Archives
 By  Staff Reports Published 
1:11 am Monday, September 6, 2004

Bounds, Caldwell

By Staff
Kelli Caldwell of Bailey and James William Bounds III of DeKalb were married on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Wade Wood officiating.
Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Caldwell of Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. James William Bounds Jr. of DeKalb.
Grandparents of the bride are the late Earnest and Patsy Cross and the late Reginald Caldwell and Irene Caldwell.
Grandparents of the bridegroom are the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy Taylor Able of Duck Hill and Mr. and Mrs. James William Bounds Sr. of DeKalb.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Tammy Miles, pianist and vocalist; Greer Goldman, organist; and Shonda Rose, cousin of the bride, vocalist.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a strapless white satin gown featuring a fitted bodice accented with beading. The skirt flowed into a chapel-length train. For her headpiece, the bride wore an elbow-length veil, edged with crystal jewels and anchored by a tiara.
Chreyl Goodman of Oxford served as maid of honor. Other attendants were Holly Harris Laird of Jackson, and Brandi Bounds and Brook Bounds, both of DeKalb and sisters of the bridegroom.
Kailey Cross of Hickory, cousin of the bride, was flower girl.
The bridegroom's father served as best man. Groomsmen and ushers were Garrett Ogg and Scott Prechter, both of Jackson, and David Dabbs of DeKalb.
Hunter Caldwell of Bailey, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer.
Rice bag attendant was Amber Wood. Program attendant was Stephanie Williamson.
A reception was held at Union Station following the ceremony. Assisting were Dawn Wood, Mitzi Kennedy, Judy Williamson and Sharon Turbyfill.
After a honeymoon in Gatlingburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Bailey.

Also on Franklin County Times
Rural hospitals face challenges: New state tax credit could help
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County’s two hospitals face the same financial pressures confronting rural health care across Alabama even as they remain esse...
Phil Campbell gets ‘clean opinion’ on audit
Main, News, Phil Campbell, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL — Certified public accountant Don Wallace told town council members on Jan. 20 there were no problems with this year’s audit. “This is w...
MLK’s legacy: Blueprint we must follow
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Rev. Bennie “B.J.” Bonner stood before an audience gathered Jan. 19 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration March and described ho...
Elementary students begin Super Citizen program
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
Second and third graders from West Elementary and Russellville Elementary began Liberty Learning Foundation’s Super Citizen program during an event ki...
Book Lovers Study Club explores tea’s role in history
Columnists, News, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
January 28, 2026
Our Book Lovers Study Club’s January meeting highlighted both the Boston Tea Party boycott of English tea and the traditions of afternoon tea. One of ...
Moving from excuses to action in 1 year
Columnists, Opinion
January 28, 2026
In just 12 months, the Trump administration has delivered real results that Americans can see in their daily lives by restoring law and order at our b...
Higgins hired as RHS football coach
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Darrell Higgins has been hired as the new head football coach at Russellville High School. His hiring was announced Saturday following ...
Seal retires from CB&S after 31 years
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Following a 31-year career at CB&S Bank, Beverly Seal is now retired and looking forward to what comes next. While she’s still explorin...

Leave a Reply

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