CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTY Butler Co. Black History Fact
Golf pioneer Bill Powell (1916-2009) was born in Greenville, the grandson of slaves, before later moving with his family to Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II and after returning to Ohio opened the Clearview Golf Club in Canton. It was the first golf course in America, designed, owned,…
Read MoreMissing man found deceased
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn released a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 2, that a body was located in the Greenville area after a search was initiated utilizing drones operated by the from the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Lovvorn later, on Saturday, Feb. 5, indicated the body…
Read MoreFoster signs with Troy Trojans
Greenville High School Tiger senior football player Jacob Foster signed a letter of intent to play football for the Troy University Trojans Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2. Jacob said his scholarship offer is for a full ride, which includes tuition, books, and residency. He added that he was very grateful for the scholarship opportunity and his…
Read MoreCorrection
In last week’s edition of The Greenville Standard, a senior Lady Eagle’s name was left out unintentionally of the picture which displayed the seniors who were honored before one of their last games. Pictured left to right are Kinley Woodard, Avery Royal, Cahley Acreman, and Andy Seo. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreROBERT MICHAEL SELLERS
April 9, 1947 – Jan. 31, 2022 Mr. Robert “Mike” Sellers, 74, of Georgiana, passed away on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 in Evergreen. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joan Sellers; son, Chad Randolph Sellers; daughter, Mandi Watson (Ashley); grandchildren, Gabriel Sellers,…
Read MoreWILLBURN PETTUS
June 4, 1919 – Feb. 1, 2022. Wilburn Pettus, age 102 of Fort Deposit, died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by love. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Feb. 6,022 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Howard Kirkland and Brother Glenn Kidd officiating. Burial follow…
Read MoreMARY WILKES
Aug. 18, 1935 – Jan. 31, 2022 The world lost a beautiful soul on Jan. 31, 2022. In the early morning hours, Mary Wilkes, 86 drifted peacefully off to sleep and awoke in Heaven, no doubt in the loving arms of her one true love, Howard Wilkes, whom she married in 1951. Always a beauty,…
Read MoreJERRY U. TILL
Dec. 24, 1935 – Feb. 2, 2022 Mr. Jerry U. Till, 86, a resident of Minter, died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 at Crowne Health Care. The graveside service was held Monday, Feb. 7, at New Bethel-Braggs Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Brother Bruce Coker officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation was Sunday, Feb.…
Read MoreJOE R. TILLEY
May 7, 1939 – Feb. 4, 2022 Mr. Joe R. Tilley, born May 7, 1939, a resident of Greenville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 4, 2022. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at Antioch East Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Blair McBride officiating and…
Read MoreI-65 Crash claims one
FROM ALEA A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, has claimed the life of a Louisiana woman. The crash occurred when the 2008 Toyota Corolla driven by Lilian Diaz, 51, of Destrehan, La., struck a deer. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, causing…
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