Parker-Lewallen

SCOTT CITY, Mo. -- Melba Parker of Scott City and Verlon Parker of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jean Parker, to Ronnie Dale Lewallen. He is the son of Ron and Brenda Lewallen of Holcomb, Mo.

Parker is a 1996 graduate of Scott City High School. She received an associate's degree from Three Rivers Community College, and is enrolled in the respiratory therapy program. She is employed at Drury Lodge.

Lewallen is a 1996 graduate of Holcomb High School, received an associate's degree from Three Rivers College and a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University. He is baseball coach at North Pemiscot High School.

A Sept. 14 wedding is planned at Christ Church of the Heartland in Cape Girardeau.