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Dorman Jernigan, 83, of Paducah, Kentucky, well known as “DJ,” died December 1, 2021. DJ  was a member of the Grace Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paducah (Covenant Presbytery),  formerly Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder.

MCKENZIE, Tenn., December 1, 2021 – Bethel University is set to celebrate its 2021 summer and fall commencement this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Crisp Arena on the University’s main campus in McKenzie. Set to cross the stage are 230 students who will meet President Walter Butler for the traditional handshake. Commencement is a very […]

The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, Texas (Presbytery del Cristo), 7702 Indiana Ave., Lubbock, TX, 79423, will be hosting its tree trimming from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. There will be ornament decorating in Martin Hall followed by trimming the tree for the holiday season. There will be a hot chocolate station, snacks, […]

Dalewood Middle School students with Bridge Chattanooga will volunteer with the Chattanooga Park Stewards to clean up the Brainerd Recreation Center on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Bridge Chattanooga uses nature and outdoor adventures as a springboard to form relationships and teach students essential skills that help them lead “healthy, productive and joyful lives.” Program Director […]

The Reverend Donald McConnell, 89, died November 25, 2021, in Farragut, Tennessee. He was an honorable retired member of the Presbytery of East Tennessee. Donald was born February 5, 1932, and grew up in the Powell community. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two years during the Korean War. Don graduated from Bethel […]

John Delman Taylor, 78, of the Hardin community in Jefferson County, Arkansas, died November 25, 2021, in Pine Bluff from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born July 15, 1943, in Pine Bluff. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Pine Bluff from childhood and served as an elder. A 1961 graduate […]

Glenn Reeves, 80, of Glasgow, Kentucky, died November 17, 2021. Glenn was an active member of Glasgow Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and served as an elder. Glenn worked as a builder for nearly 40 years.

Fredonia Christmas Parade Names Glenna Louise Shinall Rowland Grand Marshal November 18, 2021, Fredonia, Kentucky: The Fredonia Activities Committee has named Glenna Louise Shinall Rowland as the grand marshal for next month’s Christmas parade. According to officials with the Fredonia Activities Committee, Rowland is a lifelong resident of Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School […]

Dr. Prue Wilton Kelly, 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died November 17, 2021. Dr. Kelly was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Covenant Presbytery) near Murray. He was the first resident trained Radiologist in Murray and served at Murray-Calloway County Hospital from September 1, 1967, to July 1, 2014.

November 18, 2021: Cumberland Presbyterian ministers Dusty Luthy and Dave Tucker co-host a podcast called Spiritual Living in a Chaotic World.  The podcast is for listeners seeking to find God in all circumstances of life.  T.J. Malinoski was their most recent guest.  Malinoski is the Director of Evangelism and New Church Development for the Cumberland […]