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Pembroke Today
By the People, for the People
Beloved 16-Year-Old Sam Arvin Passes Away
The Pembroke community mourns the loss of a cherished son, brother, and nephew.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:20am
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Samuel 'Sam' Chapman Arvin, a 16-year-old resident of Pembroke, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Sam was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and nephew, and was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church and attended Salem Baptist Church. He was a student enrolled in the 11th grade through the Christian County Public School System.
Why it matters
The loss of a young life is always deeply felt by a community. Sam's passing has left his family, friends, and neighbors in Pembroke grieving the untimely death of a beloved member of their tight-knit community.
The details
Funeral services for Sam will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Maddux Fuqua Hinton Funeral Home, with Pastors Brandon Boone, Jesse Brown, and Jonathan Arvin officiating. Burial will follow in Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
- Sam passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
- Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026.
- Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
The players
Mark and Allison Wells Arvin
Sam's parents, who reside in Pembroke, Kentucky.
Brooke Allison Arvin (Samuel) Chester
Sam's sister, who lives in Pembroke, Kentucky.
John Michael Arvin
Sam's brother, who lives in Pembroke, Kentucky.
Lawton Chester
Sam's nephew.
Jane Harrell
Sam's maternal grandmother, who lives in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Paul and Janice Arvin
Sam's paternal grandparents, who live in Pembroke, Kentucky.
The takeaway
The Pembroke community has come together to mourn the loss of Sam Arvin, a beloved young man who was deeply cherished by his family and friends. His passing is a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing each moment with loved ones.
