Eagle Dance Team attends camp
The Fort Dale Academy Dance Team attended the UDA Dance Camp at Auburn University June 23 – 26. During this four day event, each girl learned different routines as well as the required routine for UDA All American. Each had to perform individually and all four members were selected as UDA All Americans. Pictured from…
Read MoreBRENDA J. SCRUGGS
Nov. 3, 1955 – May 17, 2024 Brenda J. Scruggs, loving mother of two, passed away on May 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Tyler Lissenby. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Kelley; son, Chris Kervin; and grandchildren, Kyle Lissenby, Hunt Murphy, and Lane Kervin. Brenda was born Nov. 3,…
Read MoreCHARLES MAYO KENNEDY
July 23, 1943 – June 19, 2024 Charles Mayo Kennedy, age 80, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama surrounded by his closest friends. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Greenville, and was…
Read MoreDURWOOD BRUCE MOODY
March 20, 1948 – June 21, 2024 Durwood Bruce Moody, a resident of Montgomery, went to his eternal home on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 76. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 25, beginning at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church Cemetery, located in Greenville, with Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Durwood…
Read MoreELIZABETH ANN JACKSON
Nov. 28, 1955 – June 21, 2024 Elizabeth Ann Jackson, a resident of Greenville, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 68. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 26, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Lane Simmons and Minister Charles Box officiating and Dunklin Funeral…
Read MoreKERVIN DEWAYNE MITCHELL
Dec/ 20, 1981 – June 23, 2024 Kervin Dewayne Mitchell, age 42, a resident of Andalusia, passed away on June 23, 2024 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. Dewayne was preceded in death by his father, Billy Mitchell, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Angeleon K. Mitchell; wife, Jamie Miller Mitchell; two sons, Cory Mitchell…
Read MoreRONNIE GENE DUKE
Aug. 6, 1953 – June 25, 2024 Ronnie “Gene” Duke, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, at the age of 70. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Elizabeth Duke. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra Duke; children, Rachel Duke Turner (Chris)…
Read MoreButler County Health Department a total loss
The Butler County Health Department burned early Sunday morning, June 30. All that remains is a brick wall shell, basically a total loss. According to Butler County EMA Director RosieTill, the fire alarm for the building started around 3:30 a.m. The State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the possible cause of the fire but as…
Read MoreJune Jam: Greenville Style
BY BRUCE BRANUM June Jam at the historic Ritz Theater in Greenville is set for Thursday, June 27, and will feature up to 10 local artists and as special guest from Sweden, Edward Johansson. There will be a silent auction at 6 p.m. to benefit the Roberta Gamble Art Scholarship. Greenville Arts Council Director…
Read MoreWildflowers are blooming
These yellowish-orange wildflowers can be found in the front yard of Eddie and Carol Pope on Oak Street in Greenville. Behind them can be seen zinnias and buttons. If you take a drive through the countryside you can find many more varieties. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
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