BCHGS February meeting notes
The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society (BCHGS) Executive Board met Tuesday, Feb. 18, to discuss programming and special events for the upcoming year. The group welcomed Al Gaston and Johnny Autrey as executive board members, and newly elected officers, President Pamala Nolan and Vice President Melanie Pitts Stonestreet. Martha Grimes Lampkin was named Ex…
Read MoreGHS hosts softball tourney
The Greenville High School Lady Tigers hosted their 6th annual Rodney “Rollo” Bush softball tournament this past weekend. Beginning Friday, teams from central and south Alabama played in pool play to determine the playoff bracket on Saturday. Teams included were Park Crossing, Red Level, Greenville JV, Lamp, McKenzie, St. Michael, Oak Grove, Valley, and Andalusia.…
Read MoreFDA diamond action
Fort Dale baseball opened their season with a 5-4 win on the road to La Fayette versus Chambers Academy last Friday. Senior Sandrell Williams led off with a homerun to left field. He added a single in the 6th inning and ended a good night at the plate batting 2-3 with two runs, two RBI’s, and a…
Read MoreHARRIETTE ELIZABETH JOLLY
Nov. 25, 1961 – Feb. 16, 2025 Harriette Elizabeth “Betsy” Jolly, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away on Feb. 16, 2025, at the age of 63. Betsy is survived by her mother, Beth Wood; husband, William Jolly; her children, Stephen (Jen) Jolly and Katherine (Josh) Kropp; and six grandchildren, who were her pride…
Read MoreTHOMAS WAYNE MOUNT
March 7, 1949 – Feb. 18, 2025 Thomas Wayne Mount, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Graveside Services were held Sunday, Feb. 23, beginning at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Memorial Park with Reverend Lane Simmons and Reverend Ricky Crysell officiating with Dunklin…
Read MoreKATHY J. WALLER
Nov. 17, 1951 – Feb. 20, 2025 Kathy J. Waller, a resident of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Graveside Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 25, beginning at 2 p.m. at Antioch West Baptist Church with Reverend Nathan Skipper and Reverend Mike Phillips officiating with Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Kathy was preceded…
Read MoreREX SHOWS
Jan. 3, 1958 – Feb. 22, 2025 Mr. Rex Shows, age 67, years of age passed away at his home on Feb. 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rex served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge four days before his second daughter was born in March of 1988. Upon returning home…
Read MoreSheriff announces seizure
Sheriff David Scruggs and retired Sheriff Danny Bond recently announced that a joint operation led by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit resulted in the seizure of nearly $100,000 worth of Xanax, Hydrocodone, and Fentanyl pills from the streets of Butler County. Further information will be provided as the investigation continues. The investigation…
Read MoreQuilt and artisan show draws many
The Gee’s Bend Quiltmakers quilts along with area artisan crafts and goods were on display at Beeland Park Community Center this past Saturday and Sunday. Sizeable crowds attended each day. Artisans lined the walls of the main meeting rooms while quilts were displayed in line down the center of the room. Several quilts were valued…
Read MoreAnderson a true treasure
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Betty Anderson, at the young age of 75 and owner of the Shoe Shop and Quilt Museum in Camden, attended the Greenville Camellia Show & Sale and Gee’s Bend Quilt Exhibition in Greenville this past Saturday and Sunday. Anderson’s grandmother, Minder Coleman, was one of the original founders…
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