VEL DEAN DUKE
Aug. 16, 1942 – July 31, 2021 Mrs. Vel Dean Duke, 78, a resident of Luverne, died at Baptist South Medical Center on Saturday, July 31, 2021. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Greg Melvin officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.…
Read MoreSHARON BROOKS
Nov. 27, 1962 – July 22, 2021 Funeral Service for Ms. Sharon Brooks, 58, of McKenzie was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Tirey Bowen officiating. Burial followed at South Butler Cemetery. The family received friends from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Ms.…
Read MoreCHARLOTTE CARTWRIGHT
March 4, 1946 – July 25, 2021 Graveside service for Ms. Charlotte Cartwright, 75, of McKenzie, was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, at Elizabeth Cemetery with Brother Alvin Blackburn officiating. Ms. Cartwright passed away on Sunday in Georgiana. She is survived her daughter, Jennifer; sister Linda Blackburn (Alvin); grandchildren, Elizabeth and Samantha;…
Read MoreBILLY RAY HAYES
June 13, 1942 – Jul 26, 2021 Billy Ray Hayes, age 79 of Greenville, died on Monday, July 26, 2021. A memorial service was held on Wednesday at First Assembly of God with Brother Lane Simmons officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to First Assembly of God in Greenville.…
Read MoreLONNIE RANDALL HOLDER
Feb. 25, 1957 – July 27, 2021 Mr. Lonnie Randall Holder, 64, of Greenville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Eddie Holder officiating. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. He is survived…
Read MoreKAY MCLAIN JOHNSON
Oct. 20, 1958 – Jul 27, 2021 Kay McLain Johnson, 62, a resident of Brantley, was born on Oct. 20, 1958 and passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 at her home. The funeral service was Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Crysell officiating and…
Read MoreRONAL EARL KENNEDY
March 11, 1955 – July 29, 2021 Mr. Ronald “Rocky” Earl Kennedy, 66, a resident of Honoraville, and formerly of Mobile, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Mr. Kennedy had a lifetime love of the water, especially the time he was able to spend fishing. He worked as machine operator for many years.…
Read MoreJuly is National Cord Blood Awareness Month
Every day, mothers make the lifesaving choice to donate their umbilical cord blood to a cord blood bank after giving birth. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Cord Blood Bank (part of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers) is working to raise awareness for cord blood donation during Cord Blood Awareness Month. Umbilical cord blood is a rich source…
Read MoreACES hosts grassroots needs assessment
On Wednesday July 21, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) Butler County office hosted its annual Grassroots Needs Assessment Advisory Group meeting. The advisory group is made up of local stakeholders and community partners. Advisory members discussed the results of targeted surveys in the areas of community resource and workforce development, agriculture, forestry and natural…
Read MoreGET OUT THERE Two waterfalls
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Our recent vacation featured five covered bridges, two waterfalls, and one major city. For those of you who love a good physical challenge and the glory of God’s creation, the waterfall segment is for you. Our Gadsden destination was about three and a half hours away. We paid the small…
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