The son of Jim and Vicci Ross of Essex, the prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Richland High School and Hannibal-LaGrange College, and has a Master degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He is employed with the New Madrid County R-1 School District as an elementary counselor and basketball coach.
Plans are underway for a June 28 wedding at the New Madrid Baptist Church.

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