JOHN DAVID PHELPS
John David Phelps, age 64, of Greenville, passed away on Feb. 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Myrtice Phelps; brother, Jim Phelps; and sister, Charlotte Beasley. He is survived by his sons, Bobby Phelps, Jason (Brittani) Phelps, and Josh Phelps; brother, Mark (Deb) Phelps; sister, Angie (Trevitte) Brown; his…
Read MoreCURTIS WYLIE TAYLOR
April 2, 1938 – Feb. 27, 2023 A memorial for Curtis Wylie Taylor, 84, of Hartselle was held at Peck Funeral Home on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. Directly following the memorial, a graveside service an interment was held at the Hartselle City Cemetery. Mr. Taylor, who died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, was…
Read MoreNOLAN HEARTSILL
Mr. Nolan Heartsill, age 84, of Fort Deposit, died on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 8, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Minister Craig Grant officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made…
Read MoreDANOLYN WATTS CAVANAUGH POOLE
April 28, 1924 – March, 6 2023 Danolyn Watts Cavanaugh Poole passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2023, surrounded by family. She was 98. Born April 28, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timothy Watts (Mary Beatrice), Danolyn grew up in Greenville, one of seven siblings. After graduating from Butler County High School…
Read MoreDONNA ELIZABETH HERRING
Donna Elizabeth Herring, age 81, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She is survived by her brother, Robert Dixon; and five nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Veron Herring; and parents, Robert Fostelle and Grace Elizabeth Dixon. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at…
Read MoreMARGERY CAREY BENNET
June 1, 1928 – March 8, 2023 Margery Carey Bennett, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the age of 94. Margery was born in Iron River, Mich., on June 1, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Richard Bennett, Jr.; son, Robert Brock Bennett; parents, Mr.…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH My testimony, Part 2
By Frances Garner God blessed us immensely by allowing us to move back here to Butler County to raise our children in the country. Two other children were born to us and they all came to accept Christ in this church and one of them got married here. It was here that I lost…
Read MoreALMFF returns with new offerings
BY MOLLIE S. WATERS The Greenville Standard The Alabama Medieval Fantasy Festival (ALMFF) will return on March 25 and 26 at the festival grounds at 4776 Fort Dale Road. ALMFF’s co-creator Nancy Johnson Ardoin says this year’s festival promises to be the biggest one yet. “We have added over a dozen new vendors this…
Read MoreTerrell Tennis Classic held
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The 2nd Annual Bobby Terrell Tennis Classic was hosted by the Greenville Area Community Tennis Association (GACTA) on Saturday, Feb 25. The event attracted 50 participants locally and from surrounding communities. A total of 55 matches were played between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Terrell was known as…
Read MoreWater bill assistance available
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $8.7 million to help low-income residents and households in Alabama with water costs. The grants from the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program assist qualified applicants, the elderly or those with children, who need access to fresh water in their houses with residential…
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