GRACE TILL WASDEN
Jan. 6, 1934 – Sept. 14, 2023 Mrs. Grace Till Wasden, a lifelong resident of Greenville, passed peacefully into eternity at age 89 on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A Heavenly Homecoming Celebration was held on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Antioch West Baptist Church with Brother Nathan Skipper officiating. The family received…
Read MoreMARY WALKER SORRELLS
July, 27, 1933 – Sept. 14, 2023 Mary Walker Sorrells, 90, a resident of Georgiana, died at her residence on Sept. 14, 2023. Funeral Services were held Monday, Sept. 18 beginning at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home, with Bro. Larry Gaston officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to service…
Read MoreGHS School Days: 1962-63, Part 13 Classmate accomplishments
BY CARTER E. ANTHONY Having ended our years as the Greenville High School Class of 1963, we totaled up our accomplishments. Barbara Bolen was the Valedictorian and Gaynelle Miller was Salutatorian. Paul McIntyre was President of the Student Council; Eddie Newton, Vice-President; Sharon Mallette, Secretary-Treasurer; and Don Waite, Reporter (all seniors). Ronny Owen was…
Read MoreBUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS From sea to shining sea
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW As we all know (and as the History Channel calendar reminds us, with “This Day in History” notes that we love to read), the American Revolution officially came to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France signed the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783.…
Read MoreCITY FEST DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Greenville’s 9th annual City Fest was another success this past Saturday, Sept. 9. A large crowd of attendees gathered to enjoy good food, music, games, comradery, and shop at the many vendors also in attendance. Vendors included local and area businesses which provide services, food, sweet treats, crafts, and a sundry of other items. Tracy…
Read MoreTrojans rout GHS
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville High School Tigers now sit at 0-2 after their loss 39-6 loss to rival and region foe Charles Henderson Trojans this past Friday. The game was played under clear skies but that clarity did not lend itself to Greenville’s performance. The wind in the Tiger’s sail…
Read MorePanthers stomp Florala
BY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The royal blue and white Georgiana Panthers traveled south this past Friday to face the green, gold, and white Wildcats of Florala for an Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 1A Region 2 game. Before the game, Florala was ranked No. 8 in Class 1A by the…
Read MoreMcKenzie falls to Brantley
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers welcomed the Brantley Bulldogs to Williams-Vickery Field under the Friday night lights for an exciting night of high school football. The field was packed with action and the stands full of cheer. The Tigers fought hard for victory, but just fell short with a 30-28…
Read MoreEagles defeat Generals
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Eagles notched another win this past Friday against the Autauga Academy Generals, 34-20. It was a big victory for the Eagles as Autauga was ranked sixth by the Alabama Sports Writers Association before the game. Fort Dale now stands at 3-1 in Alabama Independent…
Read MoreJENNIFER ANN FOX POUNCY
Aug. 19, 1968 – Aug. 30. 2023 Jennifer Ann Fox Pouncey, 55, a resident of Honoraville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 in her beloved home. Funeral services for Jennifer were held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Salem Church of Christ with Brother Larry Brady and Brother Steven Foster officiating.…
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