Dr. and Mrs. Ricky Parker of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Paige Parker, to Christian Morris Sheffield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Derek Sheffield of Fulton, Mississippi.

Miss Parker is the granddaughter of the late Mr. William Roy Young Jr. and Mrs. Sue Young of Oxford, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Parker of Oxford, Mississippi.

Mr. Sheffield is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Spradling, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harris, and the late Mr. William Sheffield and Mrs. Bonnie Sheffield all of Fulton, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2012 honor graduate of Saltillo High School. She attends Mississippi State where she studies Occupational Therapy. She is a member of the pre-medicine honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and is in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

The prospective groom graduated with honors from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 2011. He will graduate in May of 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University. Mr. Sheffield is currently employed Corbett Legge and Associates.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 in the evening, May 9th at First Baptist Church in Fulton, Mississippi. Reception will follow at the home of Phil and Mary Morris, 203 East Owens Street, Fulton, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. William Scott Collins and Ms. Helen Reed Collins of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Christine, to Robert Michael Stroup, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Stroup of Tupelo.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Carroll Collins of Tupelo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Raymond Reed of Tupelo. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Leon Stroup of Tipton, Ind., and Mr. Robert O’Neal McNeece and the late Mrs. Frances Hall McNeece of Tupelo.

An alumna of Tupelo High School, Miss Collins graduated summa cum laude from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn., with a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and Business. She was a member of the Kappa Beta chapter of Chi Omega. She earned a Master of Professional Accountancy degree at Mississippi State University and is now a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Tennessee. She is currently employed in the assurance practice of Ernst and Young, LLP in Memphis, Tenn.

Also a Tupelo High School graduate, Mr. Stroup graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. While at Mississippi State, he was captain of the ultimate frisbee team and was a member of the disc golf team. He now works at Big River Engineering and Manufacturing in Memphis, Tenn., as the quality engineering manager.

The couple will exchange vows on May 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Tupelo. A reception will follow at Park Heights.

Collums-Burgess

Jimmy and Betsy Collums of Houlka announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Nancy Christine Collums to Danny Austin Burgess. He is the son of Larry and Amanda Burgess of Houlka, and Dewayne and Stacy Collums of Big Creek.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Melba Aron and the late Billy Aron of Houlka, and Jimmy Allen Collums and the late Nancy Collums of Houlka.

The groom is the grandson of Barney Norman of Big Creek and the late Vicki McCormick of Bruce, and Judy Burgess and the late Larry Burgess, Sr., of Houlka.

The bride-elect is a 2010 honor graduate of Houlka Attendance Center. She is currently in her last semester at the University of Mississippi completing a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Degree with a special education endorsement.

The groom is a 2013 graduate of Houlka Attendance Center. He is currently in his last semester at Itawamba Community College completing an Electrical Technology Degree.

The couple will exchange vows on May 30, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. at the home of Jimmy and Betsy Collums at 130 CR 409 in Houlka. All friends and family are invited to attend the wedding with a reception to follow.

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kennedy of Pontotoc, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Olivia Kaitlin, to Jonathan Daniel Childers, son of Ms. Regina Childers of Ripley, and Mr. Edward Sonny Childers of Ripley.

Miss Kennedy is the granddaughter of Mrs. Brenda Parrish and the late Jimmy Parrish of Pontotoc and Ms. Jo Ann Kennedy and the late Walter Kennedy of Fayette, Alabama.

Mr. Childers is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Thompson of Pontotoc and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Childers of Ripley.

The bride-elect is a 2006 Honor Graduate of Pontotoc High School. She graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is also a 2012 graduate of Mississippi University for Women with a Master of Science Degree in Speech – Language Pathology. The bride will be employed with LTC 2 Rehab in Columbus.

The prospective groom is a 1998 graduate of Ripley High School. He is a 2002 graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Mr. Childers is currently employed as a Marine Terminals Manager for Enterprise Refined Products, Inc.

The couple will exchange vows on May 23, 2015 in a private ceremony with family and close friends at Oak Grove Chapel in New Albany, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse K. Shields of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Holly Rebecca to Ronald Tyler Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronny Wilson of Booneville, MS.

Miss Shields is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Houston Pharr of Booneville, MS and Dewdrop Shields and the late Ozell Shields.

Mr. Wilson is the grandson of Mr. Clovis Guy Yates and the late Jamie Latch Yates of Jumpertown, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wilson of Marietta, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Booneville High School where she was a member of the Hall of Fame. She graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2013 where she earned an Associate Degree in Nursing. She will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the Mississippi University for Women this summer. She works at Magnolia Regional Health Center where she is a Registered Nurse.

The prospective groom graduated from Booneville High School in 2005 where he was a member of the Hall of Fame. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2009 with a Bachelor of Accountancy degree with a minor in Marketing. He received his Master’s of Accountancy in 2010 from the University of Mississippi. He is currently employed at the Tennessee Valley Authority where he works as a Distributor Analyst.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 in the evening, May 15th at East Booneville Baptist Church in Booneville, MS. A reception will follow at Serendipity in Guntown, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Calvery – McCreary

Mr. and Mrs. Randy Calvery of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kinsey Elane, to Channing James McCreary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Ray McCreary of Booneville.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deryl Saylors, Mr. Almus Calvery and the late Mrs. Betty Calvery, all of Booneville.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Fugitt and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Ray McCreary, all of Booneville.

The bride-elect is a 2012 honor graduate of Booneville High School where she was the salutatorian of her class. She will complete her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Mississippi State University in the spring of 2016.

The prospective groom is a 2009 honor graduate of Booneville High School. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 2014. He is currently employed with the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at Gaston Baptist Church in Booneville, with a reception to follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Watson of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Anne, to AAron Elijah Richmond, son of Mr. and Mrs.David Richmond of Lexington, Mississippi.

Miss Watson is the granddaughter of Mr. W. C. “Sonny” Spearman, Jr. and the late Sue Spearman of Shannon, Mississippi, and Mrs. Vera Watson and the late Mr. W. T. Watson of Verona, Mississippi.

Mr. Richmond is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Theodore Seals of Russellville, Tennessee, and Mrs. Margaret Curry of Bentonville, Arkansas, and the late Mr. William Richmond of Los Angeles, California.

The bride-elect is a 2010 graduate of Mississippi School For Mathematics and Science where she was a Mississippi Scholar. She attends Mississippi State University and will graduate this December with a Bachelor’s in Accountancy and a Bachelor’s of Science in Culinology.

The prospective groom was home-schooled and received his GED in 2009. He graduated from Holmes Community College in 2011 where he received an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. Mr. Richmond is currently employed at Ashley Furniture. Mr. Richmond is also a Specialist of the 173rd Quartermaster’s Company in the Army Reserves based in Greenwood, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at half past four, May sixteenth at the home of the bride’s parents in Tupelo, Mississippi. Reception will follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mitchell of Nettleton announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Hope Tucker, to Bradley Hunter Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fowlkes of Amory, and Mr. Brad Williams of Wren.
The bride elect is the granddaughter of Ann Smith and the late David Smith of Amory, and Judy Mitchell and Olen Mitchell of Tupelo.
Miss Tucker is a 2013 honor graduate of Nettleton High School, and is currently attending Itawamba Community College, working towards her Associates of Applied Science where she will graduate in 2016 and begin a career as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The perspective groom is the grandson of Carolyn Evans and the late Ancil Evans of Amory, and Jean Williams and the late Dewey Williams of Amory, and the late Guy and Elizabeth Fowlkes of Hatley.
Mr. Williams is a 2011 honor graduate of Amory High School. He is currently working at Fowlkes Plumbing and Busy B Rental.
The couple will exchange vows at 1:00 p.m., May 30, 2015, at Meadowood Baptist Church in Amory, MS with reception to follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Collins of Shannon are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mandy Louise Collins, to Kyle Jeffrey Ragon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Brent Ragon of Lafayette and Mr. and Mrs. Joey Tutor of Pontotoc.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rex Harris of Plantersville and Mr.and Mrs. Shorty Collins of Shannon.
Miss Collins is a 2009 graduate of Tupelo High School and a graduate of Itawamba Community College where she was a member of the Lady Indian Basketball and Tennis teams and Hall of Fame. She is also a 2013 graduate of Mississippi State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and an Orientation Leader. She is employed as an English teacher at Amory High School.
The perspective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stubblefield of Pontotoc and Mr.and Mrs. Melvin Ragon of Batesville, MS.
Mr. Ragon is a 2010 graduate of Pontotoc High School and a graduate of Itawamba Community College. He is currently attending the University of Mississippi where he is a member of Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity. He will graduate in the fall of 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
The couple will exchange vows on June 20,2015, at 5 p.m.at Harrisburg Baptist Church in Tupelo. A reception will follow at Southwind in Shannon.

Michael Jones of Oxford, MS and Shelley Gaggini of Ridgeland, MS announce the engagement of their daughter, Kayla Ann Jones of Tupelo, to Quitman Brent Baxter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Baxter of Tupelo.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of John and Lela Alcorn of Hattiesburg, the late Patricia Hendrix of Jackson, and Peter Jones of Braxton.
Miss Jones is a graduate of Tupelo High School. High School honors include being a member of Wave Connection, the Hall of Fame, the National Honor Society, graduating with honors. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. College honors include becoming a member of Delta Delta Delta, chapter correspondent, a member of Southern Miss Diamond Darlings, a member of GEWW Orientation crew, a member of Southern Miss Athletics Eagle Ambassadors, and graduated with honors. She is currently employed as an Event Coordinator at Busylad Rent-All of Tupelo.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Marian Baxter of Baldwyn, the late Jim Baxter of Baldwyn, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jap Reynolds of Baldwyn.
Mr. Baxter is a graduate of Tupelo High School, where he played on the varsity basketball, football, and baseball teams, member of fellowship of Christian Athletes. He attended Itawamba Community College on a football scholarship and attended the University of Mississippi where he coached and played Intramural Sports. He is currently employed as an Area Manager for Meineke Car Care Center.
The couple will exchange vows on May 23, 2015 at 5:30p.m. at First Baptist Church in Tupelo. A reception will follow at The Antler in Tupelo. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Douell of Clinton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kynni Addisyn, to Charles Matthew Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Jones of Amory.

Miss Douell is the granddaughter of Mrs. Judy Douell and the late Mr. Jerry Douell Sr., of Pontotoc, and Mr. Ken Pruett and the late Mrs. Kay Pruett, also of Pontotoc.

Mr. Jones is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Jones and the late Mr. Bill Jones of Amory and the late Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ward.

The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Clinton High School. She graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. The bride-elect plans to attend medical school with hopes of pursuing a career in pediatric sports medicine.

The prospective groom graduated from Amory High School in 2010 where he was valedictorian. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree and in 2015 with a master’s degree, both in computer science. Mr. Jones is currently employed with the U.S. Navy Space and Warfare Systems Command Atlantic in Charleston, SC where he is a computer scientist.

The couple will exchange vows May 23, 2015, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Starkville. Reception will follow in the First Baptist Church Outreach Center. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Finley, Jr. of Saltillo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Hanna Hart, to Ian Wesley Hammond, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Hammond of Hurley, MS.

Miss Finley is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Riley of Water Valley, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Finley of Aberdeen, MS.

Mr. Hammond is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Huey Graham of Pascagoula, MS and the late Mr. Levell Hammond and Mrs. Bonnie Culpepper of Pascagoula, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Tupelo Christian Preparatory School where she served as senior class president and was a member of the first graduating class. She graduated from Mississippi College in 2013 and 2014 where she received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master’s of Business Administration. The bride-elect works at Reformed University Fellowship International.

The prospective groom graduated from East Central High School in 2009 where he was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He graduated from Mississippi College in 2013 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in History. Mr. Hammond is currently attending Reformed Theological Seminary where he is pursuing a Masters of Divinity and working for Reformed University Fellowship International.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:00 p.m., May 30th at Lawndale Presbyterian Church in Tupelo, MS. A reception is to follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thurmond of Blue Mountain, Ms. are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, LauraBeth, to Dr. John Michael Chandler, son of Drew and Gayle Chandler of Kosciusko, Ms.
Miss Thurmond is the granddaughter of Billie Ruth Thurmond and the late Leroy Thurmond of Blue Mountain, the late Eunice Akins of Blue Mountain, Helen Dollar and the late Bobby L. Dollar of Fitzpatrick, Al.
Dr. Chandler is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Roper of Pensacola, Fla. and the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Chandler of Kosciusko, Ms.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Ripley High School and the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. She will continue employment with Parthenon Publishing in Nashville, Tn.
The prospective groom graduated from Raleigh High School and Jones County Jr. College. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from William Carey College in Hattiesburg and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. He is employed with Magee Family Dental in Magee Ms.
The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremory at 5pm on June 13, 2015 at the McAlister House in Ripley Ms. A reception will follow.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wayne Williams of Red Bay, Alabama are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hillary Paige Williams, to Mr. Steven Ely Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fred Cox of Red Bay, Alabama.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Williams of Red Bay, and Mrs. Jo Rene Newman and the late Mr. James Ray Newman of Booneville, Mississippi.
Miss Williams is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Spanish. While at MSU she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She is employed as the Marketing Strategist for Sociallyin in Starkville, Mississippi.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Fred Cox or Red Bay, and Mrs. Charlene Beam Reeves and the late Mr. Leon Reeves of Golden, Mississippi.
Mr. Cox is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology. He is currently employed as a Document Controller and Estimator with Providential Fabricators in Memphis, Tennessee.
The wedding will take place in Starkville, Mississippi on June 6, 2015 with Rev. Micah Jackson officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Young of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jo, to Stephen Alan Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brooks of New Albany.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Inez Criswell and the late Mr. Dennis Criswell of the Dry Creek community and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Young of Booneville.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Roy and Julia Robertson of New Albany and Mrs. Yvonne Brooks and the late Mr. Havis Brooks of Blue Springs.
Miss Young is a 2002 honor graduate of Jumpertown High School, and a 2006 graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College with an associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology. She is currently employed as a Registered Radiologic Technologist and Mammographer at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County.
Mr. Brooks is a 2001 graduate of New Albany High School and a 2003 graduate of Itawamba Community College with an associate’s degree in Automotive Technology. He is currently employed at Glenfield Garage in New Albany, MS.
The couple will exchange vows on June 13, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Carolina United Methodist Church in Booneville, MS, with a reception to follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Ray and Katherine Deanes are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sheleria Randle, to Marcus McIntosh, son of Rev. Maurice McIntosh and Mrs. Gloria McIntosh of Wren.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Willie C. Pulliam and Rosie Lee Pulliam of Una and Earnest and Rose O’Neal of West Point.

Sheleria is a graduate of West Point High School. She graduated Itawamba Community College with an associates degree and will enroll at the Mississippi University for Women and major in early childhood development. She is currently employed at Paccar Engines.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Jimmy Lee Davis and Mae Ida Davis and the late Monroe Holimon and the late Willie and Ida Frances Anderson.

Marcus is a graduate of Amory High School. He attended Itawamba Community College and graduated from Henderson State University with a bachelor’s degree in sports and community recreation. He is currently employed at Kansas City Southern Railroad.

The couple will exchange vows at 3:00 p.m., May 30 at the Civic Center in West Point, MS. Reception will follow at same location. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. Michael Wright and Ms. Nickola Wright of Tupelo, MS and Kenny Ward of Baldwyn, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Savannah Dawn, to James Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gammill of West Point, MS.

Miss Wright is the granddaughter of the late Edward Ryan of West Palm Beach, FL and Ms. Darlene Stone of Huntsville, AL and Mr. and Mrs. James Wright of Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Gammill is the grandson of the late Mr. Daniel Norman and Mrs. Karen Norman of Big Creek, MS and the late Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Gammill of West Point, MS.

The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School where she was in the National Honor Society, Big Brother Big Sister, Anchor Club, choir and band. She graduated from ICC in 2010 with an Associates of Arts Degree. She was a member of the All American band and in choir. She also attended Ole Miss and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts. She was a member of the Pride of the South band. The bride-elect works at Maurices where she is an assistant manager.

The prospective groom graduated from West Point High School in 2010 where he was a member of the band and National Honors Society. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering where he was a member of the Famous Maroon Band, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Omega Chi Epsilon Honors Society.

The couple will exchange vows at 3 p.m., June 6 at Parkway Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at The Summit Center in Tupelo, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Walden of Booneville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Mallory Dawn, to Joseph Ryan Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Harris of Booneville, Mississippi.

Miss Walden is the granddaughter of Ms. Shirley Prentiss and Mrs. Ann Walden and the late Charles Walden all of Booneville, Mississippi.

Mr. Harris is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Trantham and Mrs. Ann Harris and the late Jimmy Harris, all of Booneville, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2011 honor graduate of Booneville High School. She graduated from Concorde Career College in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2014, where she earned her AAS degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. The bride-elect works at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi.

The prospective groom is a 2008 graduate of Booneville High School. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2011 where he earned an Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance. Mr. Harris is currently employed at Eubank Construction in Booneville, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 in the evening, June 6th at the home of Mr. & Mrs. David Barnes in Baldwyn, Mississippi, with a reception to follow. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. Robert Clements of Palmetto, GA., and Ms. Bonita Clements of Ripley, TN., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Regina Joy Clements, to Brian Lee Porter, the son of Mr. Bob and Mrs. Dianne Porter of Myrtle, MS.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ron and Betty Yates of Ripley, TN., and Patricia Clements and the late Bobby Clements of Bardstown, KY.
Miss Clements is a graduate of East Union Attendance Center. She is a graduate of Blue Mountain College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education K-6, with endorsements in English and Social Studies 7-12. College honors include being a member of Kappa Delta Pi, and Kappa Kappa Iota. She was also a proud member of Apple club and the Eunomian society.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Walter and Ellen Porter of Myrtle, MS., and the late Kirk and Clynese Brasel of Bonneville, MS.
Mr. Porter is a graduate of West Union Attendance Center. He is a graduate of Delta State University with his Master of Education degree. He is currently employed at East Union Attendance Center as the eighth grade Reading and English teacher.
The couple will exchange vows June 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church in Myrtle, MS. Reception to follow at the fellowship hall. All friends and family are invited to attend and join in their celebration of marriage.

Mr. Robert Clements of Palmetto, GA., and Ms. Bonita Clements of Ripley, TN., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Regina Joy Clements, to Brian Lee Porter, the son of Mr. Bob and Mrs. Dianne Porter of Myrtle, MS.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Ron and Betty Yates of Ripley, TN., and Patricia Clements and the late Bobby Clements of Bardstown, KY.
Miss Clements is a graduate of East Union Attendance Center. She is a graduate of Blue Mountain College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education K-6, with endorsements in English and Social Studies 7-12. College honors include being a member of Kappa Delta Pi, and Kappa Kappa Iota. She was also a proud member of Apple club and the Eunomian society.
The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Walter and Ellen Porter of Myrtle, MS., and the late Kirk and Clynese Brasel of Bonneville, MS.
Mr. Porter is a graduate of West Union Attendance Center. He is a graduate of Delta State University with his Master of Education degree. He is currently employed at East Union Attendance Center as the eighth grade Reading and English teacher.
The couple will exchange vows June 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church in Myrtle, MS. Reception to follow at the fellowship hall. All friends and family are invited to attend and join in their celebration of marriage.