KINGSTON RASHUAN BROWN
Master Kingston Rashaun Brown was born on June 3, 2022 and passed away on June 30, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Kyle Brown and Alexis Smith; brother, Kaden Smith; grandparents, Sheila Free, Anthony & Kacy Smith, Kyla Brown, Ray Brown, and Mareralous Alexander; and numerous aunts, uncles, and other family members. A graveside…
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Oct. 31, 1957 – June 30, 2022 Stephen Robert Williams, age 64, a resident of Georgiana, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born to the late Robert H Williams, Jr. and JoAnn Hartley Williams on October 31, 1957 in Mobile. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 6, at 11 a.m.…
Read MoreETHELYN SIRMON WATSON
Dec. 26, 1935 – June 26, 2022 Ethelyn Sirmon Watson, a life-long resident of Greenville, transitioned to her heavenly home on June 26, 2022, with her family at her side. Ethelyn was born to Owen and Aure Mae Sirmon of Greenville on December 26, 1935. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1954. In 1956,…
Read MoreBCHGS FALL TOUR OF HOMES
This week’s featured home is the Milner-Speir-Skipper House located at 310 Dunklin Street, circa 1840s. The oldest house on the tour, it was once home to John T. Milner, a railway engineer, who added two rooms to the house after he purchased it. This two-story frame house later became the home of Dr. Phillip Speir,…
Read MoreButler County Auburn Club meets
Aubie, Auburn’s mascot, was on hand recently to greet fans at the Butler County Auburn Club’s annual meeting at Cambrian Ridge. Coach Jimmy Brumbaugh was the keynote speaker. Brumbaugh, a former All SEC defensive lineman for the Tigers, joined the Auburn staff in January as the defensive line coach. Other highlights of the evening included awarding…
Read MoreThe Standard racks up 37 APA awards
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Standard recently brought home a total of 13 first place awards for the year 2021 in Division D from the Alabama Press Association banquet held June. In total, for first, second, and third place, The Standard racked up 37 awards. Division D is classified as a…
Read MoreFireworks show July 2
Greenville’s annual Celebrate America Fireworks Show will take place on Saturday, July 2, at 8:45 p.m. The display will take place in its normal spot just below Tiger Stadium. The stadium will be open to the public for seating and viewing of the fireworks show. Find a perfect spot on the bleachers, on the field,…
Read MoreElectronic voting machines questioned
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Focus on America announced on Monday, June 20, it has joined former GOP gubernatorial candidate Linda Blanchard and State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Owens Crossroads) in a lawsuit against Secretary of State John H. Merrill (R) and members of the Alabama Electronic Voting Committee. The suit alleges Alabama’s current…
Read MoreTwo softballs teams advance to state
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard After Dixie Baseball and Softball District play beginning on June 16, only two teams from Greenville are advancing to the State Tournament on July 8. They are the Ponytails (ages 11-12), who placed second in district play, and the Belles (ages 13-15), who directly advanced to state due…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard This week I will write about Billy Neighbors. He was born in 1940 and passed away in 2012. He played at Alabama from 1959-1961. He was a member of Coach Bryant’s first signing class. Coach Bryant challenged that class. “You will be National Champions,” he said.…
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