JUDY S. BURKETT
Nov. 15 1950 – July 28, 2023 In loving memory of Judy S. Burkett, age 72, a lifelong resident of Greenville who passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2023. Funeral services to honor Judy’s life were held on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Johnson’s Funeral Home in Georgiana, commencing at 11 a.m. The family received visitors…
Read MoreRONALD LYNN DEAN
Nov. 16, 1942 – July 29, 2023 Ronald Lynn Dean passed away peacefully in his own home the morning of July 29, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born Nov. 16, 1942, and was one of five children of Joseph and Gussie Dean. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Columbus…
Read MoreLUCILLE SMITH
Sept. 19, 1930 – July 29, 2023 Lucille Smith, age 92 of McKenzie, passed away and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, Aug. 3, beginning at 11 a.m. at Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Crysell officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received…
Read MoreNELL GLADWELL LAFEVER
May 18, 1932 – July 29, 2023 Nell Gladwell Martin LaFever, age 91, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on July 29, 2023. The family received visitors Saturday, Aug. 5, at 9 a.m. with funeral services following at 10 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Georgiana. Brother Randy Sexton and Brother Byron Ward officiated services…
Read MoreWaters presents at BCHGS
The quarterly meeting of the Butler County Historical and Genealogical Society (BCHGS) was held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville. Mollie Waters, teacher at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College’s Greenville Campus, was the guest speaker, and she presented her program titled “Cahaba Prison and…
Read MoreBUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS Getting out of the mud
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW Mrs. Amelia Jenks Bloomer gave bicycling-minded women a new look. And, new comfort and freedom. The “bloomer” outfit consisted of a short dress or jacket-and-skirt extending below the knee, worn over loose-legged trousers gathered at the ankles. It was designed like women’s trousers worn in the Middle East and Central Asia. Mrs.…
Read MoreALEA warns of fentanyl mixed with xylazine
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is taking measures to warn and educate the public of an increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known at “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for veterinary use. Xylazine can be found in liquid and powder…
Read MoreCost-share for southern pine beetle prevention
Technical assistance and financial incentives will soon be available to help forest landowners in Alabama implement prevention practices to reduce the susceptibility of their pine stands from a southern pine beetle (SPB) attack. The primary objective of the SPB Prevention Cost-share Program is to help forest landowners implement forest management practices that will ultimately reduce…
Read MoreGreenville Debs place second in DWS
The Alabama/Greenville Dixie Debs pose as a team after award ceremonies at the 2023 Dixie World Series in Alexandria, La., with their Runner-Up Trophy. Greenville played five games in all. Greenville secured their spot in the championship by wins over Tennessee (10-0), Mississippi (8-3), and North Carolina (7-5). Their first lost came against North Carolina…
Read MoreGreenville Debs earn Runner-Up at DWS
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Alabama/Greenville Dixie Debs after playing four games under a sweltering Louisiana sun of near or above 100 degree heat are set to play for the Dixie World Series Championship on Monday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. They will face the host team, Alexandria, La., who is currently…
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