Lady Panthers close season
Georgiana lady Panthers are pictured with sad emotions as their season ended with a loss to Elba in the second round of girls AHSAA basketball playoffs on Wed, Feb. 14, at Garrett Coliseum. Georgiana lost (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreEagle diamond actions starts
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles opened their baseball season with two big wins on the road. In their 18-1 victory over Hooper Academy on Thursday, Feb. 15, junior shortstop Benton Taylor (pictured) went 3-4 at the plate with four RBIs, and senior catcher Owen McNeal was 3-5 with five RBI’s. Senior pitcher Cole Whiddon was awarded the…
Read MoreMARY NELL POOLE MOORER
Mary Nell Poole Moorer, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the age of 83. She lay in repose from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mt Ida Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, and from 2-5 p.m. at Carter Rice & West Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 12 noon…
Read MoreMARVIN EARL HAWKINS
Marvin Earl Hawkins, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at the age of 65. Visitation was held from 2-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Carter Rice & West Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, with Minister Timothy…
Read MoreFRANCES KAY MCNEIL
Feb. 28, 1960 – Feb. 15, 2024 Frances “Kay” McNeil, 63, a resident of Greenville, passed away Feb. 15, 2024. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in McKenzie. The family received friends for visitation beginning at 9…
Read MoreBETTY JOYCE CROOK
Dec. 11, 1942 – Feb. 15, 2024 Betty Joyce Crook, a resident of Fostoria, passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2024, at the age of 81. Graveside Services were held Saturday, Feb. 17, beginning at 1 p.m. at New Bethel Braggs Cemetery in Braggs with Reverend Jim Free and Reverend Steve Stephens officiating and Dunklin…
Read MoreMICHAEL PAUL GUNTER
Nov. 15, 1951 – Feb. 16, 2024 Michael Paul Gunter, 72, of Honoraville, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1951 to Paul and Betty Gunter. Mike was affectionately known as Coach Gunter to many. From 1977-1989, Mike coached and taught science at Monroe Academy, Hooper Academy, and Fort Dale…
Read MoreRobert Eugene Cruikshank
Jan. 7, 1931 – Feb. 16, 2024 The Reverend Robert Eugene Cruikshank was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Newton, W.V., the first child of Gerald and Thelma Hopkins Cruikshank. He departed this life on Feb. 16, 2024, at his home in Greenville. Robert served honorably for 14 years in the United States Air Force from…
Read MoreWILLA DELL SEXTON
Sept. 10, 1945 – Feb. 17, 2024 Willia Dell Sexton, a resident of Honoraville, passed away on Feb. 17, 2024, at the age of 78. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Old Lodge Cemetery in Honoraville with Brother Danny Dean officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home…
Read MoreQuilting Guild meets
Seventeen members of The Heart of Alabama Quilt Guild met for its second monthly meeting Saturday, Feb. 10, at Coffee Cup Quilting in Greenville. Club members are excited about the opportunity to mingle monthly with like-minded crafters and share ideas. New members are encouraged to join the guild which meets the second Saturday of each…
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