Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
9:10 am Saturday, November 17, 2001

Keene, Church

By Staff
Sharon Rae Church of Meridian and Christopher James Keene of Collinsville were married Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church with the Rev. James Ruffin officiating.
Parents of the couple are Ray Church and Teresa Church of Meridian and Kaye Mayatt of Collinsville.
Grandparents of the bride are Charles Lowery of Russell and the late Dorothy Lowery, and George and Ruth Church of Meridian.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are the late Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Zimmerman.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Lori McMullen, pianist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a formal two-tone gown of ivory platinum matte satin. The spaghetti strap bodice featured a fitted Basque waistline and was adorned with Alencon lace and pearls. The semi-full skirt fell into a sweep train.
To complete the ensemble the bride wore a two-tiered veil trimmed in edge cording attached to a headpiece of flowers and pearls.
Matron of honor was Jennifer Wilson of Birmingham. Jamie Elam of Meridian served as best man.
A reception was held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony.
After a honeymoon in Orange Beach, Ala., the couple resides in Collinsville.

Also on Franklin County Times
Baker unseats Murray for Franklin Co. District 1 seat
Franklin County, News, Z - News Main
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 17, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — District 1 residents in Franklin County will have a new commissioner in November after Curtis Baker defeated incumbent Grayson Murray i...
Attempted murder is added to shooting charges
Main, News, Russellville, ...
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
June 17, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — A Tuscumbia man now faces an attempted murder charge in addition to the 23 other criminal charges he faces after admitting to shooting ...
County receives $5K for 250th events
Main, News, Russellville
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
June 17, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County will receive $5,000 in funding for events related to celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The Alabama USA Semiquincent...
New sign honors Keeton’s community service
Main, News, Red Bay, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 17, 2026
RED BAY — The quarter- mile Hoyt Keeton Walking Trail now has a new sign. Keeton family members, city officials and community supporters recently gath...
Franklin had 13% of advocacy center cases
Main, News, Russellville, ...
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
June 17, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Andrea’s Arbor in Franklin County accounted for 13% of cases recorded in 2025 by Cramer Children’s Advocacy Center. Andrea’s Arbor is a...
UNA ups tuition $300 for undergrads
News
Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
June 17, 2026
FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama Board of Trustees is considering a tuition and fee schedule Friday that will increase undergraduate costs b...
EAST FRANKLIN ATHLETIC EVENT
High School Sports, Sports
June 17, 2026
ALL PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED/EAST FRANKLIN JUNIOR HIGH 10 For 10 Club Boys A-Team basketball awards Boys B-Team basketball awards Cheerleader awards Girls b...
Main Street hosts ‘Summer on Jackson’
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 17, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — People gathered downtown Saturday evening for “Summer on Jackson,” a Main Street event featuring food, shopping and family activities. ...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *