Steve and Marieda Gilmore, of Kitts Hill, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Karissa Marie Gilmore, to Ethan Ross Gullett.

Ethan is the son of Pam Gullett and Mark Gullett of Flatwoods, Ky.

Karissa is the granddaughter of Thelma Brown and the late Dale Brown of Pedro, and Betty Gilmore and the late George Gilmore of Kitts Hill. Karissa is a 2008 graduate of Symmes Valley High School and a 2012 graduate of Kentucky Christian University with a degree in elementary education. She is a part-time employee of Russell Primary School.

Ethan is the grandson of Elwood and Carolyn Baldridge of Flatwoods, Ky., and Paul Gullett and the late Yvonne Gullett of Flatwoods, Ky. Ethan is a 2007 graduate of

Russell High School and attended Kentucky Christian University where he played four years of collegiate football and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree. He is attending ACTC, studying chemical operations and is employed by Lowe’s.

The wedding will be 2 p.m. July 28, 2012, at Mamre Baptist Church. A reception will immediately follow in the Church Ministry Center. Friends and family are invited to attend.