HORSE CAVE, Ky. — The Caverna Independent School District, located in south-central Kentucky, is mourning the loss of a "beloved" faculty member. Caverna High School announced on Facebook Wednesday that Amanda Nutt died as a result of COVID-19 complications.


What You Need To Know

  • The Caverna Independent School District is mourning the loss of faculty member Amanda nutts

  • Nutts died due to COVID-19 complications

  • Counselors will be available for students

  • Arrangements have been made for this month

"We have spoken with Ms. Nutt's family and have passed along the love and support from all the staff and students in our school's district," the school wrote.

The school said its counselors and psychologist, as well as counselors from the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative, will be available to students and staff as needed. 

Earlier this week, Lee County School District confirmed a second staff member died from COVID-19 since the start of the school year. Custodian Bill Bailey died Sunday morning due to the virus. Fifth-grade instructional aide Heather Antle died in late August.

Caverna High School announced the arrangements for Nutt:

Saturday, Sept. 18

Visitation at Winn Funeral Home

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., funeral at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 19

Mt. Washington visitation

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST, funeral at 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 20

Private burial

Highland Memorial Gardens in Mt. Washington