Sam and Lisa Soverns of Vicksburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Claire, to Richard Ozell Hearn. Mr. Hearn is the son of James S. and Edna Hearn of Redwood.

Miss Soverns is the granddaughter of Harold and Shirley Soverns of Vicksburg and William and Linda Parrett of Clinton.

Mr. Hearn is the grandson of the late Claude and Mary Hearn and the late Buford and Vallie Coody.

The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Vicksburg High School. She received certification as a license practical nurse from Hinds Community College.

Miss Soverns is a clinic nurse at River Region Medical Center.

The prospective groom attended Warren Central High School and is a member of Union Carpenters Local No. 318.

The wedding will be at 2 p.m. March 24, 2012, at Bovina Baptist Church. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center at the church. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. No in-town invitations will be sent.