BRIAN DAVID MATTHEWS
March 24, 1961 – Nov. 7, 2024 Mr. Brian David Matthews, age 63, a resident of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. A service will be held at a later date. Mr. Brian is survived by his wife, Janet Matthews; daughter, Layla Matthews; son, Rick Cooley; and brother and sisters, Ken Matthews, Kathy…
Read MoreFields of Faith draws hundreds
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fairgrounds was packed with athletes, coaches, fans, and community volunteers as South Central Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted their annual Fields of Faith on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Multiple boys and girls teams and student FCA Huddle leaders from Fort Dale Academy, Georgiana School, Greenville High, and…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child nears
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Although Christmas is still many weeks away, it is time for those who are interested in taking part in Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to get their shoeboxes filled with goodies in order to ship them to underserved children in developing countries across the world. OCC is a project…
Read MoreBeeland Camellia Gardens holds groundbreaking ceremony
A sizable audience attended the inaugural groundbreaking ceremony for the Beeland Camellia Gardens restoration project on Wednesday morning, Nov. 6. It marked the initiation of Phase 1 of the collaborative endeavor between the City of Greenville, the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Sasanqua Garden Club. Phase 1 renovations are funded through a partnership…
Read MorePanthers outpace Generals
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Georgiana Panthers traveled to face the Autauga Academy Generals this past Friday and brought home a hard fought 40-32 win. The black and grey Generals took the opening kickoff and marched down the field from their own 44-yard line and scored their first points on 26-yard pass.…
Read MoreMcKenzie scorches Keith Bears
BY SHEA ODOM The Greenville Standard The (9-1) McKenzie Tigers hosted the (5-5) Keith Bears for the first round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs at Williams-Vickery Field for a passionate four quarters of play. The Bears were unable to take control of the game and the Tigers clinched a 50-6 win.…
Read MoreEagles take down Warriors
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard The Fort Academy Eagles hosted the nave blue and gold Valiant Cross Academy Warriors this past Friday and flew to another victory, 21-8. The first quarter was a stalemate with both teams’ defenses controlling the field and each causing a fumble. In the second quarter, the Eagle’s offense…
Read MoreButler County football round up
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Butler County started with four teams in the playoffs but after week one, there remains three. The Greenville High School Tigers made the long trip north to Lineville and faced the juggernaut of Central Clay County Volunteers who entered the game with a record of 10-0. It…
Read MoreWILLA JEAN SCOTT JOHNSON
Feb. 14, 1941 – Nov. 4, 2024 Willa Jean Scott Johnson, age 83, passed away Nov. 4, 2024 in Greenville. A beloved mother, grandmother and sister, she will be missed by her children, Rhonda J. Mosier, Laura J. Cockfield and John “Randy” Johnson; her grandchildren, Benjamin M. Cockfield, Liana C. Cockfield, Jared B. Mosier, and…
Read MoreMARGARET BOWDEN GRIGGERS
July 6, 1931 – Nov. 7, 2024 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a lifetime of memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Margaret Bowden Griggers on Nov. 7, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on July 6, 1931, Margaret was a source of laughter, love, and endless stories—a true Southern gem…
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