PAUL STEVEN SLOAN
July 30, 1949 – Dec. 21, 2022 Paul Steven Sloane, born in Montgomery on July 30, 1949, passed away on Dec. 21, 2022 at the age of 73. He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Fort Deposit where he resided with his wife Rebecca Bates Sloane. The funeral was held Tuesday, Dec.…
Read MoreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year
By Carter E. Anthony Christmas, the time of the year when we celebrate our Savior’s birth, marking the most wonderful time of the year and of the world, but also celebrating the lights, the tinsel and the gifts marking the Gift of our Savior. It’s also a time when many of us look back…
Read MoreGeorgiana Care’s
Georgiana Care’s Operation Santa’s Sleigh 2022 officially began months ago but the finale started Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hank Williams, Sr. Park in Georgiana. Operation Santa’s Sleigh delivered gifts and Christmas cheer to over 220 children Saturday afternoon. Sue Gaston said, “Georgiana Cares is very thankful for the donations and financial contributions we’ve received…
Read MoreMasons honor the fallen
Members of four Masonic Lodges of Butler County, including McKenzie, Georgiana, Forest Home, and Greenville, recently gathered at the World War II memorial by Greenville City Hall on Saturday, Dec. 17, to dedicate a live wreath in special honor of veterans. The wreath was placed as part of ‘Wreaths Across America Day’. Wreaths Across America…
Read MoreChristmas blessing from Sheriff’s Posse
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County Sheriff’s Posse (BCSP) recently gave a significant and sizeable Christmas gift to the Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center, also known as Safe Harbor of Greenville. Claire Corley, executive director and outreach coordinator of Safe Harbor, said, “This is such a blessing at this time of…
Read MoreGeorgiana Toys for Tots
The Hank Williams Sr. Memorial Park played host for Georgiana Toy for Tots 2022 delivery bright and early Saturday morning. Vehicles lined the street so that families could receive the blessings of the program. Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Bernard Rudolph led the charge directing his elves, AKA members of the Butler County Alabama Veterans…
Read MoreLady Eagles basketball
The Lady Eagles also split their tournament games with a loss to Sparta 67-49 and a win over Crenshaw Christian 48-36. Anna Claire Thomas (pictured) was Fort Dale’s representative on the all-tournament team. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreFDA boys runner up
The Fort Dale varsity boys were runners-up in their annual Christmas tournament last weekend. They beat Sparta Friday night 68-40 before falling to Lee-Scott on Saturday 77-38. Senior Grant McGriff and sophomore Gus French (pictured) were named to the all-tournament team. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreChristmas spirit cheering
The Fort Dale Academy varsity cheerleaders showed their Christmas spirit at a recent basketball game. Pictured are Front Row L-R: Hannah Huggins, Caroline Hartley, Anna Son, and Maire Scott. Back Row L-R: Kate Turner, Caroline Meadows, Blaire Reid, Kaylee Barganier, Annabelle Anderson, Zoe Coon, Ava Salter, Kathleen Meadows, and Addison Huggins. (Kathy Pickens | The…
Read MoreHarry Lee Kinsey
Aug. 16, 1939 – Dec. 7, 2022 Harry was born on Aug. 16, 1939 and passed peacefully from this life on the morning of Dec. 7 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded by his loving family during the last days of his life. Harry was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., but spent the…
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