The engagement of Melinda DeAnn McGaugh to Steven Wesley Aaron Jr., both of Little Rock, Ark., is announced today. Vows will be exchanged at 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 2008, at Bethel Chapel Assembly of God in Parkers Chapel, Ark. A reception will follow at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in El Dorado, Ark. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Miss McGaugh is the daughter of Donald Ray McGaugh and Deborah Ruth McGaugh, both of El Dorado. She is the granddaughter of Glen and Myrtle McGaugh of El Dorado and the late Ruth Holley Davis.

Mr. Aaron is the son of Kyle and Erin Robertson of Benton, Ark., and Steven Wesley Aaron Sr. of Hot Springs, Ark. He is the grandson of Shirley Arnold of Hot Springs and Wesley Aaron of Texarkana, Texas.

The bride-elect attended high school in Vicksburg and received a Bachelor of Science degree in communication disorders from University of Central Arkansas in Conway. She is attending Baptist Nursing School in Little Rock.

Miss McGaugh is employed at Learning Rx in Little Rock.

The prospective groom is a graduate of Woodland Hills High School in Alexander, Ark. He is pursuing a degree in computer drafting and design from ITT Tech.

Mr. Aaron is employed with Lakewood House in Little Rock.