Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
9:02 am Saturday, August 30, 2003

Ivey, Evans

By Staff
Audrey Leigh Evans and Jacob Ashton Ivey were married Saturday, June 21, 2003, at 5 p.m. at Cooper's Chapel United Methodist Church in Quitman. The Rev. Dale Eakes of Louin officiated at the double-ring ceremony.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. William G. Evans, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Ivey, all of Quitman.
Grandparents of the bride are Hazel Harrell of Quitman and the late Glyn L. Harrell, Marie Evans of Quitman and Mr. and Mrs. Grady Evans of Plentywood, Mont.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude Manley, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ivey, all of Quitman.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Wendell Carney, pianist; and Jason Ivey, brother of the bridegroom, vocalist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a pearl matte satin strapless gown with cafe colored embroidery edging at the neckline, waistline and hemline of the A-line skirt that flowed into a chapel-length train. Her one tier cathedral-length veil was edge with cording. She carried a mixed bouquet of green and Virginia white roses accented with bare grass and tied with a satin ribbon.
Meridith Shepherd of Quitman, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lane Scott and Kristen Rolison, both of Quitman, Tiffany Cooper of Gulfport, Emily Green of Laurel and Dana Barry of Purvis.
The father of the bridegroom served as best man. Groomsmen were Jason Ivey of Nashville, Will Evans of Quitman, brother of the bride, John Ishee of Pachuta, Michael Oates of Quitman and Brent Barry of Purvis.
Ushers were Daniel Seguin of Gulfport, Mark Weaver of Newton and McElvin Shepherd of Quitman, all cousins of the bride, Matt Mayo of Quitman and Shaun Toney of Desoto.
Shae Miller was registry attendant.
On the eve of the wedding, the parents of the bridegroom hosted a rehearsal dinner.
A reception was was held in the garden at Middleton Place, the Colonial home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Shepherd Jr., following the ceremony. The couple arrived for the reception and left for their honeymoon in a 1928 Ford Speedster.
Tea girls were Brooke Boney and Ashton Stewart. Ashley Giardina served as registry attendant at the reception.
Assisting at the reception were Linda Mayo, Sarah Pierce, Dianne Holloman, Peggy Doggett, Sharon Holloman and Lola Sumrall.
After a honeymoon in Seaside, Fla., the couple resides in Birmingham, Ala.

Also on Franklin County Times
The sky turned black, and he lived to tell it
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
By Brady Petree, Addie Broadfoot For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — By the time April 27, 2011, arrived, Rodney Smith had already grown accustomed to the warnings. For days, sirens had gone off across F...
EMA warns: Don’t rely on storm sirens
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County EMA Director Mary Glass said outdoor warning sirens should not be residents’ primary alert system during severe weather...
Ex-principal recalls lost students, teacher
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
SEARED IN THEIR MEMORIES
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
April 29, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — On the morning of April 27, 2011, Phil Campbell Elementary School (PCES) Principal Jackie Ergle was aware of the threat of severe weat...
West Elementary hosts Careers on Wheels
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — West Elementary students climbed into concrete trucks, explored emergency vehicles, and learned about skilled trades during the school’...
Cultura Garden Club spotlights pollinators
Columnists, News, Opinion, ...
HERE AND NOW
April 29, 2026
Bees, butterflies and plenty of garden talk filled the room as Cultura Garden Club members gathered at North Highlands Church of Christ in Russellvill...
State should broaden its readiness definition
Columnists, Opinion
April 29, 2026
Families across Alabama are asking hard and necessary questions about what’s next for their high school students. What’s the right path for my child? ...
Local group seeks to help veterans
Franklin County, News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Veterans in Franklin County who need help with groceries, transportation, meals, wellness checks and caregiver support may not always k...
Free CPR, home safety programs offered
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 29, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The Russellville Fire Department is offering free CPR classes, smoke detector installation and home safety inspections as part of an ex...

Leave a Reply

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