Vonda Kaye Lamar and Jason Hopper of Caruthersville, Mo., announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

The bride to be is the daughter of Edward and Donna Lamar of Hayti.

The prospective groom is the son of Kathy Lloyd and Mike Hopper of Kennett and the grandson of Freda Lloyd and Ethel Jackson, both of Kennett.

The wedding will take place at 6 p.m., May 12, 2007, at the Hayti Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Reception will follow at Caruthersville Community Center in Caruthersville, Mo.

All family and friends are invited to attend.