Bella Dawn Streeval, 3
Bella Dawn Streeval, age 3, daughter of Keith and Sarah Janes Streeval of Columbia died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 5, 2017 in Campbellsville, KY. Bella was a CMV warrior, who has educated and touched the world with her infectious smile and belly laughs. She fought many physical…
Read MoreLove C. Jackson, 93
Love C. Jackson, 93, of Louisville, Ky, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 5:22 A.M. at the Audubon Hospital in Louisville. She was born August 13, 1926, in Adair County, to the late Herbert Lasley and the late Regina Lasley. Love retired from Enro Shirt Company and was a member of Portland Memorial Baptist Church…
Read MoreGeorge Howard Keltner, 88
George Howard Keltner, 88, of Columbia, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home. He was born June 13, 1931 in Adair County to the late Luther Gilbert and Anna Blaydes Keltner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marine Strange, and two brothers, David and Richard Keltner. Howard…
Read MoreRuth Pickett Moore, 89
Ruth Pickett Moore, 89, of Greensburg, Ky, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 12:12 A.M. at her home. She was born June 27, 1930, in Green County, to the late J.W. and Eunice Orr Pickett. She married W.T. Moore on June 29, 1950 who preceded her in death on August 23, 1989. Ruth professed her…
Read MoreEmma Smith Rodgers, 83
Emma Smith Rodgers, 83, of Columbia, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at 10:30 P.M. at the Cumberland County Hospital. She was born July 16, 1936 in Adair County to the late Bill and Florence Scott Wilson. She was the widow of Elby “Pig” Smith and L.C. Rodgers, and was preceded in death by a granddaughter,…
Read MoreJackie Melson, 66
Jackie Melson, 66, of the Melson Ridge community, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home. She was born April 3, 1953, in Russell County, to the late Ezra and Lanie Cape Bunch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Melson, on March 2, 2020. Jackie formerly worked…
Read MoreJ.W. Morrison, 69
J.W. Morrison, 69, of Chicago, formerly of Adair County, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Chicago. He was born in 1951, in the Chance community of Adair County, to the late Cosby and Allene Corbin Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Iva Hoover Morrison, Aron…
Read MoreCommunity comes together to help recognize ACHS seniors
By Jeff Neagle Editor Many people have been affected by the restrictions placed all over the country due to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. One of the groups that may be overlooked is the seniors all around the nation who were anticipating senior prom and graduation in just a few more weeks. It is a rite…
Read MoreA strange providence this Easter
By Drew Bergman Contributor It has now been one month since Kentucky saw its first case of coronavirus and in that time the governor has asked a lot of the citizens. Among the first and hardest asks was when he first requested, and later required, churches to suspend their in-person services until the coronavirus emergency…
Read MoreOP-ED: Tough Times Call for Working Together
By: Congressman James Comer U.S. Representative, 1st District of Kentucky Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, families, businesses and healthcare providers are facing unprecedented tough times. However, during these trying times I’m encouraged to see the strength exemplified by communities across the nation to support each other and heed warnings. On March 27, 2020, President Trump…
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