Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
1:03 am Saturday, June 15, 2002

Walker, Thornton

By Staff
John and Bonnie Walker of Decatur announce the engagement of their daughter, Mae Nicole, to Neil Thornton, son of Cliff Thornton of Trinity, Ala., and Suzi McDill of Decatur.
The wedding will be Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 4 p.m. at Clarke Venable Memorial Baptist Church in Decatur.
Miss Walker is the granddaughter of Charles T. McMullan of Decatur and the late Emma Mae McMullan, and Billie Jean Walker of Tylertown and the late Charles Lee Walker.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Newton County High School and East Central Community College. She currently attends Mississippi State University-Meridian campus, majoring in general business administration.
She is employed with Union Planters Bank of Meridian.
Mr. Thornton is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Horton of Union, and the Rev. and Mrs. Clifton Thornton of Lawrence.
The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Newton County Academy and East Central Community College. He is employed with Kansas City Southern Railroad of Meridian.
A reception will be held at the church following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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 *