Robby and Felesha Rowland of Hickory Flat, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Page Rowland, to Avery Bryce Thorn, son of Mike and Kay Thorn of Dennis, MS.

Miss Rowland is the granddaughter of Frank and Frances Morris of Ripley, MS and the late Ruben Joe (Bud) Lester of Tupelo, MS, and Jerry and Lynda Bramlett of Blue Springs, MS and the late Henry Clyde Rowland, Jr. (Butch) of Hickory Flat, MS.

Mr. Thorn is the grandson of Dewitt and Fay Webb of Tupelo, MS, and the late David Edwards of Iuka, MS, and Gene Thorn of Red Bay, AL, and James and Jenny Johnson of Belmont, MS.

The bride-elect graduated with honors in 2013 from Ripley High School where she was Valedictorian and a member of the cross country and track teams. She will graduate in May of 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Blue Mountain College where she is a member of the cross country team.

The prospective groom is a 2014 graduate of Belmont High School. He will graduate from Blue Mountain College in December 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies. He serves as President of Theta Alpha Kappa, is on the President’s List, and is a member of the BMC Band.

The couple will exchange vows at 2:00 in the afternoon, on December 17, 2016 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Hickory Flat, MS. A reception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. James Williams of Corinth, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Danielle Williams, to Landon Reed Janes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Janes of Ripley, MS.

Miss Williams is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Turner of Corinth, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Williams of Corinth, MS.

Mr. Janes is the grandson of Mrs. Clyda Robertson and the late Mr. James Earl Derrick and the late Mrs. Betty Tuscana of Ripley, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Kossuth High School. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 2010 and again with an M.S. in the same discipline in 2011. The bride-elect works at Itawamba Community College in Belden, MS where she is an Adult Basic Education Trainer.

The prospective groom graduated Falkner High School in 2008. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Mr. Janes is currently employed at Millstone Medical Outsourcing in Olive Branch, MS as an Operations Manager.

The couple will exchange vows December 10th at Fillmore Street Chapel in Corinth, MS. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held at The Franklin Courtyard in Corinth, MS beginning at 6 PM. Friends and Family are invited to attend.

Upon returning from their honeymoon in Whistler, Canada, the couple will reside in Corinth, MS.

Mr. and Mrs. George Martin Via of Booneville announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Margaret Via, to Daniel Chase Wilkerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Wilkerson of Booneville.
The Bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Genie Smith Pounds and the late Dr. Billy Dean Pounds of Booneville, and Mrs. Willie Martin Via and the late Mr. George Willard Via of Booneville.
Mary Margaret is a 2008 graduate of Booneville High School, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science and a doctoral degree in pharmacy. She is a pharmacist with Walgreens in the north Mississippi district.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Patricia Simpson Smith and the late Mr. Joseph Whitley Smith of Leeds, Alabama, the late Mildred Murphree, Rev. Landreth Murphree and Mrs. Margaret Higgason Murphree of Myrtle.
Chase is a 2009 graduate of Booneville High School, and a graduate of Delta State University with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. He is an athletic trainer with Crossroads Rehabilitation services in New Albany.
The couple will exchange vows on December 10, 2016 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Booneville. The reception will follow at Blue August in Baldwyn. All friends and family are invited to attend. Following their honeymoon, the couple will reside in Tupelo.

The bride-elect’s Mother, Michelle Otts of Chesterville Community and the bride-elect’s father, Jeffrey and wife, Lee Ann of Ecru, MS, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Michelle to Timothy Christian Berkes, son of Pete and Phyllis Tomlin of Sardis, MS, and the late David Berkes of Chicago, Illinois.

Ms. Otts is the Granddaughter of Elon and Joyce East of the Chesterville Community and Lamar and Lynda Otts of the Macedonia Community. Ms. Otts is also the Great-granddaughter of Wilma Kelly and the late Alfred P. Kelly of the Chesterville Community.

Ms. Otts attended Tupelo High School and ICC in Tupelo. Mr. Berkes attended Lafayette School and Northwest College in Senatobia.

The couple will exchange vows at 3 P.M. December 3rd at the Chesterville Baptist Church in the Chesterville Community. A reception will follow immediately in the Church Fellowship Hall. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Emily Roxanne Traylor of Pontotoc, MS and Greg Michael Levine of East Brunswick, NJ, were united in marriage On September 25, 2016 in a ceremony surrounded by family and friends at The Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ. Reverend Jill Diluter of Morganville, NJ performed the ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Hays Traylor of Ventura, CA and the late Linda Barkentine Traylor of Pontotoc, MS. She is the granddaughter of the late Prentiss Edward Barrentine Sr. and Marianne Barrentine of Pontotoc, MS.

The groom is the son of Marc Levine and Christine Hickman of East Brunswick, NJ. He is the grandson of Larry and Leslie Levine of Old Bridge, NJ.

The Maid of Honor was Amanda Ray of Charleston, MS. Bridesmaids were Tracy Thompson of Parkersburg, WV, Annie Strohm of Brandon, MS, and Ciara Mallinson of East Brunswick, NJ. They wore teal dresses and carried bouquets of autumn florals.

The groom’s brothers, Alec Levine and Mickey Levine, were best men. Groomsmen were Landon Stolar of East Brunswick, NJ and Matthew Traylor of Pontotoc, MS.

The couple resides in Stillwater, OK where the bride is a veterinarian at Hecht Veterinary Hospital and the groom is a veterinarian at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Eaton – Hardy

Connie Brock of Tupelo and Tim Eaton of Baldwyn are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Lindsay Nicole Eaton, to Daniel James Hardy, son of Ricky and Cindy of Baldwyn.

Miss Eaton is the granddaughter of J.R. and Martha Brock of Tupelo and Evelyn Eaton and the late Bennie Eaton of Baldwyn.

Mr. Hardy is the grandson of the late James and Oline Hall of Saltillo, the late Martha Hall of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Billy and Hazel Hardy of Baldwyn.

The bride-elect is a 2008 honor graduate of Mooreville High School and a 2012 graduate of Itawamba Community College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Science. The bride-elect is employed as a Radiologic Technologist at Merit Health Gilmore Memorial Hospital in Amory.

The prospective groom is a 2009 honor graduate of East Union High School where he was a member of the bowling team and a 2016 graduate of UMMC in Jackson where he received a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. He is employed at North Mississippi Medical Center – Home Health in Tupelo as an Occupational Therapist.

The couple will exchange vows and be united as one on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Jericho Baptist Church in Guntown. Reception will follow in the Jericho Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Friends and family are invited to attend. No invitations sent.

Leamon Martinez of Ecru, MS and Melinda Gosa of Nettleton, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Brittany Nicole Martinez, to Trent Lane Clark, son of Heath and Tracy Clark of West Union, MS.

Miss Martinez is the paternal granddaughter of Bonnie Gregory and the late Kenneth Gregory and Eloy Martinez of Pontotoc, MS and the maternal granddaughter of the late Virginia & Harold Blaylock of Houston, MS.

Mr. Clark is the maternal grandson of Danny Russell and Kay Russell of West Union, MS and the paternal grandson of Mary Clark and the late James Clark of New Albany, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2006 special honor’s graduate of North Pontotoc Attendance Center. She graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2010. She practiced as a registered nurse while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the Mississippi University for Women in 2012, where she graduated Cum Laude and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society. In 2015, she completed her Master’s Degree, again graduating Cum Laude, from the Mississippi University for Women’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program. She was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society during this program. The bride-elect is currently practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in New Albany, Mississippi at the Family Clinic of New Albany. She is also actively involved in the Union County Women’s Republican Club.

The prospective groom graduated from West Union Attendance Center in 2007 where he was a member of the 2005 state championship golf team, basketball team, Beta Club, and Future Business Leaders of America. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2009 with an Associate’s Degree in Economics. He then transferred to The University of Mississippi where he graduated with a double major in Banking/Finance and Insurance/Risk Management in 2011. Mr. Clark is currently employed at Riverside Traffic Systems, Incorporated in New Albany, MS.

The couple will exchange vows on December 10th, 2016 at Castle Hill Resort in Oxford, MS with a reception to follow. The couple will reside in Union County and attend worship as members of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Holladay of Pontotoc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Olivia Dawn, to Joshua Blake Purdon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Purdon of Pontotoc.

Olivia is the granddaughter of Phyllis Anderson and the late Kent Anderson of Pontotoc and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Huffman of Aberdeen and the late Dave Holladay of Hawaii. Olivia is the great-granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holladay of Houlka.

Josh is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Inmon of Pontotoc and Mary Jo Purdon and the late Bobby Purdon of Randolph.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of South Pontotoc High School. She attends Itawamba Community College and will graduate May 2017 with an Associate Degree of Nursing. The prospective groom graduated from Pontotoc High School in 2013. Josh is currently employed at Purdon Construction.

The couple will exchange vows at 4:00 p.m., December 31, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Pontotoc, MS. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. All friends and family are cordially invited to attend. No invitations will be sent locally.

Mr. and Mrs.Earl Darphin of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hallie Ellis Darphin, to Gus Gordon Brand, son of Dr. and Mrs. Woodrow W. Brand, III of Amory, Mississippi.
Hallie is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis of D’Iberville, Mississippi and Mrs. Irma Darphin and the late George Darphin of Iota, Louisiana.
Gus is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Garner of Buena Vista, Mississippi and the Honorable Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow W. Brand, Jr., of Houston, Mississippi. He is also the great grandson of Mrs. Flora Lee Brand of McCondy, Mississippi.
The bride is a graduate of Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science of Psychology and is the founder of Dot Products, Clinton, Mississippi. The future groom is a graduate of Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Business Administration and is Vice-President of Community Bank of Mississippi.
The couple will exchange vows on January 28, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Ocean Springs. A reception will follow at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

Mitchell & Karen McMillen of Myrtle are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jodie Renea, to Jacob Garner Neal, son of Barry Neal of New Albany & Kelly Potts of Etta.

Miss McMillen is the granddaughter of Dwight & Jessie Bramlitt of Myrtle and Betty McMillen & the late Jimmy Dean McMillen of New Albany.

Mr. Neal is the grandson of Kay Potts & the late Durrell Potts of Etta and Anne Neal & the late Wayne Neal of New Albany.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of West Union, where she was valedictorian of the Class of 2013 . She graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2016 where she earned her Associates Degree of Nursing. The bride-elect works at NMMC-Tupelo where she is a inpatient oncology nurse.

The prospective groom graduated from West Union in 2011, where he graduated with special honors. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2013, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in History. Mr. Neal is currently employed with the United States Postal Service where he is a city carrier.

The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony at 3:30 P.M, January 24 at the Chapel at the Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Reception will follow at Calhoun’s in Gatlinburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary King of Michigan City, Mississippi, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Gail, to John Taylor Dees, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Dees of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Miss King is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John F. King of Little Rock, Arkansas, the late Mr. John Cason Selph of Memphis, Tennessee, and the late Ms. Nancy Taylor Selph of Memphis, Tennessee.

Mr. Dees is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Layne Dees of Booneville, Mississippi, and Mrs. Doris Sisk Bryan and the late Mr. Jim Bryan of Nettleton, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Rossville Christian Academy. In 2014, she graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Miss King is employed with Bigbee Valley Civil.

The future groom is a graduate of Booneville High School. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2015. Mr. Dees is employed with Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose where he is an Electrical Reliability Engineer.

The couple will exchange vows on February 11, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Pickwick Landing Inn in Counce, Tennessee, with a reception to follow.

[Elizabeth Claire Lucas of Nashville,TN and Frederick Tatum Henson of Nashville, TN were united in marriage at 2:00 p.m. on October 22, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Miramar Beach, Florida. The Reverend Father Tom Guido performed the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perry Lucas of Columbus, MS. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph Sam Iupe, Sr. of Canton, MS and the late Mr. Joseph Sam Iupe, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dreyer Lucas of West Point, MS.
The groom is the son of Ms. Mary Sandra Tatum Henson of Tupelo, MS and Mr. David Wright Henson, Sr. of Tupelo, MS. He is the grandson of Mrs. Frederick Edward Tatum of Hattiesburg, MS and the late Dr. Frederick Edward Tatum and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marion Henson, Sr.
Escorted by her father, Raymond Perry Lucas, the bride wore a fitted silhouette ivory gown with a lace overlay, a sprinkling of demure buttons down the back of the gown and a hand beaded sash. Her cathedral length veil of ivory tulle was scattered with lace embellishments.
The Matron of Honor was JoAnna Younger Jameson of West Point,MS. The Maid of Honor was Emily Marie McConnell of Columbus, MS. Bridesmaids were Catherine Waddell Dambrino of Jackson, MS; Lindsay Knapple Henson(sister-in-law of the groom) of Tupelo, MS; Linn Sekenis Nowell of Atlanta, GA; Roshni Ashok Patel of Dallas, TX; Natalie Boyd Warnock of Memphis, TN. Bess Francis Henson, niece of the groom,was the Flower Girl. The attendants wore floor length stormy blue chiffon dresses featuring a halter style neckline, natural waistline and full flowing skirt.
David Wright Henson, Jr., brother of the groom, of Tupelo, MS was best man. Groomsmen were William Rodgers Briscoe of Oxford, MS, John Gregory Lucas(brother of the bride) of Jackson, MS; Alan Sanders Pryor of Nashville, TN; Reid Hudson Ross of Nashville, TN; Aaron Eastland Stamm of Greensboro, NC; and Charles Palmer Threadgill of Colorado Springs, CO. Ring Bearer was William Walker Robertson of Meridian, MS, cousin of the bride.
Following a wedding trip to Hermitage Bay, Antigua, the couple resides in Nashville, TN. The bride is a Certified Public Accountant and an Audit Senior with Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Nashville, TN. The groom is a Key Account Manager for Bunzl Distribution in Nashville, TN.

YOUNG, WEST EXCHANGE WEDDING VOWS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Anna Laura Young and Haden Lowry West were married on July 23, 2016. The Reverend David T. A. Strain and the Reverend David Thomas Irving performed the evening ceremony at the First
Presbyterian Church of Jackson. A reception followed at the Old Capitol Inn in downtown Jackson with music presented by the Memphis Icebreakers.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson Young, III of Jackson. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rhorer Peaster, III of Yazoo City and Mrs. Mary Lou Young of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson Young, Jr. of Ocean Springs. The bridegroom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Lowry West of Belden. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyle Steve Hester of Belden and Mrs. Harry West and the late Mr. Harry West of Belden.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride’s Emmaline designer wedding dress was a Charmeuse with swiss dot tulle overlay, beaded embellished applique’, and sweetheart bodice. Her chapel length train was delicately trimmed with a scalloped lace hem, and her cathedral length veil of handmade Belgian lace was given to her by a dear friend of the groom’s family.

The bride’s bouquet was a collection of all white peony, tulips, and garden and spray roses with Stephanotis flowers tucked inside. The bouquet was hand-wrapped with a Belgian lace handkerchief given to her by the friend of the groom who also gave the veil.

Guests enjoyed music before and during the ceremony performed by Organist William Wymond, Cellist John Sinclair and Violinist Elisabeth Sinclair.

Serving as maids of honor were Karol Jordan Conaway and Emily Clark McLaurin, both of Jackson. Bridesmaids were Victoria Augusta Cannon of Jackson, Margaret Lee Jones of Jackson, Virginia Broyles Lamb of Shreveport, LA, Michelle Herold McIntyre of Ruston, LA, Casey Jenkins Sanford of Alexandria, VA, Barbara Smith Walker of Brookhaven, and Julieanne White Weldy of Washington, D.C. They wore blush-colored floor length chiffon gowns that featured a draped bodice with an off-the-shoulder sleeve. The attendants carried smaller versions of the bride’s
bouquet.

The bridegroom’s father, Peter Lowry West of Belden served as best man. Groomsmen were Stefan Sanders West and Noah Mansell West of Belden, brothers of the groom and John Henderson Young, IV and James Peaster Young of Jackson, brothers of the bride. Other groomsmen included William Ferris Brown of Jackson, Walton Carter Coleman of Valdosta, GA, William Arnot Geary, Jr. of Memphis, TN, Robert Todd Heinz of Dallas, TX, Bancroft Brooks Hieronymus of Mobile, AL, Edwin Poteat Lutkin, Jr of Jackson, Thomas Carnes Buford Threadgill, III of Memphis, TN, and William James Threadgill, III of Memphis, TN.

Program attendants were Claire Craig Crosland and Selah MaryMarie Roberts, cousins of the bride. The wedding director was Mrs. John Lowe Smith.

On the eve of the wedding the groom’s parents hosted friends and family for a dinner at the Country Club of Jackson.

On the day of the wedding the bride and her bridesmaids were honored with a brunch at the home of Mrs. Craig Crosland, aunt of the bride. The bride, her bridesmaids and family members were also honored with a bridesmaids’ luncheon on the Friday before the wedding at the home of Mrs. Bobby Dye. The luncheon was hosted by Mrs. Bobby Dye, Mrs. Kevin Connaway, Mrs. Stanley Mangum, Mrs. Steve Randolph and Mrs. Joe Uithoven.

The groom and his groomsmen were honored with a cookout at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Geary the day of the wedding.

The bride and groom reside in Jackson after a wedding trip to St. Lucia

Mr. Daniel Donovan Bristow and Ms. Laura Shelley Bristow of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miller Mitts Bristow, to Charles Ross Renfrow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilbur Renfrow, Jr. of Madison, Mississippi.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ms. Patricia Cozart Bristow and the late Mr. Gerald Mitts Bristow of Tupelo, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Cole of Collierville, Tennessee, and Mr. Pat Trimboli of Tupelo.
Miller graduated from Tupelo High School in 2012. She is a 2016 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Mississippi State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology with a concentration in clinical exercise physiology and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is currently in school at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi studying to receive a Bachelor in Science in nursing.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilbur Renfrow of Madison, Mississippi and Mr. Johnny Glen Tillery of Jackson, Mississippi, and Ms. Lora Nell Tillery of Brandon, Mississippi.
Ross is a 2012 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He attended Mississippi State University where he majored in Business Management and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He is currently part-owner of The Decorative Center located in Byram, Mississippi.
The couple will exchange vows at five o’clock in the evening on February 18, 2017 at The South Warehouse in Jackson, Mississippi with the reception to follow.
Upon returning from their honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple will reside in Brandon, Mississippi.

Dr. and Mrs. John Russell Wooley of Jackson, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Marie Wooley, to Adam Haguewood Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hearne Stewart of Tupelo, MS.

Miss bride-elect the granddaughter of Mrs. O.E. Dickinson and the late Dr. O.E Dickinson of Dallas, TX, and the late Dr. and Mrs. O.B. Wooley, Jr. of Jackson, MS.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Ben L. Haguewood and the late Ben Haguewood, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ray Stewart, all of Tupelo, MS.

Miss Wooley is a 2009 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. She graduated from University of Mississippi in 2013 where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and was a member of Kappa Delta sorority. In May 2016 she obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and is currently working as a physical therapist at Campbell Clinic in Memphis.

Mr. Stewart is a 2007 graduate of Tupelo High School. In 2011 he graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Stewart continued his education graduating from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2016 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He works at Campbell Clinic in Southaven, MS as a physical therapist.

The couple will exchange vows April 22, 2017 in Jackson, MS. Following the wedding, the couple will be at home in Memphis.

Mr. and Mrs. David Rather of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kate McCleary Rather, to Christopher Kyle Killough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Killough of Booneville.

Miss Rather is the granddaughter of Bro. and Mrs. Jimmie Davis of Fulton, MS, and the late Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Rather of Holly Springs, MS.

Mr. Killough is the grandson of the late Mr. Leonard C. Wallis and the late Junie Wallis Goolsby of Booneville, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Killough Rienzi, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2005 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi State in 2008 where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She completed her Master’s degree from Delta State University in 2010 in Curriculum and Instruction and her Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State in 2015. The bride-elect is a kindergarten teacher at Saltillo Primary in Saltillo, MS.

The prospective groom graduated from Booneville High School in 2004. Mr. Killough was a Eagle Scout and a member of the National Honor Society. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2008 where he received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Mr. Killough also received his Master’s in Educational Leadership from Mississippi State University in 2011 and his Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership from Delta State University in 2017. Mr Killough is currently employed at Corinth Middle School where he is assistant principal.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 PM, March 18 at Kingfisher Lodge in Verona, MS. Reception will follow.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Edward Cayson of Tupelo, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Boggan Cayson, to William Thomas Mize, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Owen Mize of Tupelo, MS.

Miss Cayson is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nisbet Boggan, Jr. of Tupelo, MS, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Edward Cayson of Fulton, MS.

Mr. Mize is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roger Pace of Hamilton, MS and Mrs. Sylvia West Love of Starkville, MS, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Mize, II of Amory, MS.

Miss Cayson is a 2007 honors graduate of Tupelo High School. She is a 2011 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Mississippi State University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology. While earning her Bachelor’s degree, she was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. In 2013, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Mississippi State University. Miss Cayson is currently employed with Lifecore Health Group located in Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Mize is a 2007 graduate of Tupelo High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2012 and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Mr. Mize is currently employed at SCS Sales located in Tupelo, MS.

The couple will exchange vows March 4, 2017 in Tupelo, MS.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murff of Tupelo and Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Roberts of Tupelo are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Montana Ashton Murff, to Matthew Shea Purvis, son of Mr. Mike Purvis of Myrtle and Ms. Ann Purvis of New Albany.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Florence Murff and the late Mr. James Murff Sr. of Tupelo, the late Mrs. Barbara Pannell Stanley of Tupelo, the late Mr. Grady Pannell of Tupelo, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Roberts of Baldwyn, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Green of Tupelo, and Mr. Joe Bell of Tupelo.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Purvis of New Albany, the late Mr. and Mrs. JT Rush of New Albany, and the late Ms. Billie Rush of Blue Springs.

Montana is a 2010 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She is currently employed by the Tupelo Public School District where she is a second grade teacher at Joyner Elementary.

Matt is a 2010 graduate of Ingomar Attendance Center. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2014 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Banking and Finance and Managerial Finance. He is currently employed by BNA Bank where he is a universal banker in Belden.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, March 18th at 4 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church in New Albany, Mississippi. A reception will follow at the church.

Kama Qwyne Alford and Lucas Thomas Smith will be united in marriage on Saturday, March fourth, two thousand seventeen at three o’clock in the afternoon at Kingfisher Lodge in Verona, MS.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Pamela Sponseller of Amory, MS. She is the granddaughter of Lamar Hood, Jr. and Gracie Dale Thompson both of Amory. She is a graduate of Amory High School and Mississippi State University. She is a teacher and the varsity cheerleading coach at Tupelo High School.

The prospective groom is the son of Emily Moody of Columbus, MS. He is the grandson of the late John and Louise Chamberlin of Columbus. He is a graduate of Columbus High School and Delta State University. He is a teacher and the boys and girls swim coach at Tupelo High School.

No invitations will be sent locally. All family and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Wright Eubank of Booneville, Mississippi,
are pleased to announce the engagement and marriage of their daughter Molly Elizabeth, to Winston Eugene Chapman III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winston Eugene Chapman, Jr. of Fairhope, Alabama.

Miss Eubank is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. (Billy) McCoy of Rienzi, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eubank of Booneville, Mississippi.

Mr. Chapman is the grandson of Mrs. Howard DeVaughn Payne and the late Howard DeVaughn Payne of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Winston Eugene Chapman, Sr., of Birmingham, Alabama.

The bride-elect is a 2011 Hall of Fame graduate of Booneville High School, in Booneville, Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. While at Mississippi State, Miss Eubank was a member of Mississippi Professional Educators, Delta Gamma Sorority, and served as a Gamma Chi. The bride-elect is employed by the Baldwin County Alabama School District as a third grade reading interventionist at Foley Elementary School in Foley, Alabama.

The prospective groom graduated from Fairhope High School in 2016 where he lettered in football. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness. Mr. Chapman was a member of the Mississippi State football team from 2011-2016 including the Bulldog’s first ever number 1 ranking in 2015. He was also named to the Southeastern Conference Honor Roll. He recently signed as a long snapper with the Miami Dolphins.

The couple will exchange vows at 5:30 PM, Saturday, March 25 at Gaston Baptist Church, 1908 Gaston Road, Booneville, Mississippi. Reception will follow at Blue August, 107 East Main Street, Baldwyn, Mississippi. Friends and family are invited to attend.