Faulkner-Cox

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Faulkner of New Madrid, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Nicole Faulkner, to Sgt. Christopher T. Cox. He is the son of Connie Bradford of Nixa, Mo.

Faulkner is a 2001 graduate of New Madrid County Central High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in advertising from Southeast Missouri State University in May 2005. She is employed in the pharmacy at Walgreen Drug Store.

Cox is a 1994 graduate of Nixa High School. He is serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and is the noncommissioned officer in charge of recruiting in Sikeston, Mo.

A July 10 wedding is planned in Sikeston.