Stories from Friday, June 12, 2015

Columbia State Community College hosted the Rogers Group Inc. 19th Annual J.R. Moon Golf Classic this month at the Saddle Creek Golf Club in Lewisburg. "It is such a pleasure to be a part of this community-wide effort. Golfers,committee members, donors and volunteers make this the successful event it is every year," said Elizabeth McDow, director of the Lewisburg campus.

Early 7-0 deficit turns to 10-9 Babe Ruth win! Nichirin came to play Wednesday night, seemingly on its way to win over unbeaten Clint's Air Care (CAC) and a chance at stealing the Marshall County Babe Ruth League title. But CAC, also called the Mudcats had other ideas, turning an upset loss into a 10-9 comeback win at the Jonathan D. Hollingsworth Memorial Babe Ruth Field at Lewisburg.

The Elks sent Devin Aydelott to the mound versus A-Plus Collision Center in Wednesday night's Marshall Babe Ruth League nightcap and the young right-hander turned in a one-hit gem as the Elks won 11-1. Aydelott went the distance in the four-inning, run-rule win, giving up one earned run, walking four and striking out four A-Plus batters.

Nichirin was clicking on all cylinders Tuesday night, hammering A-Plus Collision Center 16-3 in four innings. Nichirin came up with three runs in the top of the first inning with the big blow coming off the bat of Jacob Autry, who slammed a two-run double to deep center field.

Grayson Whaley tossed a seven-inning complete game Tuesday for the Elks, who outlasted Marshall Medical center (MMC) 4-3 in the second game of a Marshall County Babe Ruth League double-header. Whaley gave up zero earned runs on six hits, walked three, hit one and struck-out seven MMC batters in the game.

Robert James Maxwell, 65, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Marshall Medical Center. Mr. Maxwell was a native of Harbor Beach, Michigan and son of the late Albert and Hazel Marion Arntz Maxwell. He was retired from General Motors after 33 years of service and was a member of the Baptist Church...

Marie Moore Whitehead, 85, former resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at NHC Hillview. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg with David D. Davidson officiating. The family will visit with friends at the graveside...

J.B. Adams, 76, of Cornersville, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Adams was a Marshall County native and son of the late John Allen and Irene Johnson Adams. He was a painter and member of Westvue Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Ann Adams of Cornersville; step-daughter, Jackie Hartley of Rainsville, Alabama; two step-sons, Grant LaTondress of Cornersville and Steve Reed of Portland; three sisters, Virginia Holbert of Lewisburg, Effie Ward of Cornersville, and Frances Scribner of Columbia; one brother, John Adams of Lewisburg; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Mr. John Thomas Perkins, 64, of Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, after a 10-year illness. Mr. Perkins was a native of Maryville and the son of the late Roy T. Perkins and Daisy Dyer Perkins. In addition to his parents , he was preceded in death by a sister, Suzie Perkins. He was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the VFW and American Legion in Maryville...