Eagle boys make state playoffs
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard In FDA varsity boys’ actions, the Eagles did not have a first round tournament bye which put them in the unusual situation of playing Monday through Friday last week. In regular season play, Monday’s exciting 41-36 victory over Morgan saw junior guard Sawyer Fossett score 14 points, pull…
Read MoreROSIE MARY WARREN
Funeral Service for Rosie Mary Warren was held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from College Street Church of Christ at 1 p.m. Bro. Bishnoo Rampshad officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.
Read MoreALPHONZA GOLDSMITH
Funeral Service for Alphonza Goldsmith was held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from Deliverance Temple #4 Church at 12 p.m. Min. Marcus Jones officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Burial followed in Churchyard Cemetery.
Read MoreJESSIE MAE ROPER
Funeral Service for Jessie Mae Roper was held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from Pine Level Missionary Baptist Church at 12 p.m. Rev. Johnny Sanders officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.
Read MoreJUDITH ANN GETTYS
July 13, 1944 – Jan. 7, 2023 Judith (Judy) B. Gettys, 78, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at John Knox nursing home in Montgomery. She was born in Concord, Mass., to the late Carl and Alice (Rankins) Burgstaller and was the second of three children. She is survived by her two…
Read MoreJULIA RALEY
July 1, 1947 – Jan. 28, 2023 Julia Raley, age 75, of Georgiana, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Georgiana, with Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing arrangements. Services was officiated by…
Read MoreROBERT EL MOORE
Nov. 26, 1942 – Jan. 30, 2023 Mr. Robert EL Moore, age 80, of Greenville, passed away on Jan. 30, 2023.A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, Feb. 2, beginning at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Blair McBride officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to service time.…
Read MoreJohn Murrell Kidd, Sr.
July 17, 1934 – Jan. 29, 2023 Johnny “John” Murrell Kidd, Sr. passed away on Jan. 29, 2023 at the age of 88. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. He spent his “dash” supporting and loving his family. Despite his pain, Murrell…
Read MoreBilly Beverly
July 14, 1954 – Feb. 1, 2023 Billy Beverly, age 68, of Prattville, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Graveside Service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Morrow School House Cemetery, Georgiana, , with Johnson Funeral Home, Georgiana, directing arrangements. Mr. Beverly is survived by his children, Jessica Beverly, Casey Beverly,…
Read MoreGetting the better of bullying
(NAPSI)—For many students, learning and school excitement can be stifled by caution and worry about bullying—but it can be alleviated. Children who are bullied or who bully others may have lasting difficulties. Bullies are more likely to drop out of school, engage in criminal behavior and have difficulty keeping steady jobs. Victims of bullying suffer…
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