John and Della Rogers of Okolona and Houston, MS are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Elaine Rogers, to George Gladney, Jr. of Banner, MS.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late J.T. Ezell a.k.a. Scrap of Houston, MS. She attended Houston High School and is currently employed by Ark-ell Springs in Houlka, MS.

The groom is the son of Loren and the late Clyde Gladney of Banner, MS and the grandson of Clemete Gladney of Bruce, MS and Queen Osby of Water Valley, MS. He attended Bruce High School, a member of the National Guard of Calhoun City, and is currently employed by United Chair in Bruce.

The wedding will be held on April 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Center Hill M.B. Church. Reception will be held at House of Joy in Okolona, MS. The public is invited to attend.