First Christian Church

Aug 6, 1892

The First Christian Church of Corbin, as a body of believers, is thirty-three years older than the building we celebrate today. The church was organized by evangelist John Wesley Masters, who planted quite a few churches across Kentucky. This took place in 1892, the same year that L&N expanded its railroad hub in Corbin. Corbin itself was incorporated as a...

Robert Daniel Ward

Robert Daniel Ward of Rockholds, KY, passed away in 2018. Born in Harrodsburg, KY, he was the son of Edward Ward, who preceded him in death, and Evelyn Rayborn Ward. Robert worked as a carpenter in construction and loved being outdoors. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn, children, Sheyenne Ward, Scott Ward, and Robert Ward, Jr., siblings, Bill...