Tiger softball honors seniors
The Greenville High School Lady Tigers recently honored senior players before their game with Charles Henderson on Monday, April 10. Pictured (L-R) are coach Laveda Gray, senior Avrion Smith, senior Carly Boutwell, head coach Brian Smith, senior Jalicia Anderson, senior Jacey Milton, and coach Macailyn Ogle. (Kristy Houston | The Standard)
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BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will discuss the starting defensive ends during the Wishbone Era. Robin Parkhouse (1971), from Orlando, Fla, played an outstanding game against Southern Cal. He caused a fumble to seal win that set the tone for the 1970’s. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts.…
Read MoreDAISY FAY WALL
Infant Daisy Fay Wall, went to her heavenly home on April 8, 2023. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 15, beginning at 12 noon from Buckaloo Pentecostal Holiness Church in Greenville with Brother Chris Mosley officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed in the Buckaloo Cemetery. She is survived by her loving parents,…
Read MoreKeith Lamar Ellis
May 30, 1954 – April 8, 2023 Keith Lamar Ellis was welcomed into the presence of his beloved Savior on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 68. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 12, beginning at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Minister Adam Ellis, Minister Kevin Ellis,…
Read MoreJEAN R. LOWERY GAFFORD
Sept. 17, 1930 – April 9, 2023 Jean R. Lowery Gafford, a resident of Greenville, passed away on April 9, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 11, at Dunklin Funeral Home with Ministers Terry Gafford and Jimmy Benson officiating with Dunklin Funeral Home…
Read MoreJOANN HARTLEY WILLIAMS
Oct. 14, 1930 – April 11, 2023 JoAnn Hartley Williams, age 92, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born to the late Dr. S.R. and Clyde Boone Hartley on Oct. 14, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Clyde Hartley; husband, Robert Williams, Jr.;…
Read MoreANNIE RUTH SELLERS
Aug. 14, 1940 – Apr. 11, 2023 Annie R. Sellers went home to Jesus on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at age 82. Annie was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. Annie, was one of the strongest/most courageous/bravest/kindest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her. In 1985,…
Read MoreEDNA VIRGINIA RUSSELL
Jan. 22, 1936 – April 14, 2023 Edna Virginia Russell, 87, passed away on April 14, 2023 at the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama in Greenville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Virginia, known as “Gent” to her…
Read MoreCHARLENE H. POWELL
Oct. 15, 1965 – April 14, 2023 Charlene Henderson Powell, age 57, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. A Gathering of Family and Friends was held Monday, April 17, at Johnson Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service was held Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant…
Read MoreCHAMPION OF CAMELLIAS
BY BRUCE BRANUM AND ANNIE CRENSHAW Barbara Middleton has been a champion of camellias for decades. “Camellias are my passion!” she says. And, she really means it. She’s dedicated to promoting the beauty and significance of these gorgeous blooming shrubs from the tea family. Years ago, while researching her late husband’s family roots, Middleton…
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