Chuck and Wendy Pound of Pontotoc are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Devin Pound, to Collin Addison McIntyre, son of Susan McIntyre of Columbus, and James and Pam McIntyre of Pensacola, FL.
Kelsey is the granddaughter of Shirley Frederick and the late Alton Frederick of Tupelo, and Rosemary Pound and the late Bill Pound of Pontotoc.
Collin is the grandson of Mary Ann Howton and the late Raymond “Doug” Howton of Caledonia, and Mary Virginia McIntyre and the late Joseph Wayne McIntyre.
The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Pontotoc High School and a 2013 graduate of Itawamba Community College. She was an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, the ICC All American Band Colorguard, and the Baptist Student Union. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
The Prospective groom is a 2011 graduate of Caledonia High School and a 2013 graduate of Itawamba Community College. He was an active member of the Baptist Student Union. He graduated Cum Laude from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Management. He is currently employed as Assistant Manager at Obys of Starkville.
The couple will exchange vows on July 11, 2015, at 5 p.m. at Longview Baptist Church in Belden. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Antler in Tupelo. The couple invites all family and friends to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Estes Parker, Jr., of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter, Neal Ann Parker to Tommy Vincent Chamblee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Chamblee and Ms. Joyce Johnston
of Fulton.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Neal of Cleveland and Mrs. Travis Parker and the late Mr. Parker of Drew.

Miss Parker is a graduate of Bayou Academy and The University of Mississippi where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. While at Ole Miss, she was President of the Student Alumni Council and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Order of Omega National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities, and the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. She was chosen as the 2007 Ole Miss Idol and elected to serve as Senior Homecoming Maid. She is currently employed at The University of Mississippi where she serves as a Regional Admissions Counselor.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston of Fulton and Mr. Bill Chamblee and the late Mrs. Bill Chamblee also of Fulton.

Mr. Chamblee is a graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School and The University of Mississippi where he received a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Policy Leadership. He is also a graduate of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College at Ole Miss and the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. While at Ole Miss, Mr. Chamblee was awarded the Taylor Medal and was a member of the Fraternity of Delta Psi, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Student Alumni Council. He served as an intern to the Scottish Parliament and was chosen as a national finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. Mr. Chamblee is a Certified Public Accountant and serves as Vice President at Diversified Trust in Memphis.

The couple will exchange vows in a ceremony on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at First Baptist Church of Oxford. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Kearsee Allin Gill and Marshad Hosea Foster

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Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gill of Tupelo, MS announce the engagement of their daughter, Kearsee Allin Gill, to Marshad Hosea Foster of Shannon, MS.
The bride elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gill of Pontotoc, MS and Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson of Shannon, MS.
The prospective groom is the son of Emmie Walser and Ronnie Foster of Shannon, MS. He is the grandson of the late Q.P. Foster and Annie Foster of Shannon, MS and the late Bobbi Harris and Elizabeth Harris of Verona, MS.
The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate from Shannon High School. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Psychology. She is also a graduate from the University of Alabama with a Master’s in Social Work. The bride-elect currently is a licensed master social worker at North Mississippi Medical Center as a Discharge Planner. The bride is also an active member in the Tupelo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The prospective groom is 2006 graduate from Shannon High School. He graduated from Northeast MS Community College with an Associate of Music Education. He is also a retired Army National Guard and pianist at Johnson Chapel M.B. Church. The prospective groom is currently employed by Toyota Manufacturing as a Body Weld Specialist.
The couple will exchange vows on July 11, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon at Hope Church in Tupelo, MS. A reception will follow at Bancorp South Arena. The couple invites friends and family to attend both the wedding and reception.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coley Smythe of Birmingham, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Katherine Smythe, to John Tays Heyer of San Antonio, Texas, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Leroy Heyer Junior of Tupelo.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Clifford Longley Junior of Chattanooga, Tenn., the late Colonel and Mrs. William James Dobson of Arlington, Va., and the late Captain George Winfered Smythe Junior of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Miss Smythe is a 2004 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School in Vestavia, Ala., and a 2009 graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor’s in Collaborative Special Education. She also earned a Master’s in Collaborative Special Education from Auburn University. She was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She is employed as a Special Education Teacher at Crestline Elementary, Mountain Brook, Ala.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. John Franklin Collins and the late Mrs. Lisa Nash Collins of Tupelo, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leroy Heyer Senior of Corinth.

Mr. Heyer is a 2005 graduate of Tupelo High School, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He was president of the Sigma Chi Fraternity in 2009. He is employed as a Workforce Staffing Specialist by Amazon.

The couple will exchange vows on July 18, 2015, at 6 p.m. at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Ala. A reception will follow at The Florentine in Birmingham.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Carwyle of Thaxton, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jordan Lizabeth to William Collin Dill, son of Mr. William (Billy) Houston Dill of Savannah, Tennessee and Laurie Shawn Sheffield of Algoma, Mississippi.

Miss Carwyle is the granddaughter the late Mr. John Wayne Carwyle, the late Mr. William Gates, and Ms. Jane Carwyle Gates of Thaxton and the late Mr. William Lee Owens and Mr. George and the late Mrs. Sandra Byars of Guntown.

Mr. Dill is the grandson of the Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Sheffield of Algoma, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Huston Dill of Savannah, Tennessee.

The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of North Pontotoc Attendance. She is also an honors graduate from Itawamba Community College in 2015 with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education Technology. The bride-elect works at Joyner Elementary as an Academic Interventionist.

The prospective groom is a 2010 graduate of South Pontotoc High School. Mr. Dill has completed two associate degrees from Itawamba Community College. The first degree in Criminal Justice and the most recent in computer programming technology, both with honors. Mr. Dill is currently employed at Cyient where he is a Design Engineer.

The couple will exchange vows at 6:30 p.m., the 18th of July at Old Monroe Mission, Highway 15 S Pontotoc, Mississippi. Reception to follow immediately on the church grounds. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Booth, Jr., of Houston announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Scarlett, to John Richard Schlicht. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schlicht of Nettleton.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Robert and Dell Garner and Doyle and Myra Booth, all of Houston. She is the great granddaughter of Mrs. Flora Brand and the late Charles William Brand, Mrs. Ara Mae Garner and the late R.C. Garner, Mr. James Kilgore and the late Loretta Kilgore, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Booth of Houston.

The prospective groom is the the grandson of Ms. Carolyn Holley, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Holley, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schlicht, Jr., of Nettleton.

Miss Booth is a 2009 honor graduate of Hebron Christian School. In 2013, she graduated from Mississippi College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The bride-elect is employed by St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, as a registered nurse.

Mr. Schlicht is a 2007 graduate of Nettleton High School where he was a member of the Beta Club, Hall of Fame, and the State Champion Bowling Team. In 2009, he received his associate’s degree from Itawamba Community College and in 2011 graduated from the Respiratory Care Technology Program at ICC. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He also is employed at St. Dominic Hospital as a registered respiratory therapist.

The couple will exchange vows on August 1, 2015, at 2:00 at McCondy United Methodist Church in McCondy, Mississippi, with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Griffin of Ripley are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Olivia Claire, to Charles Guyton Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Chapman of Ripley.
Miss Griffin is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Peeler of Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Hall of Blue Mountain, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Long of Ripley, and Mr. David Griffin of Tupelo, MS.
The bride-elect is a 2013 graduate of Ripley High School where she graduated with honors. She is currently seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Blue Mountain College.
Mr. Chapman is the grandson of Mrs. Bobbye Nunnally and the late Mr. Guyton Nunnally of Ripley and Mr. and Mrs. Starrett Chapman of Ripley.
The prospective grooom is a 2010 graduate of Ripley High School and is co-owner of Chapman Farms.
The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. on July 18, 2015 at The Antler in Tupelo, MS. A reception will immediately follow. All family and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Mr. Charles Nix Coggins and Ms. Tammi Jones Coggins of Tupelo announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Katherine Millican, to James Wood Davidson of Tchula, Mississippi.

The prospective bride-groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Earl Davidson, of Tchula, Mississippi. He is the grandson of Mrs. Shirley Davidson of Greenwood, Mississippi and the late Mr. Earl Davidson, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Wood of Sidon, Mississippi.

The bride – elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jone Coggins and the late Mr. Rayburn Coggins, and Mrs. Sarah Stow and the late Mr. Billy Stow all of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Miss Millican is a 2010 graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated in 2014 from Mississippi State University, with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Miss Millican is employed with The Mississippi Gift Company in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Mr. Davidson is a 2010 graduate of Pillow Academy in Greenwood, Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in sports studies and a minor in business administration. He is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Mr. Davidson is employed with his father and brother as an ag pilot at Southland Flying Service in Tchula, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows on July 25, 2015, at 5 p.m. at Hope Church in Tupelo. A reception will follow at The Antler in Tupelo.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bray of Houston are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Ann Bray to Lee Thomas Bunch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bunch of Aberdeen.

The bride is the granddaughter of Aaron Bray and the late Phyllis Bray of Houston, and the late Bob and Bobbie Laughlin of Houston.

Megan is a 2004 honor graduate of Vardaman High School. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Itawamba Community College, and a Masters Degree in Nursing Leadership from the University of Northern Alabama. She is currently a nurse manager at North MS Medical Center.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Thomas and Marilyn Christian of Dorsey, and Donald and Lou Bunch of Aberdeen.

Lee is a 2004 graduate of Hatley High School. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in History with a math endorsement. He is employed with the Amory School District, teaching high school math.

The couple will exchange vows on July 11, 2015, at 12 noon in a private ceremony at the Chapel of Memories in Starkville, MS. A reception will follow immediately with family and friends at the M. Club. The couple plans to honeymoon in the Caribbean on the Island of Grenada before returning to their residence in Saltillo.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard “Ricky” Hamberlin IV of Oxford and Ms. Rebecca Hamberlin of New Albany are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Rebecca Hamberlin to Robert Banks Tucker, son of Mrs. Kelly Tucker and the late William “Bill” Tucker Sr. of New Albany.

Miss Hamberlin is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lynda Murrah Patterson of New Albany, the late Roy Murrah of Clarksdale, MS, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hamberlin III of Clarksdale, MS.

Mr.Tucker is the grandson of Mrs. Patricia Banks and the late Bobby Banks of New Albany, and Mrs. Reba Tucker and the late Major Tucker of New Albany.

The bride-elect is a 2007 honor graduate of New Albany High School. She graduated from Northeast Community College with an Associate of Arts and the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She is also a recent graduate of Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound with a certificate in Cardiac Sonography.

The prospective groom graduated New Albany High School in 2006. He graduated from Northeast Mississippi Community College with an Associate in Auto CAD and Tool and Die.

The couple will exchange vows in New Albany at 6 p.m., September 19, 2015 at the home of the aunt and uncle of the groom, Phil and Susan Morris. A reception to follow.

Dr. and Mrs. MARK D. ANDERSON OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter SARAH MARGARET, to WESLEY EDWARD CONN, son of Dr. and Mrs. CHRISTOPHER HUGHES CONN
of CHATTANOOGA, TN.

Miss ANDERSON is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. THOMAS D TILDEN AND THE LATE MRS. PEGGY TILDEN of BOISE, IDAHO and Mrs. EARL A. ANDERSON OF TUPELO, MS AND THE LATE MR EARL A. ANDERSON OF OKOLONA, MISSISSIPPI.

Mr. CONN is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. MARK AND MARCELLA FAHNESTOCK of MOUNT JOY, PA and Mr. and Mrs. JAMES EDWARD CONN OF HUNTIINGTON WOODS, MI. AND THE LATE MRS ROBERT KEIFER OF LARGO, FLORIDA.

The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of NOTRE DAME High School OF CHATTANOOGA, TN where she was a RECIPIENT OF HIGH HONORS. She ATTENDED UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HONORS COLLEGE AND IS CURRENTLY A STUDENT OF UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF NURSING. SHE WILL GRADUATE IN MAY 2016.

The prospective groom graduated from NOTRE DAME High School OF CHATTANOOGA ,TN 2010 where he was THE RECIPIENT OF HIGH HONORS. He graduated CUM LAUDE WITH A B.S. IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING from CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA IN WASHINGTON D.C. in 2014. He was a MEMBER OF THE ENGINEERING HONORS SOCIETY. Mr. CONN is currently employed at THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. HE WILL ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN THE FALL OF 2016.

The couple will exchange vows at 3 O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON, AUGUST 8, 2015 at THE BASILICA OF STS PETER AND PAUL IN CHATTANOOGA, TN; Reception will follow at THE CAMP HOUSE in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Mr. Jim Pittman (Betty Ruth Pittman) and Miss Debbie Pittman of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Afton Johnson, to Dewayne Smith, son of Mr. Gary Smith of Mantachie and Mrs. Martha Matthews and the late Mr. Robert J. “Bobby” Matthews of Tupelo.

Miss Johnson is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Earnest Foy and the late Miss Frances Hughes of Booneville and the late Mr. Robert Pittman and Mrs. Doris Jean Pittman of Tupelo.

Mr. Smith is the grandson of the late Mr. John A. “Buster” Marshall and the late Mrs. Jo Marshall Lorrick (Buddy) of Saltillo and the late Mr. Rex Smith of Mantachie and Mrs. Johnnie Wray (Olan) of Mantachie.

The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Tupelo High School where she competitive cheered for four years and was named All- American cheerleader. She also was a member of the Anchor Club and graduated on the honor roll. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in English and History.

The prospective groom graduated in 1995 from Tupelo High School. He also attended Itawamba Community College and the University of North Alabama for business. He is the owner of Creative Pools and Spas in Tupelo, Ms.

The couple will exchange vows at 4:00 p.m., July 18th at Bissell Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow at Bissell Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Friends and family are invited to attend. The couple is registered at Reeds, Bed Bath and Beyond, JC Penny, and Walmart.

Commander and Mrs. Robert Arthur Walsh II of Columbus, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Courtney Bosworth, to Duncan Allen Foster, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Byrd Foster of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Miss Walsh is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Lewis Bosworth of Lexington, Kentucky, and the late Lt. Col. and Mrs. Robert Arthur Walsh of Panama City, Florida.

Mr. Foster is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Allen Miles Dameier of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mrs. Dorothy Foster Fairbank and the late Mr. Jack Byrd Foster, Sr. of Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Columbus High School in Columbus, Georgia. She graduated from Mississippi State University where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Miss Walsh received a master’s degree from Mississippi College. The bride-elect will be teaching first grade in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo High School. He graduated from Mississippi State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Mr. Foster received a master’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi and works in law enforcement.

An August wedding is planned at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keith Gaines of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Frances, to Kevin Dale Steinman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dale Steinman of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Rebecca is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ada Frances Halford and the late Lloyd Joiner Halford of Meridian, Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Joe Gaines of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Kevin is the grandson of Mrs. Callie Alfreda Hanlon and the late Roswell Keith Hanlon of Tupelo, Mississippi and the late Mr. and Mrs. Al Adam Steinman of Senatobia, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2011 honors graduate of Tupelo High School. She graduated in 2015 from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Rebecca will continue her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham this fall earning a Master’s degree in Nutrition Sciences.

The prospective groom graduated from Tupelo High School in 2009 with honors. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy. He furthered his education at the University of Mississippi and obtained a Master of Accountancy degree in 2015. Mr. Steinman is currently employed at Warren Averett, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama.

The couple will exchange vows at six o’clock in the evening on August 1, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. A reception will follow at the Goodlet Manor downtown.

Mrs. Kathy Bryant Patterson of Amory is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Laura Marie Patterson to Grant Alexander Nerren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Nerren also of Amory.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ivan O. Bryant of Amory.
Miss Patterson is a 2012 honor graduate of Amory High School, where she graduated at the top of her class as valedictorian and star-student. She recently completed her undergraduate coursework at Mississippi State University, where she held leadership in The Famous Maroon Band, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She will attend The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in the fall.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Sue Brown and the late Mr. Wayne Brown of Amory, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nerren of Amory.
Mr. Nerren also graduated with honors from Amory High School in 2011 as valedictorian. He graduated from Mississippi State University, Summa Cum Laude in May 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. His concentrations were in Management, Finance, and Marketing. During his time at Mississippi State, he served as a Roadrunner Student Recruiter, an Athletic-Academic Tutor, a Student Association Cabinet director, and a Freshman Year Navigator. He is currently working as an Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions and Scholarships at Mississippi State University.
The couple will exchange vows on August 1, 2015, at 6 o’clock in the evening at First United Methodist Church of Amory. A reception will follow at The Gilmore Foundation in Amory. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Fly of Hamilton, MS are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Molly Jordan Fly, to Jacob Wayne Dickerson, son of Mr. Billy Dickerson of Covington, LA and Mrs. Gena Dill of Hamilton, MS.

Miss Fly is the granddaughter of Mr. Ron Glidewell of Poplar Bluff, MO and Mrs. Layne Snipes of Tupelo, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fly of Tupelo, MS.

Mr. Dickerson is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Scruggs of Tupelo, MS and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hankins of Tupelo, MS and the late Bobby Dickerson.

The bride-elect is a 2012 graduate of Hamilton High School. She graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2014. She will be attending the University of Southern Miss to complete her Bachelors in Entertainment Industry with an emphasis in Film in the Fall.

The prospective groom graduated from Hamilton High School in 2011. He graduated from Blue Mountain College with a Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies with a double minor in English and Social Science. Mr. Dickerson is currently employed as the Minister of Students at Mosaic in Ocean Springs, MS.

The couple will exchange vows at 3:00 in the afternoon, August 1st at First Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS. Reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall. Friends and family are invited to attend.

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Elizabeth Marie Anderson & George Tyler Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gerald Anderson Jr. of Tupelo are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie Anderon to George Tyler Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Lewis of Madison, MS
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donna O’Callaghan and the late Mr. Joe O’Callaghan and the late Mr. Thomas Anderson Sr. and Mary Ruth Anderson, all of Tupelo. Miss Anderson is a 2008 graduate of Tupelo High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications concentrated in Public Relations in 2012 from Mississippi State University where she was vice president and president of MSU Fashion Board. She is currently employeed as social media manager for Libby Story in Ridgeland, MS.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mrs. Judy Lewis and the late Mr. George Lewis of Gulport, MS and the late Mr. J.D. and Mrs. Imagene Hollingsworth of Runnelstown, MS. Mr. Lewis is a 2007 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison, MS. He received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2012 from Mississippi State University and an Associate of Nursing in 2014 from Hinds Community College. He is currently employeed as an registered nurse at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson.
The couple will exchange vows at five o’clock in the afternoon on August 1sr, 2015, at The Chapel of Memories at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. A reception will follow at Historic Hotel Chester, also in Starkville. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Howell of Amory are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Elise Howell, to Wesley Alan Boock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Forbus and the late David Boock of Amory.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Genette Johnson and the late Mr. Kenneth Johnson of Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Howell of Amory.
Miss Howell is a 2010 honor graduate of Hatley High School. She graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2012 with an Associate of Arts degree. In May of 2014, she graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication Science and Disorders.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Richardson of Tupelo and the late Mr. Dewey Parham of Amory and Mrs. Libble Boock and the late Mr. Jim Boock of Amory and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Forbus of Amory.
Mr. Boock is a 2009 graduate of Amory High School. He graduated from Itawamba Community College in 2011 with an Associate of Arts degree. In December of 2014, he graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Sports Administration from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
The couple will exchange vows on August 1, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at Christian Chapel Church of Christ, 60127 Vaughn Road, Amory, Mississippi. A reception will follow at The Old Armory, 101 9th Street South, also in Amory. No invitations are being sent locally. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend the wedding and reception.

Billy and Peggy Williams of Baldwyn announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Brandy Michelle Williams to John David Herring, son of Sam and Patty Herring of Tupelo.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Flavis “Bill” Bishop and the late Helen Rowland Bishop and the late Ruby Ford, all of Baldwyn and the late Oscar Williams, Jr. of Phoenix, AZ. Brandy graduated Salutatorian of Baldwyn High School in 2007, then attended Northeast Mississippi Community College and received an Associates of Arts degree before receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi in 2013. In 2015, Brandy graduated with honors from Itawamba Community College with her Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Care Technology. She is now employed as a Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Lamoise Kingsley Young and the late Horace Young of Tupelo and the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bose Herring of Nettleton. John David graduated with honors from Tupelo High School in 2005, then attended Itawamba Community College and received his Associates of Arts degree in 2008 and his Associates of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology in 2010. John David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2012. He is employed at West Tupelo Medical Clinic as an X-Ray/Lab Technician.
The two will exchange vows August 1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at East Mount Zion Baptist Church in Baldwyn with a reception to follow. All of their family and friends are invited to attend.

Barry and Karen McLaughlin of Pontotoc, Mississippi are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Ann McLaughlin, Seth Austin Cobb, son of Brian and Lori Cobb of New Albany, Mississippi. Miss McLaughlin is the granddaughter of Bazel and Bennie McLaughlin of Hurricane, Mississippi and Harold and the late Ann Reeder of Cherry Creek, Mississippi. Mr. Cobb is the grandson of Johnson and Joyce Grisham of Ingomar, Mississippi and Jimmy and Betty Cobb of Ingomar, Mississippi.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of North Pontotoc High School. Upon high school graduation she attended Itawamba Community College where she was a member of Indian Delegation, drum major of the All American ICC Marching Band, and the 2010 ICC Homecoming Queen. She is a 2013 graduate of the University of Mississippi where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism. The bride-elect holds the position of Executive Assistant for Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley.

The prospective groom graduated from Ingomar High School in 2007. Upon high school graduation he attended the University of Mississippi. While in school he worked for the Ole Miss football team as a student videographer and for the Center for Advance Infrastructure Technology as a research assistant. He received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering then went on to earn his masters of science degree in civil engineering as well. Mr. Cobb is currently employed at Cobb Environmental located in Tupelo, Mississippi.

The couple will exchange vows at Goodlett Manor in Tupelo, Mississippi on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.