Camellia Gras throws down
Laissez les bons temps rouler: Cajun French for “Let the good times roll,” was definitely the atmosphere this past Saturday, Feb. 21, for the City of Greenville and Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Camellia Gras. The Mardi gras themed celebration began that morning with a lively festival market place and was later followed…
Read MoreThree county chase ends in Greenville
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard On Tuesday, Feb. 17, a high speed chase involving law enforcement from three counties ended in downtown Greenville with the arrest of Destin Labruce Casey, age 33 of Range. After investigating a shooting, where one man was shot multiple times early that morning in Monroeville around 1:45…
Read MoreFort Dale Academy presented fall and winter sports awards on Feb. 17.
Front L-R: Jack Turk (Coaches Award), Blake Slagley (Most Outstanding Offensive Player), and Isaac Lowery (Most Outstanding Offensive Back) Back L-R: Jackson Black (Headhunter Award), Logan Skipper ((Most Outstanding Lineman), and Trip Albert (Most Outstanding Defensive Player)
Read MoreALLEN DEWAYNE SMITH
June 25, 1952 – Feb. 15, 2026 Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, beginning at 12 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Randy Harville officiating, and Johnson Funeral Home directing, Burial followed in New Home Cemetery, McKenzie. The family received friends for visitation starting at 11 a.m. until service time. It…
Read MoreMARY DISNEY
October 15, 1951 – February 15, 2026 Mary, known by many as Jennie passed away Sunday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J Disney, Jr. of Brundidge; her daughter, Melissa Disney-Smith of Greenville; and her mother Pauline Pitt of Louisville, Ky. She leaves behind her…
Read MoreBOBBY RAY ROGERS
Feb. 14, 1944 – Feb. 15, 2026 Bobby Ray Rogers, 82, of Honoraville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at his home. He was born in Montgomery to the late Curtis Haywood Rogers and Cumi Elizabeth Boatright Rogers. Bobby was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam. He had worked as…
Read MoreEDDIE CLYNE SELLERS, JR.
May 16, 1951 – Feb. 15, 2026 Eddie “George” Clyne Sellers, Jr., age 74 of Greenville, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully left this world on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. As his remarkable journey continues beyond this life, those privileged to have known him will forever treasure the warmth of his spirit within…
Read MoreVELMA ELIZABETH GIDDENS SCHULTZ
May 21, 1934 – Feb. 16, 2026 Velma Elizabeth Giddens Schultz, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, at the age of 91 in Midway, Ga. Born in Greenville on May 21, 1934, Velma’s life was marked by a deep love for her family and a heartwarming spirit that left an indelible…
Read MoreLINDA FAYE BATSON
Aug. 6, 1948 – Feb. 17, 2026 Linda Faye Batson, 77, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband, David O’Neal Batson; parents, Warren and Gladys Childs; and brother, Warren Childs. She is survived by her son, Jerry Lawrence (Dawn); daughter,…
Read MoreCamellia Gras this Saturday
The City of Greenville and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) are excited about Camellia Gras, their very own Mardi Gras–style celebration happening this Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. There is an action packed weekend lined up with amazing vendors, tons of fun for the kids, great food, and a parade…
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