MARGARET SMITH
Oct. 13, 1956 – Dec. 10, 2022 Margaret Smith, age 66, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin and friend. She loved her family and friends dearly. Her servants’ heart will live on with her family and friends forever. A Celebration of Life Service…
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Dec. 3, 1942 – Dec. 11, 2022 Bertha Mae Andrews Graveside Service was held Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, from Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Awin at 11 a.m. Rev. Ricky Pardon, officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Ms. Bertha Mae Andrews was born Dec. 3, 1942, in Pineapple to the late Mr. Arthur Andrews and…
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June 18, 1936 – Dec. 13 2022 Mr. Bobby Gene Earnest, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Dec. 16, beginning at 11 a.m. from Antioch West Baptist Church with Nathan Skipper officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. The family received friends one hour prior…
Read MoreA special Christmas tree for Greenville
BY TRACY SALTER Greenville’s official Christmas tree has arrived at Greenville’s Downtown Park (across from City Hall). The tree, which was harvested from the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Bogan last week, is absolutely beautiful. City of Greenville horticulturalist, Jennifer Stringer, says that this year’s tree, which is a 30-foot Eastern Red…
Read MoreChristmas at the Ritz a hit
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The fourth annual Christmas at the Ritz was held Dec. 8th and 9th. This fundraiser by the Greenville High School Band Boosters was a delight for all who attended and set the season in motion with a wide variety musical and dance selections by talented local groups including…
Read MoreGreenville Christmas Parade enjoyed by all
The 2022 Greenville Christmas parade, organized by the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, featured over 100 entries from throughout the community, and was enjoyed by all. There were pre-parade activities in Confederate Park including a visit by Santa and music and commentary by Kyle and Dave from Q94. The Greenville Lions Club provided hot chocolate,…
Read MoreAlleged gamblers arrested
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard According to a press release from Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, the Greenville Police Department’s Special Response Team executed a search warrant on Dec. 8, around 6:45 p.m. on South Pine Street in Greenville. The search warrant resulted from a three month long investigation by the Greenville area…
Read MoreVan Dyke leads Lady Eagles
Senior Lily Van Dyke led her team in scoring in both of the Lady Eagles’ games this past week. Van Dyke scored 17 in their heart-breaking loss to Lowndes Academy 33-32. She totaled up 28 points in Fort Dale’s 56-32 region win over Bessemer Academy and had 11 rebounds, three steals, and a block. (Kathy…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard In this article, I will discuss the final standings from the 1960 SEC football season. The Ole Miss Rebels won the conference that year. Their record was 10-0-1 overall and 5-0-1 in the SEC. The tie was against LSU in Oxford. Ole Miss won The Football…
Read MoreHoops roundup
Georgiana highlights Dec. 10 Gana vs Straughn Boys: 73-50 win (4-0) Nasir Cheatham: 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals Noah Nelson: 14 points Jacobie Morgan: 11 points, 12 rebounds Girls: 44-24 loss (2-5) Lillie Boggan: 11 points Nyeashia Thomas: 10 points
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