Steve and Nelda Ebsen of Bartonville, Texas; together with Larry and Kathy Smith of Denton; and David F. Nickell, Jr. of Mesquite are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Rita Annabeth Ebsen and David Francis Nickell, III. Rita is the granddaughter of the late Chief and Rita Benson; and the late Andy and Jessie Ebsen, all of Lewisville. David is the grandson of Bill and Jessie Rodgers; the late O'Neal War, all of Longview; Betty Lu Nickell and the late David F. Nickell of San Benito; and C.W. and Marie Smith of Gatesville.
The bride-elect is currently employed with Village Chiropractic in Highland Village.
The prospective groom is currently employed with Assist to Sell in Denton.
Rita and David will be married on December 3, 2005 at Denton Bible Church in Denton.