Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Richardson of Natchez and Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gehring of Brandon announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Richardson to Patrick Thomas, son of Donna Thomas of Brandon and Rodney Thomas of Bentonia.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Brandon High School and is employed by Oakdale Animal Hospital in Brandon.

She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Shirley Ware of Batesville, the late J.K. Greer of Batesville and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Nash of Meadville.

The groom-to-be is also a graduate of Brandon High School and is employed by Safelite Auto Glass in Pearl.

He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas of Jackson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Don Calfee of Hattiesburg.

The wedding will be 6 p.m. at Clyde and Marie’s Bed and Breakfast in Forest. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

Formal invitations will be sent.