Bess - Walker

Chris and Chris Bess of Millersville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Anne-Marie Bess, to Holt Allen Walker. He is the son of Allan and Sharon Mansell and Gary and Crystal Walker of Jackson.

Bess is a 2010 graduate of Jackson High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University in December. She is employed at Pizza Inn.

Walker is a 2010 graduate of Jackson High School. He expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in business entrepreneurship from Southeast in December. He is employed in the Office of Instructional Technology at Southeast.

An Aug. 3 wedding is planned at Chaumette Winery in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.