Samantha O. Gowin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah S. Gowin, of Dillwyn, and William Morgan Smith III, son of Robin D. Smith, of Farmville, and the late William M. Smith II, announce their engagement.

Samantha is a 1999 graduate of the Southside School of Nursing. She is employed at the Central Virginia Community Health Center.

Morgan is a 2008 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He is self-employed as a building contractor.

A June 2015 wedding is planned at Johns Memorial Episcopal Church, Farmville.