SANDRA KAY JONES
Aug. 7, 1949 – March 29, 2024 Sandra Kay Jones (San), 74, a resident of Montgomery, suddenly passed away on March 29, 2024. Graveside Service was held Friday, March 5, beginning at 11 a.m. at East Chapman Baptist Church Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home directing. San was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and…
Read MoreWILLIAM FRED HYATT
Aug. 29, 1950 – March 31, 2024 William Fred Hyatt, age 73, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Hyatt; sisters, Marie Ainsworth and Rebecca Herring; brother, Johnny Hyatt; and niece, Kim Vickers. He is survived by his sisters,…
Read MoreRUBY FAYE CHAMBLISS
Oct. 6, 1932 – March 31, 2024 Ruby Faye Chambliss, a resident of Greenville passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, April 5, beginning at 12 p.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church with Reverend Blair McBride officiating. The family received friends for visitation…
Read MoreIVA LEE HINSON
Aug. 16, 1943 – April 4, 2024 Iva Lee Hinson, 80, a resident of Montgomery, passed away on April 4, 2024. Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 7, beginning at 2 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Providence Cemetery, Georgiana, with Johnson Funeral Home directing. The family received friends from 1 p.m.…
Read MoreCARRIE SMITH LEE
Aug. 3, 1929 – April 4, 2024 Carrie Smith Lee, 94, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on April 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 9, beginning at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Tyre Bowen and Brother Larry Newton officiating. Burial followed in Bushfield…
Read MoreBILLY CROLEY
Sept. 12, 1939 – April 5, 2024 Billy Croley, age 84, Greenville, died at his home surrounded by family and love on Friday, April 5, 2024. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 9, from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 10,…
Read MoreLeckie Scholarship now open
The “Miss Elizabeth” D. Leckie Scholarship is given annually to deserving Butler County students in hopes they will see the advantage of returning to Butler County to live and work after they complete their education. The scholarship is open to students (former or current) of the Butler County School System, Fort Dale Academy or an…
Read MoreHealthy Kids launches First Steps to Success Scholarship programHealthy Kids launches First Steps to Success Scholarship program
In a bid to bolster educational opportunities and support for young individuals, Healthy Kids has unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, the First Steps to Success Scholarship (FSSS) program. The program, integrated within the organization’s Annual Child Abuse Neglect Prevention Program, aims to empower and uplift alumni of Healthy Kids’ First Steps program by awarding two outstanding…
Read MoreEaster azaleas
These colorful azaleas have been greeting passersby and those attending Easter services at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church on Commerce Street in Greenville for the last week. Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsusi (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas are native to several continents including Asia, Europe and North America.…
Read MoreWomen’s Prayer Breakfast unifies
God was truly glorified as Women of God came together for the Inaugural Women’s History Month Prayer Breakfast. His presence was felt by all who were in attendance. Women of different denominations, races, cultures, social, and economic backgrounds united in prayer, praise, and worship. The love of God permeated the room. We were served an…
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