Closed doors and a crash course helps church outreach
By Drew Bergman Contributor This is the continuation of a series of weekly articles featured in The Adair Progress about how churches in Adair County are adapting to the social distancing restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Since the governor ordered church door closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, area pastors have been…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Two cases now confirmed in Adair County, both quarantined at home
By Jeff Neagle Editor Two cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus have now been confirmed in Adair County. Judge Executive Gale Cowan and Lake Cumberland District Health Department Executive Director Shawn Crabtree held a joint press conference on Tuesday when the first case was confirmed. On Wednesday, Cowan sent out a press release stating that…
Read MoreEric Daniel Spires, 41
Mr. Eric Daniel Spires of the Meadowcreek community in Green County passed from this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020. he was the son of Keven and Rita (Loy) Spires, he was born in Adair County on June 30, 1978. He was 41 years, eight months, and 29 days of age. Mr. Spires had made…
Read MoreJana Rae Grant Hayes, 65
Jana Rae Grant Hayes, 65, of Campbellsville, Ky died Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Robert Leland and Virginia “Jenny” Ferguson Grant. Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Tabernacle Christian Church. Survivors include; her husband Larry…
Read MoreSarah Elizabeth Roy, 95
Sarah Elizabeth Roy, 95, of Columbia died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Barren County Nursing and Rehab Center in Glasgow, Ky. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late James Weaver and Lillie Tucker Roy. Ms. Roy was member of the Cane Valley Christian Church and attended the Columbia Baptist Church. …
Read MoreNellie Pearl Roberts Bryant, 95
Nellie Pearl Roberts Bryant, 95, of Columbia died Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Summit Manor Nursing Home. Born in Adair County she was the daughter of the late Acel and Laura Barrett Roberts and wife of the late Leonard Edgar Bryant. Mrs. Bryant attended the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and loved quilting and…
Read MoreDillard “Eddie” Pike, 84
Dillard “Eddie” Pike, age 84, of Nancy, Ky, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Laurel Heights in London, Ky. Eddie was born on June 1, 1935, in Adair County, Ky to the late Clyde Pike and Eula Gentry Pike. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and 50 year…
Read MoreJaniave Black, 81
Janiave Black, age 81, of Dunnville, Ky passed away Thursday, March 26 2020 at Liberty Care Center. She was born on Sunday, June 26 1938, in Liberty, Ky. She was the daughter of Mabel DeHart Wright, who has preceded her in death and Milford Murphy, who has preceded her in death. Survivors also include seven…
Read MoreFirst positive COVID-19 novel coronavirus case confirmed in Adair County
An elderly Adair County man has become the county’s first confirmed case of coronavirus. According to health officials with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department he was limited in his mobility and contact with people and officials are in the process of contacting those he was in proximity to and evaluating them. “The moment we…
Read MoreCongressman Comer speaks in support of Coronavirus emergency relief bill on House floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman James Comer (KY-1) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to express his support for the stimulus package under discussion. He noted that while not perfect, the bill helps Americans affected by the coronavirus by putting money into the pockets of workers and families and supporting small businesses. Full…
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