2024 Achiever Award nominees
SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Twenty of Butler County’s top student-athletes are vying for the honor of being named the recipient of the 27th annual Butler County Achiever Award. The title also carries a $3,500 scholarship to the female and male recipient, which is made possible through the sponsorships and donations from local businesses, organizations,…
Read MoreLady Eagles softball headed to state
Fort Dale Academy softball ended their regular season 18-15 ranked 4th in AAA Region 2. The Lady Eagles will advance to the AISA state tournament at Lagoon Park on May 2. Pictured is catcher RG Hartley with an out at home under the watchful eye of referee Daniel Ingram. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreFDA recognizes seniors
Fort Dale Academy recognized their senior baseball and softball players in a combined ceremony on April 9. Their teammates lined up along the baselines as baseball coach Marshall Watts and softball coach Jesse Arnold presented each senior with a photo plaque. Pictured (L-R) are: Owen McNeal, Mary Ellen Simmons, Cade Lakes, Alli Butts, Parker McNeal,…
Read MoreISAAC ALLEN SMITH
Sept. 25, 1963 – April 11, 2024 Mr. Isaac Allen Smith, 60, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on April 11, 2024. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Stacey Harrell officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. Burial followed in Providence Cemetery, Georgiana.…
Read MoreRANDALL KEVIN TAYLOR
Jan. 6, 1971 – April 13, 2024 Randall Kevin Taylor, a resident of Greenville, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 53. Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 19, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Sister Shari Miniard and Brother Tracey Stinson officiating and Dunklin…
Read MoreROGER DALE SEXTON
May 15, 1961 – April 15, 2024 Roger Dale Sexton, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 62. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 20, beginning at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Rickey Crysell officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. …
Read MoreKENNETH CARTER
Kenneth Carter Funeral Service was held Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. from First Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Lionel Davis, Sr., officiated, Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreBOBBY TYSON BRANUM
Jan. 2, 1931 – April 17, 2024 Bobby Tyson Branum, age 93, a resident of Greenville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 17, 2024. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Johnson Funeral Home in Georgiana. Visitation began at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.…
Read MoreLESLIE TYRONE MOSELY, II
July, 10, 1969 – April 18, 2024 Leslie Tyrone “Moe” Moseley II, a resident of Luverne, passed away on April 18, 2024, at the age of 54. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 25, beginning at 11 a.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church with Brother Blair McBride officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.…
Read MoreSoon to Bloom!
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard There is a buzz in the air this spring, and it is coming from more than just the busy bees. The vision for Greenville gardens continues to blossom with an event hosted by the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sasanqua Garden Club. Acclaimed garden designer and…
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