DOUGLAS MACKAUTHER JAYROE
May 27, 1942 – June 27, 2025 Douglas Mackauther “Mack” Jayroe, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on June 27, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a faithful friend to many. Mack is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia “Jenny” Jayroe; his son, Pat Till (Kelli); grandsons,…
Read MoreRALPH EUGENE WASDEN
July 11, 1963 – June 28, 2025 Ralph Eugene Wasden, age 61, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by love. Born on July 11, 1963, in Georgiana, Ralph was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, soon to be great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. The family accepted friends for visitation…
Read MoreBOB GOLLIHUE
Sept. 1, 1951 – June 29, 2025 Mr. Bob Gollihue was born Sept. 1, 1951, in Williamson, W.V, and left this world to be with the Lord on June 29, 2025. Funeral Services were held Thursday, July 3, beginning at 2 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Bush officiating and Johnson Funeral…
Read MoreJUDY ANN THOMPSON
Aug. 28, 1954 – July 2, 2025 Judy Ann Thompson, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at the age of 70. Graveside Services will be held Friday, July 18, beginning at 10 a.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park with Brother Harold Taunton officiating. Judy was preceded in death by her husband,…
Read MoreMcLendon recognizes Civitan Club
Mayor Dexter McLendon recently signed a proclamation in recognition of the Camellia City Civitan Club’s 70th Anniversary. The club was chartered on May 27, 1955 and celebrated their 70th Anniversary in May. Pictured are: Mayor Dexter McLendon presenting Civitan Club President Lee Johnson with proclamation. Other members present are: Mark Coleman, Connie Coleman, Jimmy Russell,…
Read MoreMunicipal candidates qualify
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard) With the qualifying dates for city elections having closed on June 24, the following candidates have qualified and will be on the voting ballots come Aug. 26. For Greenville’s mayoral race, there are four candidates: Jae’Ques Brown, Kenneth Crumb, Dexter McLendon, and Craig Waller. For Greenville’s city council:…
Read MoreDoes vaping cause cancer?
Key Takeaways: E-cigarette aerosol (vapor) contains several cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens). Even if you don’t vape, e-cigarette use could still increase your risk of cancer. E-cigarettes have not been around long enough to determine if vaping itself directly causes cancer, but research is being performed every day to explain possible links between cancer and e-cigarette use.…
Read MoreThe Declaration of Independence
BY Bruce Branum The Greenville Standard To follow shortly, you will find the Declaration of Independence in its entirety. The significance of the document goes beyond the profound words of Thomas Jefferson. Without the Declaration our toddling nation could not have entered into treaties with other nations beyond Great Britain and could not have…
Read MoreRed, White & Boom: Celebrate America set for July 4
A dazzling pyrotechnics display will light up the Camellia City once again this Independence Day. The City of Greenville and the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host their annual Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4, at the football stadium behind Greenville Elementary School. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and include face painting,…
Read MoreDrug Task Force busts yield significant results
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard In recent raids last week, the Greenville Police Department’s Drug Task Force successfully concluded two major investigations resulting in four arrests, the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs, and weapons. According to a press release by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, “The Greenville Police Department’s Drug…
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