KIRBY LOUIS BLACKBURN
Kirby Louis Blackburn, age 61, of Georgiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Kirby was known for his love and dedication to public service. He began his love for the first responder lifestyle at age 14 working with Max Ambulance Service. Having a “Servant’s Heart”,…
Read MoreBILLY LANCASTER
Funeral Service for Mr. Billy Lancaster, 88, of Greenville was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Johnson Funeral Home. Burial followed at Brushey Creek Cemetery. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Lancaster passed away at his home on Monday. Survivors include his wife of…
Read MoreJILL PIERCE LOWERY
Jill Pierce Lowery, a lifelong resident of McKenzie, passed into eternal life on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She and her husband, Billy, have been a staple in the town of McKenzie for over 50 years. Together they owned and operated the local hardware store since 1974 after…
Read MoreSeale’s to celebrate 50 years of marriage
James and Gail Seale will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Nov. 21. They were married in 1970 at Forest Home Methodist Church. They have two daughters, Martha and Kristy, and seven grandchildren, Gracie, Ian, Rachel, Cole, Clay, Lauren, and Landon. The couple will have a formal celebration in the spring which will be announced…
Read MoreGreenville Christmas Parade is Dec. 8
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 8 as an eagerly-awaited holiday event returns to the downtown Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce (GACOC) has slated its annual Christmas Parade to kick off downtown at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “It’s a Wonderful Life in the Camellia City.” GACOC director Tracy Salter said this…
Read MoreVirtual learning days planned
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Butler County School system has designated Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, as virtual learning days for all students. Students will not report to school on those days. All employees are expected to report to work both days. In-person instruction is expected to resume in the…
Read MoreFCA Jingle for Jesus 5k run/walk is Dec. 12
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be hosting the first annual ‘Jingle for Jesus’ 5k run/walk in downtown Greenville on Dec. 12. for ages 10 and up. Participants and attendees are invited to dress up in their favorite holiday gear and enjoy the festivities. Overall first and…
Read MoreDAR HONORS VETERANS
The Fort Dale Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), gathered at the Butler County courthouse in Greenville on Veterans Day to honor Butler County veterans and place flags at memorial monuments in downtown Greenville. Members first conducted a DAR honoring service for Revolutionary War patriots and discussed their own patriot ancestors along with others…
Read MoreALEA issues alert about license renewals
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind all citizens to use caution and be aware of third-party websites when renewing their driver license online. Third-party websites may look “official,” and often partner with search engines to appear at the top of search results. Many third-party sites charge additional fees or…
Read MoreTigers fall in second round
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The McKenzie Tigers filled the visitor’s side full with Tiger fans and contended for the win, but ultimately fell to the undefeated Linden Patriots in the second round AHSAA playoff game. The Patriots celebrated a 50-13 home field win and advanced to round three against Sweetwater this Friday…
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