DAVID STOKES JORDAN
Aug. 7, 1933 – Dec. 13, 2023 David Stokes Jordan, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the age of 90. A memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Mark Cassady and Brother Deaundre Smith officiating. The…
Read MoreFRANCES ELAINE LENGA
July 3, 1940 – Dec. 10, 2023 Frances Elaine Lenga passed away peacefully the morning of Dec. 10, 2023 in Auburn. She was born July 3, 1940, to Ziba and Mary Frances Anderson and was raised in Pine Apple. Graveside Services for the family were held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, beginning at 11 a.m. at…
Read MoreJOSEPH SCHOFEILD
Jan. 11, 1999 – Dec. 10, 2023 Joseph Schofield, 24, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Dec, 10, 2023. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Dec. 15, beginning at 1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Gaston officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. The family received friends for visitation beginning at 12…
Read MoreGLORIA DEFEE POWE
May 21, 1963 – Dec. 8, 2023 Gloria Defee Powe, 60, a resident of McKenzie, passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Graveside Services were held Thursday, Dec. 14, beginning at 1 p.m. from South Butler Cemetery, McKenzie, with Pastor Dene McCoy officiating and Johnson Funeral Home directing. The family received friends for visitation on…
Read MoreGCS launches camellia show
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Camellia Society officially launched their upcoming Camellia Show to be held Jan. 27-28 at Beeland Park on Wednesday, Dec. 6. GCS president Jan Newton spoke to a crowd of attendees before a ribbon cutting at the park’s entrance. She said, “What an exciting day! We are…
Read MoreChristmas parades abound in county
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Christmas parades abounded in Butler County last week. Greenville started the festive occasions Tuesday evening, Dec. 5, with their tree lighting and parade marked with some 100 entries and thousands of viewers. Georgiana followed on Thursday evening, Dec. 7, with their tree lighting and parade. This was Georgiana’s…
Read MoreTruck spills load
Last Friday morning, at approximately 7: 45 a.m., a Shoreline truck suddenly lost a load in the middle of the intersection of U. S. Hwy 31 and Alabama State Hwy 10. An eye witness stated he saw the truck turning and heard the metal cases holding parts falling out of the truck. The bystander speculated…
Read MoreCounty hoops recap
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard FDA highlights Monday, Dec. 4 Eagles vs Sparta Boys: 63-31 win Jackson Scott: 14 points Dain Winters: 11 points Girls: 47-40 loss Brinkley Long: 11 points, 12 rebounds Anna Claire Thomas: 11 points Thursday, Dec. 7 Eagles vs Snook Boys: 68-46 win Sawyer Fossett: 23 points Jackson…
Read MoreAHSAA champs crowned
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Alabama High School Athletic Association football championships are over for the 2023 season and what a season it was. Here are your State Champions; 1A (14-0) Leroy Bears defeated the Coosa Christian 28-21 2A (14-1) Fyffe Red Devils defeated the Reeltown Rebels 43-24 3A (15-0) Mobile…
Read MoreHall of Fame class of 2024
Last week, four inductees of eight were covered who represent the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This week features will Robert Mathis, David Palmer, Scott Sullivan, and Mike Washington. The Class was selected by ballot through a statewide selection committee; votes were tabulated by the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Starting with the…
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