Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
11:12 am Saturday, November 24, 2001

Nov. 18, 2001

By Staff
25th anniversary
Mike and Susan Beesley will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001. They have three children, Michael Jr., Katy and Hunter. Mrs. Beesley is the former Susan G. Stephens of Meridian.
30th anniversary
Don and Linda Queen of Quitman recently celebrated their 30th anniversary by renewing their wedding vows. The ceremony was held in the Chapel of Love in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The Queens were married Oct. 30, 1971, in Portsmouth, Ohio. The couple has three children, Christine Fleming and her husband, Jarod, Donnie Queen and his wife, Chastidy, and Lindsey Queen; and one granddaughter, Kira Fleming.
50th anniversary
Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Ethridge will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception in the Gold Room at East Central Community College in Decatur. The event will be Sunday, Dec. 2, from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Mrs. Ethridge is the former Virginia Marble of Edinburg and Dr. Ethridge is a former Meridianite. The couple were married by the Rev. A.M. Schultz, the pastor of Meridian's Highland Methodist Church, on Dec. 1, 1951. Their daughters, Marietta Curry of Jackson, Janet Ethridge of Mobile, Ala., and Katherine Rawson of Meridian along with their grandchildren will host the event. Family and friends are invited to attend. The couple requests no gifts.

Also on Franklin County Times
2 pieces of turnout gear lost during fire
Main, News, Phil Campbell
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Two turnout jackets were damaged during a Thanksgiving Day structure fire while firefighters were conducting an interior attack. Fire ...
Council to renew fines and notices
Main, News, Phil Campbell
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — Enforcement actions for a group of deteriorating downtown buildings will resume after council members voted Dec. 16 in favor of the ac...
Public donations make baby box possible
Main, News, Russellville, ...
Alyssa Sutherland For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — City Council members have approved the purchase of a Safe Haven Baby Box using funds donated for that purpose. Two different families, ...
EMS train for K-9 emergency treatment
Franklin County, Main, News, ...
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
December 24, 2025
FLORENCE – Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaret Yancey and his K-9 officer Mateo have only been together for a few months, but the pair have already...
West Elementary hosts ‘Polar Express’ celebration
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE -- West Elementary School marked the Christmas season with a series of activities centered on music, generosity and long-standing holiday...
Innovate Alabama critical to state’s economic future
Columnists, Opinion
December 24, 2025
Alabama has long been recognized for its success in industrial and manufacturing recruitment. Our state offers aggressive incentives and support to at...
Cultura Garden Club celebrates Christmas
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
December 24, 2025
By Susie Hovater Malone Columnist Christmas for Cultura Garden Club members this year meant gathering around a table, sharing food made with care and ...
THS assistant principal gets championship ring
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
December 24, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Tharptown High School’s faculty surprised Assistant Principal Sherry Parker with a championship ring recognizing her role on the 1981 V...

Leave a Reply

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