Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:25 am Saturday, June 22, 2002

Lewis, Foster

By Staff
Renee Foster and Rex Lewis, both of Meridian, were married Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at the Church of the Mediator with the Revs. Mike Doborsky and Ann Whitker officiating.
Parents of the couple are Freida and Jerry Hudspeth of Wasilla, Alaska, and Blanche Lewis of Londonderry, N.H.
The bride is the granddaughter of Kate Barnhill of Jackson.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Dr. Chris Jenkins, organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of ivory matte satin. The fitted Basque bodice, sweetheart neckline and illusion sleeves were accented with seed pearls and sequins. Her fully gathered skirt cascaded into a royal cathedral-length train with beaded Alencon lace. She wore the veil her mother wore 40 years ago at her wedding.
Matron of honor was Beth Butler of Meridian. Other attendants were Laurie Foster, Candice Mathieu, Katie Mathieu and Emmy Joyner, all of Meridian, and Margie Stoneman of Seattle.
Brittany Lewis of Meridian was flower girl.
Best man was Craig Nelson of Quitman. Groomsmen and ushers were Robert Lewis and Brian Foster of Meridian, Cannon Schramm of Lawndale, Calif., Butch Lewis of Farmington, N.H., and Jimmy Riendeau of Jefferson, N.H.
Ring bearer was Pete Lewis of Meridian.
Registry attendants was Cindy Leone and Lisa Riendeau. Program attendants were Gay LaPierre and Tina Hudspeth.
A reception was held at D.T. Grinder's following the ceremony.
After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple resides in Meridian.

Also on Franklin County Times
Main Street gets new director
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — New Main Street Director Erica Childers said she hopes to build momentum downtown through community events, business cooperation and in...
Legion will dispose of old flags
Main, News, Russellville, ...
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — As Flag Day (June 14) approaches, officials are encouraging residents with dilapidated U.S. flags to dispose of them safely and properl...
Red Bay OKs website redesign
Main, News, Red Bay, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
June 10, 2026
RED BAY — Town Square Group will redesign the city’s website, a move officials said would improve communication with residents and visitors while help...
Grand jury charges 2 in child porn case
News, Russellville
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The next time Abigail Roberts enters a courtroom will be to say whether she is guilty or not guilty of charges ranging from first-degre...
Sentencing for Dowdy is set for Aug. 4
News, Russellville
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Almost nine months after being convicted of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, Brandy Dowdy will finally learn how long sh...
Progress in education pays off for Alabama
Columnists, Opinion
June 10, 2026
Public education is powered by dedicated educators who believe in Alabama’s children — from the classroom teacher helping a student discover a love of...
Study club prepares for next chapter
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
June 10, 2026
The May dinner meeting of Book Lovers Study Club featured guest speaker Cynthia Geis, GFWC Alabama North District director. Geis and I have been frien...
Bendall takes role in ‘Waiting for Godot’
News, Russellville
Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
June 10, 2026
Konner Bendall has been chasing the stage since he first put on a Santa suit for a school program at seven years old. Now, the Russellville native is ...

Leave a Reply

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