Engagements

Grigg-Lawrence

Christa Grigg of Springdale and Jared Lawrence of Bentonville plan to marry April 19, 2013, at Magnolia Gardens in Springdale.

The bride is the daughter of Trisha and Cliff Copher of Springdale. She is the granddaughter of Seletha Bilderback of Fayetteville, Dorothy Copher of Springdale, the late Rev. Calvin Bilderback and the late Bob Copher.

She is the director at Grace Child Care in Springdale.

The groom is the son of Jill and John Lawrence of Bentonville. He is the grandson of Joe Ann and the Rev. Wilbur Stanley of Joshua, Texas, and the late Tena and Paul Lawrence.

He works at Walmart in Bentonville

Moore-Brightwell

Hayley Nicole Moore of Rogers and Jarrod Mark Brightwell of Conway plan to marry at 3:30 p.m. May 18, 2013, at Lakeview Church in Cave Springs.

The bride is the daughter of Charlene and Buddy Goodhart of Rogers and Victoria and Donnie Moore of Bentonville. She is the granddaughter of Monnie L. Martin of Bella Vista, Shirley and Burdell Craig of Haileyville, Okla., the late Charles F. Goodman and the late Allen E. Martin.

She is a project manager at Sam’s Club in Bentonville. She is a 2011 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a 2006 graduate of Rogers High School.

The groom is the son of Robbie and Mark Brightwell of Conway. He is the grandson of Mattie and George Ball of Batesville and the late Katie and Dean Brightwell.

He is an engineer with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department in Harrison. He is a 2011 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a 2006 graduate of Conway High School.

Hunt-Shillings

Brittany Hunt of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Mason Shillings of Pine Bluff plan to marry April 20, 2013, at St. Anthony’s on the Creek in Lowell.

The bride is the daughter of the late Sandi and Terry Thomas. She is the granddaughter of Treva and Ron Chouinard of Fayetteville, Louis Thomas of Central America and Eileen and Ron Ragsdale of Draper, Utah. She is the mother of Brett Gilliam, Tyler Gilliam and Rylee Hunt.

The groom is the son of Melba and Dale Shillings of Springdale. He is the grandson of Herbert Matthews of Springdale, the late Elaine Matthews and the late Iva and Clyde Shillings. He is the father of Marie Shillings.

He is the inventory manager at Williams Tractor in Fayetteville. He is a 2000 graduate of Southeast Arkansas College with an associate degree and a 1998 graduate of Watson Chapel High School.

McBroom-Avitts

Nicole McBroom of West Fork and Alex Avitts of Springdale plan to marry May 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church of Fayetteville.

The bride is the daughter of Marie and David McBroom of West Fork. She is the granddaughter of Charles Johnson of West Fork, Marty and Russell McBroom and Connie and Merlin Hopper, all of Tulsa, Okla.

She is pursuing a master’s degree in early childhood education at the University of Arkansas.

The groom is the son of Deborah and Stephen Avitts of Springdale. He is the grandson of Shirley Wolfe of Greenwood.

He works at Fast Signs. He is a 2010 graduate of NorthWest Arkansas Community College with an associate degree in graphic design.

Morris-Johnson

Heavenly Dawn Morris of Bentonville and Kevin Johnson of Springdale plan to marry April 13, 2013, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Springdale.

The bride is the daughter of Judy Howser of Bentonville and Robert Hartsel of Cartersville, Ga. She is the mother of Dakota McMillan of California and Candice Morris.

She works at J.B. Hunt in fleet support. She is a 2011 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a 1993 graduate of Bentonville High School.

The groom is the son of Dorcas and William Johnson of Springdale. He is father of Darin Johnson of Colcord, Okla., and Nicholas and Wyatt Johnson of Fayetteville.

He works for George’s Inc. on the vaccination crew.

Simpson-McCoy

Dee Anne Simpson of Mountain Home and Matthew Joe McCoy of Elkins plan to marry at 6 p.m. April 13, 2013, at Farmington United Methodist Church.

The bride is the daughter of Jill and Mark Simpson of Farmington. She is the granddaughter of the late Beth and John Ferguson and the late Melladeen and DC Simpson.

She works at the Holiday Inn Express in Fayetteville. She is a graduate of NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a business degree and a graduate of Mountain Home High School.

The groom is the son of Kelly and Donnie McCoy of Elkins. He is the grandson of Joyce and Alfred Joe McCoy and Mary Jo Woodruff, all of Fayetteville and the late Ned Wayne Woodruff.

He works for Midland Industrial Service of Rogers. He is a graduate of Elkins High School.