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EDWARD SHIPP

Aug. 12, 1938 – Dec. 10, 2021 Funeral service for Mr. Edward Shipp, 83, of McKenzie, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Clifton Morris officiating. Burial followed at South Butler Cemetery.  The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday. Mr.…

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ELYDIA ELLEN RUYBAL

Dec. 19, 1961 – Nov. 29, 2021 On Nov. 29, 2021, beloved daughter, sister, niece and aunt, Elydia Ellen Ruybal passed away from this world to be with her Heavenly Father and her Beloved Dad. Graveside services were held at Magnolia Cemetery on Friday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. with Brother Watson Wasden officiating and…

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BUTLER COUNTY BEGINNINGS Glenn Moody, the generous chef

BY ANNIE CRENSHAW   The Moodys operated dining establishments in different locations over the years, including not only the famous Steak House, but the Rainbow Café and Moody’s Cafeteria. Glenn was an enterprising businessman, a man who wore many hats and was popular in every venue. He and his wife were not only known for…

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Smith gives back

Pro Bowl Green Bay Packer OLB Za’Darius Smith recently donated 1,000 sneakers and $15,000 to four different schools in his hometown of Greenville, on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, to launch his foundation The GOoD Life. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to give back to the Greenville community that supported me as a young…

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Busy week for first responders

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   Bomb threat at Wentzell’s One bomb threat turned into three, Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, in Greenville. An initial call from 911 to law enforcement alerted them to a possible bomb threat at Bates House of Turkey. Shortly thereafter, officers responded to a call about a bomb threat at…

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Weapon reported on campus

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   Law enforcement Officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a person with a weapon on campus at Georgiana School Wednesday morning. This call comes in on the heels of a shooting that took place just the day before at Oxford High School in Detroit, Mich.,…

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This day in sports history

BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard   These were the SEC Standings from the 1971 Season. 1. Alabama (7-0 SEC and 11-1 overall) upset USC 17-10 in the opener. Alabama unveiled the wishbone offense vs USC. Georgia (5-1 SEC and 11-1 overall) tied Auburn for second place. Auburn (5-1 SEC and 9-2 overall)…

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Hoops roundup

McKenzie highlights Nov. 30 McKenzie vs WS Neal Boys: 50-42 loss Jay Jackson: 13 points Brett Moore: 12 points Girls: 40-24 loss Armani Womack: 10 points   Dec. 2 McKenzie vs Goshen Boys: 44-37 win Jay Jackson: 19 points JaKarrie McPherson: seven points Kamren “Bo” Daniels: seven points Girls: 30-25 win Armani Womack: 15 points…

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AHSAA State champions 2021

BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard   The Alabama High School Athletic Association Super Seven Championship games are finally over and the States Champions have been crowned for 2021. The purple and gold Bulldogs of Sweet Water were 14-0 for this championship game and the red and white Bulldogs of Wadley were 13-1 entering…

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SHERRY OLIVE

Jan. 23, 1966 – Dec. 3, 2021 Graveside service for Sherry Olive, 55, of Georgiana will be held at 10 a.m. at Wesley Chapel Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday night at the funeral home. Mrs. Olive passed away at her home on Friday. She is…

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