Karate comes to Georgiana
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Bryan Henry of WSFA TV reported two years ago that Georgiana is on the grow with the Family Dollar coming and in an interview with The Greenville Standard’s Ray Van Cor, Van Cor stated he was working to bring his karate studio and a restaurant to Georgiana. Since…
Read MoreFDA scrimmages
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles hosted Macon East Academy Knights in a scrimmage Friday, August 13. The Eagles defense had a strong showing including this exciting goal line stand pictured above. The defense battled the Knights to hold for four tough downs at the Eagle four yard line. Coach Eric Folmar said, “Coming into the…
Read MoreBerry Bess: Georgiana’s new football coach
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard In case you haven’t heard by now, the Panthers of Georgiana School have got themselves a new head football coach, Coach Berry Bess. Coach Bess is a Greenville native and has coached at our schools before as the Greenville Middle School head coach and also in Tuscaloosa…
Read MoreAndalusia 10U wins World Series
After winning the Alabama Dixie AAA State Tournament, Tuesday, July 13, which was hosted by Greenville Parks and Recreation, the Andalusia 10U teamed turned their attention to the Dixie World Series in Laurel, Miss. After playing seven games in six days, Andalusia claimed the championship Thursday, Aug. 12. They won six games and had to…
Read MoreJIMMIE MAE JOHNSON
Funeral services for Jimmie Mae Johnson were held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1 p.m. from Lomax Hannon Auditorium Greenville. Reverend Ben Davis officiated. Burial followed in Zion Rest Cemetery. Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreERIC THOMPSON
Funeral services for Eric Thompson were held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 3 p.m. from St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Luverne. Reverend Ronald Thompson officiated. Burial followed in Bedgood Cemetery. Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreSAMUEL SMITH
Funeral services for Samuel Smith were held Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at 12 p.m. from the House of God Church Greenville. Elder General Calvin Crenshaw officiated. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Hudson Funeral Service directed.
Read MoreROY C. MICKLES
Dec. 27, 1979 – Aug. 7, 2021 Mr. Roy C. Mickles, Jr., 41, a resident of Greenville, passed on Aug. 7, 2021. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 13 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Carter Rice & West Funeral Home, 10 Chalet Drive, Greenville. Graveside service was Saturday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m. at Zion Rest Church…
Read MoreEDNA STINSON
July 22, 1945 – Aug. 11 2021 Memorial Service for Edna E. Stinson, 76, of Greenville will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 with Pastor Mike Holcomb officiating. The family received friends an hour prior to the service. Mrs. Stinson passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, in Greenville. She is survived…
Read MoreSYLVIA LOUISE FRITZ
May 30, 1942 – Aug 11, 2021 Mrs. Sylvia Louise Fritz, 79, a resident of Greenville, died at her daughters’ home in Cut Off, La., on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. A graveside service was held Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at Old Ebenezer Cemetery with Reverend Bobby Duck officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.…
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