mississippi. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Allen and Lorrie Grimes of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Tatum Ashlie Emmons, to John Preston Cline, son of Tommy and Marea Wilson of Corinth, MS. and Craig and Michelle Cline of Collierville, TN.
Miss Emmons is the granddaughter of Brenda Cartwright of Booneville, MS. and Don and Sherry Cartwright of Jackson, TN and Marilyn Berryman of Booneville, MS. Tatum was the granddaughter of the late Bobby Neal Windham of Booneville, MS.
Mr. Cline is the grandson of Bob Wright and the late Patsy Wright of Glen, MS. Freda Wilson of Booneville, MS. and the late Junior Wilson of Booneville, MS. Judy Windham and the late Herchel Windham of Ripley, MS. Harold and Faye Cline of Lebanon, MI and Ellis and Janet Jones of Collierville TN.
The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Thrasher where she was a member of the Thrasher Rebel Basketball team along with the Fast pitch and Slow pitch softball teams. Ms. Emmons graduated from Northeast Community College where she was elected Ms. Northeast. She currently is a junior at Mississippi State where she is majoring in Elementary Education.
The prospective groom graduated from Alcorn Central in 2013 where he was a member of the Alcorn Central Basketball squad. He was a member of the Alcorn Central Hall of Fame and elected Mr. ACHS. Preston graduated from Northeast Community College. He currently is attending Mississippi State majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 pm, May 28th at The Antler in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at The Antler. All friends and family are invited to attend. Local invitations are not being sent.

Mr. and Mrs. David East of Amory are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Leslie Karen, to Daniel Mitchell Springfield, son of Mr. Mitchell Springfield and Ms. Norma Springfield of Hamilton, MS.

Miss East is the granddaughter of Mrs. Betty Goodhart and the late Mr. Don Goodhart of Amory, MS; Mrs. Linda Harrison and the late Mr. Norman “Buck” Harrison of Philadelphia, MS, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe East of Houston, MS.

Mr. Springfield is the grandson of Mrs. Shirley Reese and the late Mr. Norman Reese of Hamilton, MS, and Mrs. Margaret Springfield and the late Mr. Willis Springfield of Columbus, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2002 Amory High School where she was a member of the band and co-editor of the yearbook. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2007 and currently attends the University of Southern Mississippi. The bride-elect works at the Mississippi Department of Human Services for the Special Investigations Unit.

The prospective groom graduated from Hamilton High School in 2000 where he played baseball and golf. Mr. Springfield is currently employed at Tronox as a Chemical Operator.

The couple will exchange vows at 2:00 p.m., May 14th at First United Methodist Church in Amory, MS. Reception will follow at the First United Methodist Church Education Building in Amory, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs.Gregory Lynn Wood of Saltillo,MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Ann, to James Bryson Kimbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen Kimbrough of Saltillo, Mississippi.
Miss Wood is the granddaughter of Jo Mae Hamblin and the late Paul Hamblin,Sr. of Saltillo, MS and Mr. and Mrs.Gary Wood of Tupelo, MS.
Mr. Kimbrough is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Peach of Saltillo, MS and Ms. Patrica Peach of Saltillo, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Kimbrough of Saltillo,MS.
The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Saltillo High School. Miss Wood will graduate from the Mississippi University for Women in May 2016 with a Bachelors of Nursing. Upon graduation the bride-elect will begin work at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS where she will be a critical care nurse.
The prospective groom graduated from Saltillo High School in 2010, and a graduate of Mississippi State University in 2014 with a Bachelors in Kinesiology. Mr. Kimbrough is now a student at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he will receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2017.
The couple will exchange vows at six o’clock, May twenty-first at First Baptist Church Verona, Mississippi. Reception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Ellis of Port Gibson and Ms. Kathryn Ellis of Jackson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlyn Ellis to Pierce Morgan, the son of Tommy and Frances Dempsey of Tupelo.
Miss Ellis is the granddaughter of Dr. Joe Pettiet of Leland and the late Iris Pettiet and the late Nicholas and Naomi Jane Ellis.
Mr. Morgan is the grandson of the late Mr. James Milton Morgan and the late Mrs. Luna Mae Morgan.
The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of St. Aloysius High School and a 2012 graduate of Mississippi State University, where she majored in Microbiology.
The groom-elect is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School and a 2012 graduate of Mississippi State University, where he majored in Biological Sciences.
Following graduation from the University Of Mississippi School Of Dentistry in May, the couple plans to practice dentistry with Dr. Ellis in Vicksburg, MS. The wedding will be held at 7 p.m. on June 3, 2016 at the South Warehouse in Jackson, MS.

Mr. and Mrs. David West of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann, to William Andrew Upchurch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Upchurch of Ackerman, Mississippi.
Miss West is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Millsaps and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy West of Booneville, Mississippi.
Mr. Upchurch is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Delayon Jenkins and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Upchurch of Ackerman, Mississippi.
The bride-elect is an honor graduate of Booneville High School and Northeast Mississippi Community College where she was named to the Hall of Fame. She graduated cum laude from Mississippi University for Women in 2014 where she was named to Phi Kappa Phi. She attends Mississippi State University where she is completing the Master of Arts in English program. She is a graduate teaching assistant for the English Department.
The prospective groom graduated with honors from Ackerman High School in 2010 where he was a member of the Basketball and Baseball teams. He graduated from East Mississippi Community College in 2012 where he was named Mr. EMCC and graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree. He teaches social studies at Noxapater Attendance Center and is assistant baseball and football coach.
The couple will exchange vows at First Baptist Church in Booneville, Mississippi on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at two o’clock in the afternoon. A reception at the church will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Wade and Ginger Holland of Pontotoc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Hannah Lauren Holland to Nathan Douglas Hutchinson, son of Chris and LaDonna Hutchinson of Pontotoc.
Hannah is the granddaughter of the late Sam and Virginia Jones of Corinth and the late Morris and Emily Holland of Hickory Flat.
Nathan is the grandson of Ruth Hutchinson and the late Flavis Hutchinson of Pontotoc, and Helen Calloway of New Albany and the late Doug Calloway.
The bride-elect graduated from Pontotoc High School in 2012. She will graduate summa cum laude from Samford University next week with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and a minor in Worship Leadership. At Samford, she was a member of the Pre-ministerial Scholars program, a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society, and a leader in campus ministry. She plans to pursue a Master of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky this fall.
The prospective groom graduated from Pontotoc High School in 2011. He graduated cum laude from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Science with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. Over the past year, he began pursuing his Master of Divinity online through Asbury Theological Seminary and worked in ministry at Vineyard Family Services in Birmingham, Alabama.
The wedding and reception will be held at Kingfisher Lodge in Tupelo on Sunday, May 22, 2016. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Robbins of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Heather Allison Robbins, to Dylan Scott Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Henderson, Jr. of Headland, Alabama.

Miss Robbins is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Shackelford of Ripley, Mrs. Agnes New of Pontotoc, and the late Joe Robbins.

Mr. Henderson is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cummings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nowlin, all of Abbeville, Alabama, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Levi Henderson, Sr.

The bride-elect attended Pine Grove School, Ripley, where she was a member of the Beta Club, and graduated with honors from home school in 2008. She graduated summa cum laude from Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University, and also obtained the MBA degree from Mississippi State University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Miss Robbins is employed at Sears in Tupelo as Operations Supervisor.

The prospective groom is a 2012 honors graduate of Headland High School in Headland, Alabama, where he was a member of the Navy Junior ROTC. He attended Blue Mountain College, where he served as missions coordinator of the Ministerial Association, and will continue his education while serving as Youth Minister at Mulberry Baptist Church in Maplesville, Alabama..

The couple will exchange vows at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Grace Christian Church, 869 County Road 52, Helena, Alabama. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Will Maxcy of Fulton, MS and Shelby Hommel of Tylertown, MS are excited to announce their engagement. Shelby is the daughter of Randy and Theresa Harrell of Tylertown, and the late Mike Hommel of Plant City Fla. Will is the son of Jerry and Carolyn Maxcy of Fulton, MS and Glenn and Brenda Thames of Terry, MS.

Will graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems and is currently employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Company in Jackson, MS as a Programmer.

Shelby graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. She then began her undergraduate education at the University of Mississippi where she has earned her second Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and is currently working on her Doctorate degree in Pharmacy.

Shelby and Will met while they were both students at Mississippi State University.

Shelby is the grand-daughter of Sheila Fisher and Lionell and Mamie Harrell of Tylertown and Robert and Tama Hommel of Plant City, Florida.

Will is the grandson of the late Charles and Lee Earl Snipes of Pontotoc, Ms and Lewis and Juanita Maxcy and the late Hope Maxcy of Dorsey, MS.

Will and Shelby will exchange vows at 6 p.m. on June 11 at Southwind in Shannon, Mississippi. The reception will follow at the same location. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Anthony and Nancy Summerford of Fulton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Katherine Childers to Derek Anthony Cooper, son of Bryan and JoAnn Cooper of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Charles and Peggy Bowen of Fulton, Mississippi and Shirley Childers and the late Robert Childers of Decatur, Alabama.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Lester and Thelma Prall and the late Clyde and Zelma Cooper of Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
Sarah is a 2008 honor graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School. She graduated in 2012 from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Music degree. In 2015 Sarah earned her Masters of Music from the Manhattan School of Music. Sarah is currently employed as an associate conductor and voice technician for the National Children’s Chorus (Manhattan) and is also an internationally performed opera singer based in New York City working under the mentorship of Dr. Cynthia Hoffman and Lauren Flannigan.
Derek is a 2005 honor graduate of Red Lion Area Senior High School. He graduated in 2009 from Indiana University of PA with a Bachelor’s of Music degree. In 2015 Derek earned his Masters of Music from the Manhattan School of Music. He is currently pursuing his doctorate while teaching at the Manhattan School of Music. Derek is an internationally performed composer based in New York City.
The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony on June 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Oakhill Stables in Oxford, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kendrick of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Kendrick, to Craig Chunn, son of Vicki Wilson of Ripley and Randy Chunn of Blue Mountain.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lennis Nowell of Corinth, the late Avis Ward, and the late Jack Kendrick.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Judy Mauney of Ripley, John Chunn of Ripley, the late Mary Chunn, and the late J.L. Huddleston.
Miss Kendrick is a 2010 Hall of Fame graduate from Booneville High School. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. While at MSU, she was a charter member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society. She is employed as the accountant at Eubank Construction Company in Booneville.
Mr. Chunn is a 2010 Honors graduate from Ripley High School where he was a member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering. He is employed as a quality engineer with Tram, Inc. at Toyota in Blue Springs.
The couple will exchange vows on June 4, 2016, at 6 pm at Foote Street Church of Christ in Corinth, MS. A reception will follow at the Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edward Esp and Mr. Robert Lee Cayson are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Leah Elizabeth Cayson to Robert Parks Norman, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Christopher Norman.

Leah is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James William Beasley and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ray Clayton and Mr. Burton Barley Cayson. Robert is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Sellers Harris, the late Mr. Robert Huel Harris, the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norman.

Leah graduated from IAHS in 2008. Leah graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2012 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in News-Editorial Journalism with an emphasis in public relations and minor in political science. Leah graduated with a Master of Arts in Journalism from the University of Alabama in 2013, and recently earned her second Master of Arts in English Language Arts Secondary Education from the University of North Alabama.

Robert, of Decatur, Alabama, graduated from Decatur High School in 2001. He graduated from Auburn University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in American government and law and a minor in criminology. Robert graduated from Birmingham School of Law in 2011 with a Juris Doctorate degree. He practices law in Decatur, Alabama.

The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. May 21, 2016 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Decatur, Alabama. A reception at the Decatur Country Club will follow.