Panthers enjoy steak dinner
The Georgiana School Panther varsity boys’ state championship team, coaches, cheerleaders and other were given a T-bone steak dinner recently by Hudson Funeral Service. Eugene Hudson said, “We are proud of the Panthers. This proves what a team can do. You displayed good sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork. To coach Norris, the south end of the…
Read MoreLady Tiger seniors honored
On Thursday, before the Greenville High Tiger Lady Tiger softball team’s game against Monroe High School, the seniors for GHS were honored with a framed jersey and roses. Pictured (L-R) are Jamie Howard (GHS principal), Skylar Bates, JaLiah McMeans, TaJaylen Smith, Lauren Bowen, Tamaya Joseph, and Brandon Smith (head softball coach). The Tigers won their…
Read MoreGoing for the green
By Glenn Branum It’s considered one of the hardest things to do in sports; hit a long straight tee shot. And not to mention bunker shots and hitting long irons into the wind. All that just to have to make a 10-foot putt under pressure. Competitive golf is not for the faint hearted. Greenville…
Read MoreG’ana softball nails win
The Georgiana School Lady Panther softball team had a big win against Wilcox-Central 17-6. Zoe Conway is pictured hurling one of many strikes. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreEagle boys fall to Bessemer
Fort Dale varsity baseball lost their three-game series with Bessemer 0-3 last week bringing their region record to 1-8 with only the Monroe Academy series to left play in regional action. Safe at 3rd: Junior center fielder Dain Winters is safe on a slide into third base in the Eagles’ April 2 game versus Bessemer. (Kathy Pickens…
Read MoreWILLIAM L. BURNETT
Sept. 26, 1974 – March 19, 2024 William L. Burnett Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 31, 2024, 4 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Hawkins officiating and Hudson Funeral Service directing Mr. William L. Burnett was born on September 26, 1974 to the late William Hawkins and Elizabeth B. James. He departed…
Read MoreBENNIE GAYLE SHANKLIN
Jan. 5, 1956 – March 19, 2024 Bennie Gayle Shanklin Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 31, 2024, 11 a.m. at Union Missionary Baptist church Greenville. Dr. Jonathan Townsend pastored and arrangement was made by Hudson Funeral Service, Greenville. On Tuesday evening, March 19, at 9:53 p.m., Bennie Gayle peacefully transitioned into the open loving…
Read MoreWEHR LEE POWELL
March 21, 1950 – March 21, 2024 Wehr Lee (Teeludy) Powell Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 30, 2024, 1 p.m. at Lomax Hannon. Burial followed in Salem Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Jason Presley and Pastor Dr. Mark Hawkins officiated, Hudson Funeral Service directed. Wehr Lee Powell, 74, transitioned from life to everlasting life…
Read MoreCUMI SEXTON CRUM
April 16, 1936 – March 24, 2024 Cumi Sexton Crum, 87, a resident of Baytown, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2024. Graveside Service was held Monday, April 8, beginning at 2 p.m. at Cool Springs Cemetery, Panola, Ala., with Johnson Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Cumi was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She…
Read MoreFLORENCE BEASLEY RODGERS
July 21, 1938 – March 29, 2024 Mrs. Florence Beasley Rodgers, 86, a resident of Red Level, passed away on March 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, April 2, beginning at 2 p.m. at Brooks Baptist Church, Red Level, with Brother Tyre Bowen officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. Burial…
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