Ida Mae Taylor
Ida, born to the late Frank and Mary Taylor on February 20, 1945 in Newbern, Alabama, passed away on March 18, 2022. Pursuing a career in Nursing, Ida spent her life helping others and will be missed. She is survived by her brothers, Albert Taylor of Greensboro, AL., and Joseph Taylor of Newbern, AL.; nieces,... Read More
George Washington Carver Cephus
George, affectionately known as “Billy”, was born to the late Craig and Angeline Cephus on January 28, 1944 in Hale County, Alabama, passed away on March 26, 2022. He served proudly in the military and returned home to work as a farmer until he retired. Taking joy in the simple things in life and valuing... Read More
John Ridley, Jr.
John, born to the late Clara Walthall Ridley and John Ridley, Sr. in Hale County, Alabama on March 12, 1941, passed away March 22, 2022. A man of many trades, John was a Mason and also pursued his passion in cars by fixing the machines brought to him by people far and wide. He also... Read More
Jonathan Jaheem Abner
Jonathan, born to the parents of Lomus and Annie Abner in Montgomery, Alabama on July 28, 1994 passed away on March 26, 2022. With a zest for learning and life, Jonathan thrived academically and professionally. He graduated Cum Laude from Tuskegee University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Taking that hard... Read More
Pi Kappa Phi inducts Karlie Ryan
Karlie Ryan of Moundville, Alabama, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all discipline collegiate honor society. Ryan was initiated at Samford University. Ryan is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville
Easter is this Sunday! As always, a lot of people always reminisce about “The Road To Calvary” that used to be presented by The MOUNDVILLE United Methodist Church. It was written by Pastor Robert Hagood in 1948 and presented for many years at MOUNDVILLE Archaeological Mounds at 4:30 AM on Easter morning. Such great memories... Read More
Donate to Pleasant Valley cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Ren Kynard, 1605 Water Oak Rd., Greensboro.
120 Years Ago
in the Marion Democrat April 11, 1902 We notice in the “Junior Corner” of the Atlanta Constitution a little letter from our own sweet Susie Haggerty. The letter reflects credit both upon Susie and Marion, of which town, as an educational center, she speaks appreciatively. The Electric Light company have let the contract for putting... Read More
150 Years Ago
in the Marion Commonwealth April 11, 1872 Selma, Marion & Memphis R R General Forrest is rapidly pushing forward the work on his road in Mississippi, The legislature of that State has admitted him to the benefits of her subsidy laws and sold to him her interest in several hundred thousand acres of land, while... Read More
Francis Marion’s Donnita Tucker earns Aspirations in Computing Educator award
Francis Marion School recently congratulated staff member, Donnita Tucker for being a 2022 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award recipient. Tucker was among 138 applicants and was selected from a pool of potential recipients from the continental U.S., Canada, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. The AIC Educator Award celebrates exemplary formal and informal educators... Read More