Fourth of July scenes
The good ol’ Fourth of July, a day celebrated across the United States as Independence Day. Some people gather together to cook and enjoy the comradery of friendships and family. Some visit historical sites to observe special remembrances and honor the day which signifies the United States Declaration of Independence and the fight to keep…
Read MoreGetting to know the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history. On July 1, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies, making up the Second Continental Congress, met in Philadelphia to vote on Richard Henry…
Read MoreGeorgiana amnesty court to be July 14
Georgiana Municipal Court will hold its Amnesty Court on July 14 from 3-6 p.m. People with a variety of outstanding cases in Georgiana Municipal Court will be able to partake in the Amnesty court. Those persons who have outstanding cases for various traffic tickets and misdemeanor charges may appear in Georgiana Municipal Court at 933…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This week I will write College Football Hall of Fame member Lee Roy Jordan. Born on April 27, 1941 in Excel, Ala., he was a member of Coach Bryant’s second signing class. He played at Alabama from 1960-1962. His sophomore year of 1962, Alabama went 8-1-2.…
Read MoreDORA DEAN JONES
June 6, 1928 – June 23, 2022 Mrs. Dora Dean Jones, 94, a resident of Georgiana, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Georgiana Health and Rehab. A private family service will take place at a later date. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Ewing and Fannie Lou Jones and brothers, Spright,…
Read MoreMARY SIMMONS
Mary Simmons Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Perfecting Holiness Church, Greenville, at 1 p.m. Burial Followed in Magnolia Cemetery, Greenville. Rev. Bishop Wiley Thornton officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Mary leaves to cherish her memories, her son, Anthony aka Lootie (Valentina) Simmons; one sister, Mable Crenshaw of Montgomery, two brothers,…
Read MoreROBERT SHANKLIN
Robert Shanklin Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Union Baptist Church, Greenville, at 11 a.m. Burial Followed in Union Cemetery, Greenville. Rev. Jonathan Townsend, Pastor, Brother Corey Tucker officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Nate leaves to cherish his love and memories, three sisters, Rose M. Lewis, Gwendolyn M. Fluitt both of…
Read MoreJONATHAN CRENSHAW
Jonathan Crenshaw Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 2, 2022, from Clara G. Hudson Memorial Chapel at 1 p.m. Burial followed in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville. Min. Tammy Crenshaw officiated and Hudson Funeral Service directed. Jonathan departed this life June 23. Jonathan leaves to cherish his memories: his father, Raymond Coleman; sisters,…
Read MoreGRAHAM KIRTLEY MULLINS
March 18, 1931 – June 22, 2022 Mr. Graham Kirtley Mullins, age 91, of Greenville, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, June 26, beginning at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Rev. John Girdley officiating. Burial followed in Sunrise Memorial Park…
Read MoreGUSTAVA MANUEL PEREZ-DE LAS CASSAS
June 17, 1933 – June 29, 2022 Gustavo Manuel Perez-De Las Casas MD, age 89, of Georgiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Gustavo was born June 17, 1933. A memorial service will be held at a later day. He is survived by his daughters, Diana Perez and Margaret Wheeler (Keith); son, Gustavo Manuel…
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