GPRD diamond action heats up
The Greenville Parks and Recreation Department little league diamond action is in full swing with games Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. T-ball plays at Dunbar Park on Tuesday and Friday. Mite League baseball plays at Beeland Park on Monday and Thursday. Dixie Youth baseball plays at Beeland Park on Tuesday and Friday. Dixie Minor baseball…
Read MoreLady Tiger seniors honored
Greenville High School recently honored four seniors of the Lady Tiger softball team on Thursday, April 28, before their game with Trinity. The Tigers won the game 11-7. Pictured, from left, are Shakayla Lee, Skylar Quates, Erroinna Burnette, and Jashunnia McConico. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreGHS Lady Tigers have signing day
Three Greenville High School Lady Tiger basketball players recently signed to play college basketball on Tuesday, April 26. Pictured, from left, are Shakeria Jones, who will play for Central Lakes Community College in Minnesota; Tykia Bennett, who will play for Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Andalusia; and La’Niyah Baity, who will play for Byrn…
Read MoreFDAC golf tournament May 7
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy Athletic Club (FDAC) will sponsor its annual golf tournament on Saturday, May 7, at Cambrian Ridge. The FDAC uses funds from this event to support all Eagles athletes across all school sports. In the past they have funded scholarships, supplied equipment, contributed to facility upgrades, and…
Read MoreSHARON ROBINSON
Funeral service for the late Ms. Sharon Robinson was held Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1 p.m. from First Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Lionel Davis officiating and Pastor Gloria Johnson, Eulogist. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery with Hudson Funeral Service directing. She leaves to cherish her memories a husband, Darrel Martin; son, Jeremy (Jennifer)…
Read MoreJOSEPH MILTON BOUTWELL
Nov. 2, 1946 – April 25, 2022 Joseph Milton Boutwell, 75, a resident of Georgiana, died on Monday, April 25, 2022. Mr. Boutwell was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Wilson Boutwell, step-mother, Teresa Boutwell and step-father, Marion F. “Buck” McCormick. He is survived by his mother, Cordelia “Dee” Stinson McCormick; daughters, Sue Boutwell,…
Read MoreSHAWN OWENS
June 24, 1970 – April 25, 2022 Funeral Service for Super Shawn Dwain Owens, 51, of Georgiana, was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Larry Gaston officiating. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. at the Funeral home on Saturday. He is survived by his daughter,…
Read MoreMARY ALICE SAUNDERS
March 22, 1931 – April 26, 2022 Mary Alice Tucker Saunders, age 91 of Pigeon Creek, Greenville, Alabama died at her daughter’s residence on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Funeral Services were held on Monday, May 2, beginning at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Jayden Carlos officiating. Burial followed at…
Read MoreWILLIAM ALLEN NEWTON
May 13, 1935 – April 26, 2022 Mr. William Allen Newton, 86, a resident of Honoraville, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The funeral service was Friday, April 29, at Midway Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Brother Bruce Coker officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed at Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was…
Read MoreSHAUN WARREN WILKES
Dec. 11, 1984 – April 26, 2022 Mr. Shaun Warren Wilkes, 37, a resident of Greenville, died tragically in a commercial vehicle accident Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The funeral service was Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Elder William M. Hendrix officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.…
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