Brunke - Thompson

Tony and Phyllis Brunke of Jackson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodie Leigh Brunke, to Billy Joe Thompson III. He is the son of Billy Joe and Robin Thompson Jr. of Jackson.

Brunke received a bachelor of science degree in agri-business from Southeast Missouri State University. She is an independent distributor with Premier Designs Jewelry.

Thompson received an associate degree in industrial electricity from Linn State Technical College. He is party manager at Fairfield Nodal of Sugar Land, Texas.

An Oct. 27 wedding is planned at Scatterridge Lodge in Gatlinburg, Tenn.