Published: July 19, 2009 08:32 am      

Hayes-Royal engagement

Alison Denae Hayes and Rusty Joe Royal have announced their engagement and plans to marry on December 19, 2009 at the First Christian Church in Woodward.

Alison is the daughter of Greg and Sheri Hayes of May. She is the granddaughter of Carl and Dorothy Hayes of May and Eddie and Judy Hahne of Okmulgee. She is a 2006 graduate of Laverne High School and is currently a senior at the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in elementary education.

Rusty is the son of Richard and Deryla Royal of Arnett. He is the grandson of Deryl and the late Edith Lamunyon of Arnett and John and Rita Royal of Hydro. Rusty is a 2005 graduate of Arnett High School and will graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma in December with a bachelor of business administration degree in finance. Rusty is currently employed by Citizens Bank of Edmond as the senior personal banker of the Coffee Creek Branch.