Buffalo Soldiers tie to Butler County
The Greenville Standard Mark Matthews (1894-2005) was the oldest surviving Buffalo Soldier when he died in September of 2005 at the age of 111. Matthews was born in Greenville and later moved to Ohio. His horse riding career began early when he delivered newspapers by pony. Matthews enlisted in the Army’s 10th Calvary Regiment…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of athletes
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard Butler County’s Black History in sports is phenomenal. There are so many outstanding athletes, coaches, and mentors. It would take volumes to tell the amazing stories. We are only scratching the surface. We look forward to sharing many of these stories in the future. Here are just a…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of agriculture and business
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard This article features two men who were prominent business and agricultural leaders of this county. Their legacy lives on through their mentorship and family lineage. There are many others but time, space, schedules, and access to information does not allow us to get it all in. As I…
Read MoreCounty basketball wrap up
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Butler County varsity basketball is fast coming to a close. Only one school, Georgiana and their Lady Panthers, still remain in playoff contention. The Greenville High School (GHS) Tiger boys, after their 80-55 defeat of the Tallasee Tigers on Friday, Feb. 19, had hoped to move closer to…
Read MoreOn this day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Paul Myerburg with USA Today picked the 2009 University of Alabama football team fifth best out of six National Championship teams under Nick Saban. This was the first National Championship under Nick Saban, and the first one since 1992. Alabama finished the 2008 season with a…
Read MoreTINA MICHELLE CRASE
Ms. Tina Michelle Crase, 47, passed away at her son’s home in Greenville, on Feb. 16, 2021. Ms. Crase was born in Oklahoma on Dec. 7, 1973 and moved to Greenville in the late 80’s. The funeral service was Monday, Feb., 22, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home with…
Read MoreALLEN RANDY OWENS
Mr. Allen Randy Owens, 75, a resident of Greenville, died at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at Sardis Cemetery with Brother Tracy Stinson and Brother T.J. Phelps officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home officiating. Visitation was from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at…
Read MoreLARHONDA D. GRAY
Elder LaRhonda D. Gray- funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. from The Clara G. Hudson Memorial Chapel. Minister Curtis Gray officiated. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery; Hudson Funeral Service directed. She leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Corey Gray; children, Ramone Dorr, Laronica Horton, Kelvin Peters, Darnell Shaw, Darcell Shaw,…
Read MoreROCHELLE ELIZABETH LASSITER SMITH
Rochelle “Rocky” Elizabeth Lassiter Smith, age 47, died unexpectedly on Feb. 11, 2021. She was born in Monroeville on Oct. 16, 1973 to Elizabeth and Doug Lassiter. Rocky was the type of person you fell in love with the second you met her. She lifted spirits with her attitude and smile. She was a bright…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of music
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard The legacy of music taught, played and created by Blacks in Butler County is rich in history and deserves recognition along with those influential in education and government and politics. A few names not mentioned in this article include: Ed Bell, an American Piedmont blues and country singer,…
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