Stories from Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Mary Nell Lee, 79, of Shelbyville passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her residence. Per her request, she will be cremated with no services being planned at this time. Gowen-Smith Chapel is handling arrangements.

CHAPEL HILL – Going into the District 6-A soccer finals Thursday night, the Community Viqueens had a chance to make history after outscoring their opponents 55-5 en route to a perfect 12-0 record. Goals were at a premium in the game, but the Viqueens lived up to their billing with a 2-0 victory over the Huntland Lady Hornets to bring home the first district soccer championship in school history...

CHAPEL HILL — Offense was a struggle for the Community Middle Vikings in the World Tournament on Thursday night against Lewisburg. Lewisburg scored double digits in the first two quarters, highlighted by a 20-point effort in the third frame en route to a 46-25 win over Community...

CHAPEL HILL — After a closely contested first half, the Community Middle Viqueens fell behind Summertown in the World Tournament, held at Forrest Middle School. Summertown outscored Community 23-19 and pulled away for the 48-37 victory. Summertown led 12-8 after the first quarter and stretched its lead to 26-18 at the half...

WATERTOWN — What's been the most successful team in a decade came to a halt in the Class A State sectional on Thursday night at Watertown. Watertown punched its ticket to the state tournament, defeating the Viqueens, 3-0. “I'm very proud of them. It's been a very, very long time since we've made it this far. ...

Mary Florence “Nanny” Lynch Leverette, 70, of Midland, died Monday, October 19, 2020 in Shelbyville. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, with Rev. Mike Hannah officiating. Burial will follow in Cothran Cemetery in Rover. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday.