Stories from Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Racing action resumed Saturday night at Nevada Speedway, with a number of local drivers finding success on the historic dirt oval. Mini Stocks Nevada’s Foxie Sumner has made victory lane his home away from home, as outside pole position propelled the local product to his ninth feature win of the season...

The Nevada Lady Tiger softball team made the trip south for Saturday’s McDonald County Jamboree, first matching up with East Newton High School. Nevada emerged victorious in the four inning contest, dispatching East Newton, 9-6. “Multiple girls contributed hits throughout the four innings,” said Nevada head coach, Tammy Holcomb, as Lady Tiger seniors Emily Johnson, Kylie Boyd, Naudea Dodds and Cameron Holcomb each chipped in base hits. ...

David Franklin Phillips, 91, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. David was born June 21, 1927, in Nevada, Mo., to Elmer Madison and Elsie Leona (Eason) Phillips. David, our dad, was a true blessing from God. ...

Shawn Ray Cartwright, 48, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. Shawn was born July 19, 1970, in Nevada to Clifford Lee and Glenna Raye (Whitaker) Cartwright Jr. Shawn was raised in Nevada. He attended Nevada High School and graduated with the Class of 1988. ...

Edward Donald Wagner, 89, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., following a brief illness. Don was born June 27, 1929, in Butler, Mo., to Edward Joseph and Rhoda Belle (McGuire) Wagner. He married Jean Marie Henry on Dec. 22, 1951, in Nevada, and she preceded him in death in 2013...

With an Aug. 11 intra-squad scrimmage in the rearview, the Nevada Tigers received their first taste of live action at Saturday’s Carl Junction High School football Jamboree. Nevada squared off with Carthage, then followed with scrimmages against host Carl Junction and Monett. The typical jamboree format consists of 12 offensive and 12 defensive plays against each opponent, with 10 minute breaks in-between...