Panthers bounce back
BY RAY VAN COR The Greenville Standard The Panthers of Georgiana were on the road last week, traveling southeast to square off against the 1A Conference foe the Kinston Bulldogs. The Bulldogs were 2-2 overall for this matchup with a fresh 42-34 backyard victory over 1A Conference Elba Tigers. The Panthers came into this…
Read MoreCHARLES GRADY ROGERS
Sept. 9, 1944 – Sept. 12, 2025 Charles Grady Rogers passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on Sept. 9, 1944, in Greenville, Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Janie Rogers. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy Simmons…
Read MoreSUSAN MCONNELL FOSTER HAIGLER
Dec. 21, 1939 – Sept. 13, 2025 Susan McConnell Foster Haigler passed away on Sept. 13, 2025, at her home after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Tyler, Texas to the late Mildred McConnell Foster and George Lunsford Foster. Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Brightman Haigler, Jr.…
Read MoreDORRIS BLACK BOOKER
Aug. 22, 1929 – Sept. 14, 2025 Miss Dorris Black Booker, of Georgiana, passed away on Sept. 14, 2025 Graveside services were held Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Georgiana. The family accepted friends for visitation beginning at 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Johnson Funeral Home. Brother…
Read MoreCAROLYN ANN TAYLOR
Jan. 14, 1944 – Sept. 14, 2025 Mrs. Carolyn Ann Taylor, a resident of Greenville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 81. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Bro. Blair McBride officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial…
Read MoreMARY RUTH RYALS (BROWN)
MARY RUTH RYALS (BROWN) Nov. 23, 1930 – Sept. 14. 2025 Mary Ruth Ryals (Brown) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 94. Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept. 21, beginning at 1 p.m. at Cool Springs Cemetery with Brother Billy Shirley officiating and Dunklin…
Read MoreANNIE RUTH THOMAS DAVIS
Jan. 13, 1948 – Sept. 16, 2025 Annie Ruth Thomas Davis, age 77, passed away Sept. 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 22, in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home, with Brother Rick Taylor and Sister Lynn Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery, Greenville, with Dunklin…
Read MoreDEBORAH BLACKMON THOMAS
Feb. 27, 1951 – Sept. 17, 2025 Deborah Blackmon Thomas, 74, of Greenville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 23, beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Randy Harvill officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Burial followed in…
Read MoreBrown wins Greenville mayoral election
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard) Jae’Ques Brown has been elected as the first Black mayor of Greenville beating out Dexter McLendon by a vote count of 1,368 to 968 in today’s municipal election runoff. To follow are the unofficial totals for Greenville and Georgiana: For Greenville Mayor Jae’Ques Brown 1,386…
Read MoreMt. Moriah celebrates 197 years
BY MARY ALICE CARMICHAEL Mt. Moriah Fellowship Church invites you to the annual Homecoming and Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, the only scheduled service of the year. There will be ‘Music on the lawn’ before and after the church service: The Yeldell Yellers, Director Robert Robinson of Birmingham. ‘Music in the…
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