Palm Sunday reverence
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard On April 13, Christians around the world commemorated Jesus Christ’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem with Palm Sunday celebrations. At Greenville’s St. Elizabeth Catholic church, several ladies wove the blessed palm fronds into crosses to give to the children. Palm weaving is an old tradition, particularly within many Hispanic…
Read MoreMcKenzie softball seniors
The McKenzie lady softball seniors recently posed for a picture at the Greenville Sportsplex for their game against the Greenville High School softball team. Picture (l-r) are: Hayden Bozeman, Cece Bullard, Lara Hanford, Nijay Davison, and Trenady Pierce. (Bruce Branum| The Standard)
Read MoreLady Eagles’ tennis team state runner-up
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale’s girls’ tennis team was the runner-up at the AISA state tournament at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. Freshman Lily Smith was named 4th seed state champion for singles. Third seed freshman Faith Baker and fifth seed senior Caroline Meadows were state runners-up in singles. In the doubles…
Read MoreGHS lady softball honors seniors
The Greenville High School lady softball team seniors were honored on Thursday, April 10. Pictured (l-r) are: Marlina Jordan, MaKenzie Carter, Layla McCall, Justice James, Tajunna Griffin, Jakeria Holley, Ajaida Hardaway, Lauren Houston, and Sy’Nya Edwards. Their last home game was against McKenzie School and GHS won 7-3. (Bruce Branum| The Standard)
Read MoreFDA honors soccer seniors
Fort Dale Academy Soccer honored their seniors in a pregame ceremony on April 7. Pictured front L-R: Marley Thomas, Sydney Blackmon, Addison Huggins, and Alyssa Johnson. Back L-R: Kate Slagley, Cade Raulerson, Mary Cumbie Taylor, Caden McNaughton, Clay Gardener, and Annabelle Anderson. (Kathy Pickens | The Standard)
Read MoreFDA honors diamond seniors
The senior members of the Fort Dale baseball and softball teams were recognized and presented with photo plaques in a joint ceremony before their last home game on April 8. Pictured front L-R: Anna Claire Thomas, Bailey Lambert, Brinkley Long, Lela Mansmann, and Emily Cauthen. Pictured back L-R: Sandrell Williams, Jr., Chandler Little, Brock Tolson,…
Read MoreJOSEPH RAY SKIPPER
Sept. 20, 1962 – April 4, 2025 Joseph Ray Skipper, 62, of Georgiana, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. He was born in Greenville. Ray had worked as a law enforcement officer for many years ending his career with Poarch Creek Indian Police Department. He was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreMATTIE PEARL BENNET FROST
Oct. 27, 1928 – April 4, 2025 Mattie Pearl Bennett Frost was born in the Mt. Zion Community of Greenville on Oct. 27, 1928. She was the fourteenth child of the late William Madison Bennett and Sammie Amanda Williams Bennett. Mattie Pearl, as she was commonly called, attended grade school at the Mt. Zion School…
Read MoreLEONARD WAYNE NEWTON
April 5, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lenny Newton, aged 67, on April 5, 2025, a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Newton was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Barlow Newton. Lenny is survived by his son, Chad Newton (Catherine), and his parents, Barbara and Leonard…
Read MoreMIKE EARNEST
July 20, 1969 – April 5, 2025 Mike Earnest, of Greenville, was born on July 30, 1969, in Weatherford, Texas, and passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 5, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Kimberly Taylor Earnest for 23 years, a caring big brother to Jimmie, and a dedicated son to…
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