LUCILLE MARAMAN
Nov. 6, 1925 – June 28, 2021 Lucille Phelps Maraman, 95, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2021 in Georgiana. She was born Nov. 6, 1925 to Verge and Gertrude Phelps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kendall Maraman; sons, Kendall Maraman and Ned Maraman; daughters, Ann Whitehead and Swan Turner Maraman;…
Read MoreSAM GRADY ANDRESS
April 14, 1981 – June 30, 2021 Sam “Judd” Grady Andress IV, age 40, of Greenville, Alabama passed away at his home on June 30, 2021. Judd was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Sam Grady and Bertha Lou Andress, Jr.; and maternal grandfather, Bill Matthews. He is survived by his father, Sam Grady…
Read MoreWILLIE D. MOORE
Funeral services were held for Willie D. Moore held Saturday, July 3, 2021 from the Clara G. Hudson Memorial Chapel at 1 p.m. Evangelist Carolyn Griffin, Eulogist. Burial followed in Ridgeville Baptist Church Cemetery, Forest Home; Hudson Funeral Service directed. Willie leaves to cherish his memories, sons, Jamoney and Nick Moore, both of Greenville; grandchildren,…
Read MoreThe Standard racks up 32 APA awards
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Greenville Standard recently brought home seven first place awards for the year 2020 in Division D from the Alabama Press Association banquet. In first, second, and third place, The Standard racked up 32 total awards. Division D is classified as a non-daily newspaper (publishing less than three…
Read MorePoole replaces Lovell on bench
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Butler County native Cleveland Poole was recently sworn in on Monday, June 21, to replace 2nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Terri Bozeman Lovell. He will preside over cases in Butler, Crenshaw, and Lowndes counties. Lovell recently announced her retirement and will be the executive director for the Alabama…
Read MoreCome see the fireworks
A dazzling display of pyrotechnics is set to return to the Camellia City on July 3 to celebrate America’s Independence. The City of Greenville will once again host the city’s annual fireworks show “Celebrate America” on Saturday, July 3 below the field of Greenville High School’s Tiger Stadium. The annual Celebrate America Fireworks Show will…
Read MorePowell resigns from G’ana
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard It is a very sad day for Georgiana because it is official that head football coach Ezell Powell has resigned. Ezell and his wife Candace Powell will no longer be part of the Georgiana School family, but they leave lasting impressions upon the numerous lives they have…
Read MoreG’ana School hosts summer youth camp
On June 7 – 9, Georgiana School held their 2021 summer youth basketball camp. Pictured above are participants of the camp. Head coach Kirk Norris said the camp was a success. “We had over 67 kids in attendance this year, the most we have ever had in the 13 years of camp,” said Norris. Pictured…
Read MoreFDA cheerleaders bring home awards
The Fort Dale Academy JV and varsity cheer squads participated in the Alabama Independent School Association’s cheer camp June 21-24 at Troy University. The event was staffed by cheer professionals from the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA). Teams learned cheers and dances and had the opportunity to try-out for the UCA All-American team. Seniors could also try out…
Read MoreBig C’ Golf Tourney recap
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard On Friday, June 18, The ‘Big C’ Endowed Scholarship Tournament was held. It was the fourth of the tournaments that began in 2017. Last year, it was not able to be held due to COVID. This year was very good. Eighty golfers played, that is 20…
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