EDWARD MARTIN BUCY
Edwin Martin Bucy, of Fort Deposit, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, in his home. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later time. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents, Bryan Bucy and Barbara Pearson Bucy. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Deborah Bucy; children, Laura…
Read MoreJOHNNY JAMES GOODWIN
Johnny James Goodwin, 29, of McKenzie, passed away on Jan. 31, in Pensacola, Fla. A service will be announced at a later date. Johnny Jack was survived by his father, Don Goodwin; sister, Donna-Jean Goodwin; caregiver and cousin; Heather M. Brogden; and several cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother,…
Read MoreLEROY BOUTWELL
Mr. LeRoy Boutwell, 88, a resident of Greenville, died on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. A graveside was held Sunday, Feb. 7, at Forest Home Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Minister Charles Box officiating and Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home directing. Visitation was from 12:30-1:30 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin & Daniels Funeral Home. Leroy…
Read MoreJEAN CARTWRIGHT SHOWS
Jean Cartwright Shows, 84, of Georgiana, peacefully died at her home with family by her side on Sunday, Feb. 7. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon “Driver” Shows; daughter, Barbara Ann McNeil; parents, Harvie and Lillie Cartwright; brother, James Cartwright; and sister, Frances Nichols. She is survived by her sons, Randy and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 temporarily closes McKenzie School
PRESS RELEASE Butler County School System’s McKenzie School Closed to Students until February 15, 2021 McKenzie School’s buildings will be closed to students February 8 through February 12, 2021 due to an increased level of COVID-19 exposures within the school. During this time students will continue the learning process from their homes. Staff…
Read MoreWarrant amnesty period begins
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Do you have outstanding warrants in Butler County? Now is the time to take care of them. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the District Attorney’s Office and hosting a warrant amnesty program through April 30. Sheriff Danny Bond said, “We are reaching out to the…
Read MoreBlooms along The Camellia Trail
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The picture of the week from The Camellia Trail was taken from the west side of historic Pioneer Cemetery looking north along the wrought iron fence lining South Park Street. Established in 1819, it is Greenville’s oldest cemetery and the site location for the Confederate Hospital from 1861-1865.…
Read MoreBLACK HISTORY MONTH A legacy of music
BY CAROLYN GRIFFIN The Greenville Standard I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to share Black History Moments during the month of February. As usual, I had a plan for the first article, but God had a different plan. Music has always been and will always be an important part of Black…
Read MoreCOVID-19 closes GMS until Feb. 15
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard A press release by the Butler County School System (BCSS) on Saturday, Jan. 30, stated that Greenville Middle School’s buildings will be closed to students beginning Feb. 1 through Feb. 12 due to an increased level of COVID-19 exposures within the school. It explained, that during the closure,…
Read MoreCounty basketball wrap up
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The Battle of Butler County proved to be a battle indeed. The Georgiana School Panthers traveled to tip off with the Greenville High School (GHS) Tigers in a much anticipated conference game. The Panthers clawed for the win, but the Tigers proved victorious winning 88-58 for the varsity…
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