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Annie R. Ivory of Natchez, announces the engagement of her daughter, Veronica Ivory to Steven Simpson, the son of Dianne Simpson.

The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late Herman Phipps of Natchez.

The bride is a 1988 graduate of North Natchez High School and a graduate of Jackson State University with a degree in accounting.

She is a CPA employed with an insurance company in Dallas, TX.

She is the granddaughter of the late Katie and George Phipps and the late Addie and Alex Davis.

The groom is a 1987 graduate of North Natchez High School and served in the Marines.

He is an Owner Operator of Big Rig Express Trucking.

He is the grandson of the late Clara and Emile Simpson and the late Stella and Alonzo Brown.

The wedding will be in Natchez and formal invitations will be sent.