MOLLIE JOYCE MCLENDON
April 7, 1930 – Dec. 16, 2023 Mollie Joyce McLendon, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Dec. 16, 2023 at the age of 93. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Bro. John Girley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received friends for visitation…
Read MoreJOHN ALBERT BEVERLY
June 11, 1940 – Dec. 16, 2023 John Albert Beverly, a resident of Honoraville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the age of 83. Funeral Services were held Thursday, Dec. 21, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Hogwood officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The…
Read MoreDANNY ACREMAN
April 19, 1968 – Dec. 21, 2023 Mr. Danny Acreman, 55, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Dec. 21, 2023. A Funeral Service was held at Johnson Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. with Brother Stacey Gaston officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. The family began receiving friends for visitation at…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS AT THE RITZ A COMMUNITY TREAT
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School Band and Boosters presented their 5th annual Christmas at the Ritz last Thursday to a packed house. The first act opened with the delightful Rachel Jackson leading the W.O.Parmer Elementary Choir. Up next were the tiny, dancing donkeys of the Creative Movements class at…
Read MoreAndalusia, Foley among U.S.’s ‘Christmassy’
Each year, top 10 rankings of the quintessential American towns that exude Christmas charm are published, with North Pole, Alaska consistently clinching the top spot. This Alaskan town is a Christmas haven year-round, especially noted for its festively named thoroughfares such as Santa Claus Lane. The festive mood intensifies during the holiday season. Alabama had…
Read MoreFire claims home
A house fire claimed the house of Shelia Vincent on Mobile Road on Saturday morning, Dec. 16. Responding to E911 call were the following volunteer fire departments: Central, M&D, and Searcy, which assisted with water support. (photo submitted)
Read MoreKerry Goode is 2024 Distinguished Alabama Sportsman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that Kerry Goode will be recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Alabama Sportsman at the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 56th Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Goode was a…
Read MoreHoops action
FDA lady Eagle Ceil Gregory shoots for two in the paint against Crenshaw Academy. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This year will be the tenth season of the College Football Playoffs. It started in 2014. Oregon beat Florida State 59-20 in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State beat Alabama in the first round of the playoffs 42-35 and then Oregon in the championship 42-20. The win…
Read MoreLINDA GALE MCVEY
Sept. 13, 1949 – Dec. 14 2023 Linda Gale McVey, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the age of 74. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, beginning at 2 p.m. at First Assembly of God with Brother Lane Simmons officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The…
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