PHILLIP RANSON HANCOCK
Oct. 30, 1953 – Dec. 12, 2024 Phillip Ranson Hancock, of Greenville, was born Oct. 30, 1953, and died on Dec. 12, 2024. His devoted parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles “Chas” Sanders Hancock (Gloria) of Greenville, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Bennett Hancock (Greenville); two children, Anne Taber…
Read MoreCLIVE ALEXANDER REID
March 20, 1932 – Dec. 18, 2024 Clive “Buster” Alexander Reid, a resident of Fort Deposit, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 92. Buster was preceded in death by his father, George Julian Reid, Sr.; mother, Callie Holmes Reid; wife, Peggy Darlene Simmons Reid; son, David Ronald…
Read MoreJAMES MELTON WHEELER
Oct. 14, 1938 – Dec. 19, 2024 Mr. James “Jim” Melton Wheeler, age 86, of Minter, died at his residence surrounded by love, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 20, at New Bethel-Braggs Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m. with Reverend Bruce Coker officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Jim was…
Read MoreGCS gets AHA Grant
The Greenville Camellia Society (GCS) has earned a competitive mini grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance. This award will help make possible the Gee’s Bend Quilt Exhibition to be held at the Beeland Park Community Center Feb. 15-16, 2025. An Artisans Market will be presented at the same time with both events being held in…
Read MoreDementia advice for holiday travel
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers tips to help those traveling with a loved one with a dementia-related illness to make their trip as easy and comfortable as possible. Before the trip: Make sure travel is advisable. Someone in the early stages of dementia may still enjoy traveling, but as the disease progresses, travel may…
Read MoreCrash claims one life
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, has claimed the life of a Georgiana man. The pedestrian, Elgin C. McMeans, 75, was critically injured while walking in the roadway when struck by the 2011 Ford Escape driven by Jarvarous M. Lett, 28, of Peterman. McMeans was transported…
Read MoreThumbs up for Miracle on Mainstreet
Many people gave thumbs up for the Greenville Christmas parade this year. The parade was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10, but due to inclement weather was postponed until Wednesday. The theme “Miracle on Mainstreet” was represented by 77 floats. Children had their pictures with Santa and the annual Christmas tree lighting occurred without a…
Read MoreASHOF announces 2025 class
The Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) is pleased to announce the Class of 2025 to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on May 3, 2025. The class was selected by ballot through a statewide selection committee; votes were tabulated by the accounting firm of…
Read MoreFDA hoops action
The Fort Dale Lady Eagles placed second in their annual Christmas tournament on Friday, Dec. 13, defeating Crenshaw Christian but falling to Springwood School. Anna Claire Thomas (pictured above right) and Brinkley Long were named to the all-tournament team. Only the boys’ side, the Eagles also placed second with a Friday win over Crenshaw Christian…
Read MoreThis day in sports history
BY COLIN “BIG C” MACGUIRE The Greenville Standard Today, I will recount the University of Alabama 2024 football Season. It was the first season without Nick Saban as head coach since 2007. This was new head coach Kalen DeBoer’s first season at Alabama. This is a break down the season. Aug. 31, Alabama opened…
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