Stories from Wednesday, June 20, 2018

James Lee “Jimmy” Beard of Manchester, formerly of Marshall County, TN, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at his residence. Jimmy was a native of Bedford County, TN, born Aug. 28, 1970, son of Wayne Lee and Kathie McCollum Beard. He was a farmer. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Cora Ann (Britt) Meeks of Huntsville, AL; brother, Johnny Wayne (Misty) Beard of the Wheel Community; sister, Joanne Beard of Lewisburg; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, also survive. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 5 p.m. in Round Hill Cemetery. The family will be at London Funeral Home Thursday from 2 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for visitation. London Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

The Elks (5-3) pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent history as they trailed Nichirin 7-0 and 9-1 before stealing a 10-9 eight inning win in the Babe Ruth League twin bill nightcap at the Jonathan D. Hollingsworth Memorial Field in Lewisburg Monday night. Nichirin (2-6) starting pitcher Logan McKnight held the Elks in check over the first four innings, giving up just two runs on two hits, while striking out nine and walking two.

Marshall Medical Center (MMC) moved closer to clinching the Babe Ruth League title with a convincing 8-2 win over A-Plus in the opening game of Monday night’s doubleheader at the Jonathan D. Hollingsworth Memorial Field in Lewisburg. MMC (6-1) was boosted by strong pitching performances as Logan Courtemanche and Zack Graves combined on a four-hitter with both surrendering a pair of hits apiece and neither allowed an earned run in the contest.