Samuel Von Isom, 62, of Hopkinsville, Dies

Funeral services will be held this Saturday for the longtime Kentucky unemployment office facilitator.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Samuel Von Isom, a 62-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehab. Funeral services will be held this Saturday, February 14th, at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Why it matters

Von Isom was a longtime employee of the Kentucky Unemployment Office, serving as a facilitator for 27 and a half years. His passing marks the end of an era for the local unemployment office and the Hopkinsville community.

The details

In addition to his work at the unemployment office, Von Isom also previously worked as a nurse aide for several years. He attended Westview Assembly of God Church and was preceded in death by his father, Reed Von Isom, and his sister, Hannah Joyce Isom.

  • Von Isom passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 10:31 p.m.
  • Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The players

Samuel Von Isom

A 62-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky who worked as a facilitator at the Kentucky Unemployment Office for 27 and a half years.

Reed Von Isom

Samuel Von Isom's late father.

Iona Joyce Daniel Isom

Samuel Von Isom's mother.

Hannah Joyce Isom

Samuel Von Isom's late sister.

Timothy Reed Isom

Samuel Von Isom's brother, who lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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The takeaway

The passing of Samuel Von Isom marks the end of an era for the Kentucky Unemployment Office and the Hopkinsville community, where he was a dedicated public servant for nearly three decades.