Hopper Funeral Home

10/30/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Helen Caldwell McCreary.

Barbourville, Ky. Helen Caldwell McCreary, 76, of Bryants Store, Kentucky, passed away peacefully October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 5, 1949, in Dewitt, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Stratton and Violet Grubb Caldwell. Helen grew up in Dewitt, where she buil...

10/10/2025

Happy Daniel Boone Festival Parade Weekend! For those of you heading into town this weekend you are welcome to use the Hopper Funeral Home parking lot Friday through end of festival Saturday night. Hope everyone enjoys this Fall celebration!

09/05/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Eugene Bargo.

Barbourville, Ky. Eugene Bargo, 80, passed away September 1, 2025. Eugene was the son of Gilbert Bargo and Axie Mills Bargo born to them on April 23, 1945, in Blanche, Kentucky. When Eugene was 14 years old, he moved to Knox County. Eugene was a hard worker who drew strength

09/01/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Joann Mitchell Coscia.

Joann Mitchell Coscia December 29, 1948 August 27, 2025 Joann Mitchell Coscia, 76, of Barbourville, Kentucky, passed away surrounded by family on August 27, 2025, in her lifelong home on Pine Street after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born on December 29, 1948, in Barbourville, she was the daug...

08/29/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of John W. Crawford.

Barbourville, Ky. John W. Crawford, 81, passed away August 27, 2025. John was the son of Alfred Crawford and Elsie Baker Crawford born to them on April 23, 1944, in Jarvis, Knox County, Kentucky. John was a kind man dedicated to his family, faith, and country. John attended Knox Central

08/25/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Jimmy Mavrick Gambrel.

Barbourville, Ky. - Jimmy Mavrick Gambrel, 29 days old, of Flat Lick, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Jimmy was the son of Billy Jimmy Ray Gambrel and Brittany Diane Smith Gambrel born to them July 24, 2025, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Gone to soon, Jimmy was a sweet, beautiful

08/24/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Ricky Edward Hobbs.

Barbourville, Ky. Barbourville, Ky. - Ricky Edward Hobbs, age 62, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Ricky was born in Johns Branch, Scalf, Kentucky, on 6/12/1963 to Bert Hobbs and Ida Collins Hobbs. Ricky, fondly known to many as Sungranny, was a kind, hardworking man who enjoyed caring for and

08/20/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Eiko West.

Barbourville, Ky. Eiko West, age 88, of Tye Bend Road, died peacefully at her home Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was a member of Swan Pond Baptist Church. Eiko was born to Tojiro and Masa Takahashi Suzuki on April 9, 1937, in Ashina Japan. She was one of six children.

08/17/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Coleman Ray Thomas.

Barbourville, Ky. Coleman Ray Thomas, 89, of Woollum, Kentucky, passed away August 14, 2025. Coleman was the son of Brock Thomas and Mary Vaughn Thomas, born to them March 13, 1936, in Knox County, Kentucky. Coleman was a kind man with a strong faith in God, a diligent work ethic

08/06/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of James Michael Thompson.

Barbourville, Ky. James Michael Thompson, 56, of Bimble, passed away August 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. James was born in Whitley County, on November 12, 1968 to Janice Sears King and Michael Thompson. He was a born again Christian and faithful member

08/01/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Geraldine Brooks.

Barbourville, Ky. Geraldine Logan Brooks, age 90, of Bryants Store, Kentucky, passed away at her home, Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born in Knox County, Kentucky, on March 25, 1935, Geraldine was the daughter of Mary Ellen Mays Logan and Frank Dooley Logan. On September 26,....

07/27/2025

Hopper Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of John Nelson Smith.

Barbourville, Ky. - John Nelson Smith, age 74, of Girdler, Kentucky passed away at his home on July 25,2025. Born in Knox County on April 19, 1951, John was the son of the late Dora Mills Smith and Chris Smith. On February 9, 1981, John married the love of his