MICHAEL BLACKMON
Dec. 19, 1955 – Nov. 27, 2021 Funeral service for Michael “Mike” Owen Blackmon, 65, of Highland Home was held at Johnson Funeral Home in Georgiana at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, with Pastor Tracy Stinson officiating. Burial followed at East Chapman Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. at the…
Read MoreJIMMIE HENNON LAWRENCE
Mr. Jimmie Hennon Lawrence, Sr., 82, a resident of Greenville, died at his home Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. The funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 2, from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel Gandy officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Entombment was at 1 p.m. at Octagon Cemetery in Linden. Visitation was…
Read MoreCARMEN LANCASTER
Funeral service for Mrs. Carmen Lancaster, 86, of Greenville, was held at Johnson Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 with Brother Randy Harvill officiating. Burial follow at Brushey Creek Cemetery. The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Lancaster passed away at her home on Monday. She…
Read MoreOLE STUFF AND SUCH Setting up with dead
By Frances Lowery Garner As I write, this, I am now 72 years young, and I was trying to remember my very first experience with death or a funeral. The one thing that stands out in my mind happened when I was probably five years old and my Daddy’s brother burned to death over…
Read MoreSpay/neuter efforts by Humane Society
BY ANNIE CRENSHAW The Butler County Humane Society arranged with pet owners for nearly 200 dogs and cats to be neutered in 2021, in our low-cost spay/neuter efforts. Spay/neuter is THE alternative to euthanasia. Help save more animals’ lives and control the over-population of unwanted and abandoned pets. Let’s spay and neuter ALL pets…
Read MoreShoebox ministry a success
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Since Franklin Graham began the initiative in 1993, more than 188 million children in over 170 countries have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. This year Butler County churches, clubs, and individuals collected 1297 boxes, around 300 more than last year. County coordinator Angie Meredith says, “I prayed…
Read MoreThanksgiving from the Shepherds Table
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Shepherd’s Table ministry of Southside Baptist Church recently shared a special Thanksgiving event with the community. In addition to their twice-a-month grocery distribution, they prepared around 730 traditional Thanksgiving plates. Most of those meals were distributed to the community along with the grocery pick up. Another 200…
Read MoreAARP launches tool for veterans
AARP launched a new tool to bring together valuable information and resources to help veterans, military families and their caregivers navigate their health care options. TheVeterans and Military Families Health Benefits Navigator, provides Alabama’s veterans with critical information about what is required to qualify for health care benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard As we near the Super 7 playoffs for the Alabama High School Athletic Association, I decided to write about some of the teams who played for the state championship in 1971. On Dec. 3, 1971, five teams were crowned State Champion. 4A Decatur beat Butler of…
Read MoreG’ana wins tournament
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Panthers varsity boys’ basketball team had a strong opening to their season by winning the inaugural Dothan Turkey Classic Tournament held at the Dothan Civic Center. In the first game on Nov. 22, Georgiana trounced Lafayette 70-55. Amari Feagin had 18 points 11 rebounds and four…
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