JOEY LAMON JOHNSON
Joey Lamon Johnson, 66, a lifelong resident of Georgiana, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamon Johnson and Willene Josey; son, Shawn Bolden; his siblings, Rickey Josey, Linda Wasden, and Jimmy Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Johnson; daughters, Stephanie Johnson and Jennifer Johnson; sister, Teresa (Mike) Smith…
Read MoreTake care of others during cold
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard As the state endures significant cold temperatures, people, pets, and livestock face increased hardship. Check on those you care about daily. To follow are some cold weather safety tips from the National Weather Service and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, deadly…
Read MoreManaging your persistent fears and anxieties
BY STAN POPOVICH Are you looking for all of the answers on how to reduce your persistent fears and anxieties? Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage…
Read MoreCrosby loses home to fire
The home of L.C. Crosby was completely destroyed by a fire at 433 Kolb City Road on Dec. 8, 2024. Around 11:30 p.m. Crosby stated he heard a noise and went outside to the west of the house and saw fire blazing. He then called 911 and went to Tommie Rivers’ bedroom and told him…
Read MoreCamellia spotlight
Jan. 7 was Camellia Day in Alabama. The Alabama Legislature chose the date to coincide with beginning of the prime blooming season for C. japonica camellia. Camellias are native to Southeast Asia and were imported to the Unites States beginning in the 16th and 17th centuries. They made their way to Alabama in the 1800’s.…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will review the 2024 University of Alabama football season. It started off with a back on Aug. 31 with Alabama beating Western Kentucky 63-0. The next week the Tide beat South Florida 41-16. They then beat Wisconsin 42-10 before their open date of Sept.…
Read MoreHoops action for Fort Dale
Fort Dale basketball began region play last on Saturday, Jan 4, as they hosted Lowndes Academy. The varsity boys won by a score of 37-34. Dain Winters (pictured) led with nine points and nine rebounds. The varsity girls won by a score of 38-29. Brinkley Long led with eight points and eight rebounds. She is…
Read MoreLORETTA BOGAN KNIGHTEN
Aug. 18, 1961 – Dec. 21, 2024 Loretta Bogan Knighten was born to Leana Bogan and the late Dan Bogan Jr. on Aug. 18, 1961. She was baptized at an early age and was a lifelong member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. She faithfully served as secretary of the Sunday School, member of the Gospel…
Read MoreJERRY DON MIDDELTON
May 13, 1951 – Dec. 30, 2024 Jerry Don Middleton, 73, of Georgiana, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Randy Harvill officiating. The family received friends for visitation one hour prior to…
Read MoreSTANLEY BRUCE SESSION
Oct. 17, 1963 – Oct. 17 1963 Stanley Bruce Sessions, affectionately known as Stan, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024, in Dothan, at the age of 61. Born in Greenville on Oct. 17, 1963, Stanley was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him, leaving behind a legacy of love,…
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