Michael Gerard Dean and Tara Maria Gorrell

MarkGorrell of Ripley, W.Va., andAbby Gorrell of Parkersburg, W.Va., are honored toannounce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Maria Gorrell, to Michael Gerard Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dean of New Martinsville.

Tara is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan Collegeandis employed by the US Navy.

Michael is a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan Collegeand WheelingJesuit University and is employed by Enterprise Holdings.

An Aug. 21 wedding is planned in Ravenswood, W.Va.