The engagement of Joyce Marie King to Duncan Eric Smith, both of Vicksburg, is announced today. Vows will be exchanged at 3 p.m. Nov. 5, 2011, at Zion Travelers Church, 1701 Poplar St. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus, Fisher Ferry Road. Attendance by close friends and relatives is by invitation only.

Miss King is the daughter of the late Samuel and Bernice J. King of Vicksburg. She is the granddaughter of the late Dave and Lucy C. Judge of Vicksburg.

Mr. Smith is the son of the late Herbert Smith Sr. and Annie L. Cosby Smith of Vicksburg. He is the grandson of the late Augusta Ozias, the late Willie Mae Smith Ozias, the late Aaron Cosby and the late Ernestine L. Miller Cosby, all of Vicksburg.

The bride-elect attended Vicksburg High School.

The prospective groom is a 1979 graduate of Vicksburg High School, where he was named All-Big 8 quarterback.

Mr. Smith is lead man at Tyson Foods.