JOYCE UNDERWOOD MCCRAW
Aug. 8, 1934 – May 9, 2024 Joyce Underwood McCraw, daughter of Clarence James and Rose Joyce Underwood, was born on August 8, 1934, in Trenton, N.J., and died on May 9, 2024, in Greenville, Ala. She and Edward Fishburne McCraw of Anniston, Ala., were married in 1960. And in 1970, the McCraw’s moved to…
Read MoreJANE BOSWELL
June 27, 1953 – May 12, 2024 Jane Boswell, age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham with Justin Owens, Tyler Owens, and Katherine Lee at her side. Graveside Services were held Thursday, May 16, beginning at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park with Minister Jerry Barlow officiating and…
Read MoreGene Hudson remembered
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard There is so much that can be said about the Life and Legacy of Mr. Eugene R. Hudson. Where do I begin? As I pondered that question, I realized that I would have to start with my beginning with him as a little girl at First Missionary Baptist…
Read MoreAchiever Scholarship winners announced
Thursday evening, May 2, Fort Dale Academy senior Alli Butts and McKenzie School senior Jayden McMillian were named 2024 Achiever Award recipients during the 27th annual event held this year at the Wendell Mitchell Conference Center on the LBWCC Greenville campus. They will each receive a $3,500 scholarship towards their college expenses. The Achiever Award…
Read MoreWe have a winner
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard We have a winner! The second annual Hank Williams Sr. Talent Showcase held this past Saturday evening at the historic Georgiana Opry House Theater was finally concluded. Six of the most talented young artists from as far away as New Smyrna Beach, Fla. competed for a first…
Read MoreGeorgiana water and sewer upgrades underway
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The City of Georgiana has new waterworks and sewer upgrades underway. The upgrades are courtesy of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant and loan. The grant was approved and fully funded in 2021 for just short of nine-million dollars. Ninety percent is an official grant and…
Read MoreKIMBERLY ANNE MATTHEWS
Nov. 27, 1962 – May 3, 2024 Kimberly Anne Matthews, age 61, a resident of Greenville, passed away May 3, 2024. She was born Nov. 27, 1962. Funeral service will be held from St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. The family will begin accepting visitors at 2 p.m. A Celebration of…
Read MoreULYSIS BLACK
Nov. 16, 1939 – May 3, 2024 Ulysis Black, age 84, of Georgiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, May 7, beginning at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Mike Philips officiating. The family began…
Read MoreSCOTT PAUL YOUNG
Oct. 7, 1954 – May, 1, 2024 Scott Paul Young, age 69, a resident of Honoraville, passed away on May 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, May 4, beginning at 2 p.m. at Lifeline Church in Greenville, with Brother Bruce Coker officiating. The family received friends for visitation…
Read MoreEUGENE R. HUDSON
Jan. 3, 1932 – April 30, 2024 Eugene R. Hudson, son of James (Jimmie) Lee and Annie W. Hudson was born on Jan. 3, 1932 in Montgomery. He passed away April 30, 2024. At the age of nine, Eugene confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined the North Montgomery Baptist Church. As a…
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