Cleveland Smith IV of Natchez and Ursula Frazier of New Orleans announce the engagement of their daughter, Kirya Smith to Rashaun Bates, son of Ronnie Bates and Frances Bates of Natchez. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Theresa M. Blanton of Natchez.

She is a graduate of Natchez High School.

She is employed by Corrections Corporation of America in Natchez.

She is the granddaughter of the late Mary Latham, the late Julia Hunt both of Natchez and Cleveland Smith III of Tupelo.

The groom-to-be is a graduate of Natchez High School.

He is employed by BP Oil Company in Houma, La.

He is the grandson of L.T. Good and the late Edward Good of Natchez and the late Elijah and Pearlina Bates of Natchez.

The wedding will be 5 p.m., Saturday, April 19, 2014, at The Shrine Club in Natchez.

A reception will follow.

Family and friends are invited.