JAMES LAMAR WALLACE
Aug. 18, 1932 – March 7, 2025 James Lamar “Jim” Wallace, 92, loving husband to Julia Cartwright Wallace, of Clemson, S.C., passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born in Luverne, he was the son of the late James Lenox Wallace and Trudie Estelle Graydon Wallace. Jim attended Auburn University and proudly served his country…
Read MoreDOROTHY OWEN GOLDEN
March 22, 1939 – March 7, 2025 Ms. Dorothy Owen Golden, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her Troy residence. Funeral services for Ms. Golden were held Monday, March 10, beginning at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Wilkerson officiating. Graveside services immediately followed at…
Read MoreTRUMAN STUART
April 21, 1945 – March 11, 2025 Truman Stuart, 79, of Georgiana, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 11, 2025. He was lovingly ushered into heaven, where his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty, and his heavenly Father awaited him. Truman was born on April 21, 1945, to Kenneth Eugene Stuart…
Read MoreWHS Tour of Homes March 21-25
The Wilcox Historical Society’s annual Tour of Homes will feature appearances by Luke and Julie Montagu, the 12th Earl and Countess of Sandwich. This 2025 Tour of Homes, set for March 21-22 in Camden, includes visits to seven beautiful, historic homes, a church, and the law office of Benjamin Meek Miller, who served as an…
Read MoreCamellia spotlight
Blooming season is not over for camellias in Butler County. This pink beauty graces the front of the Greenville-Butler County Public Library and displayed like a beacon this past week. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
Read MoreBoating basics and license info
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations across the state. Each year, the Agency offers free hands-on classes that allow interaction with local ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers and important information on issues within the local bodies of waters…
Read MoreLeckie Scholarship now open
The “Miss Elizabeth” D. Leckie Scholarship is given annually to deserving Butler County students in hopes they will see the advantage of returning to Butler County to live and work after they complete their education. The scholarship is open to students (former or current) of the Butler County School System, Fort Dale Academy or an…
Read MoreEagles serve a win
Fort Dale tennis won over Monroe Academy in last Thursday’s home match with team scores of 7-0 for the girls and 6-1 for the boys. Pictured are the 3rd seeds Faith Baker who won her singles match 8-3 and her doubles match with partner Charlotte Kate Anderson 8-0 and Jase Butts who won singles 8-1…
Read MoreTax breaks for athletes but not Alabamians?
The second week if February, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) exempt from state income taxes. NIL has come under fire by Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and movement on that issue on the federal…
Read MoreARNOLD DENNIS CARLSON
June 14, 1937 – Feb. 20, 2025 Arnold Dennis Carlson, beloved pastor of the Fort Deposit Methodist Church for more than 20 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at Pine Needle Assisted Living in Greenville. A memorial service was held on Sunday, March 9, beginning at 2 p.m. at…
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