Mr. Michael Cad Hopkins, age 54, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Mr. Hopkins was born in Murray, Kentucky on February 5, 1971. Mr. Hopkins worked at the Fire Department in Virginia Beach, Virginia, before moving to Murray. After moving to Murray, Michael volunteered for the Calloway County Rescue Squad and served as a deputy jailer for the Calloway County Jail for many years and recently received the honor of being named Captain.
Mr. Hopkins was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Hopkins; stepfather, Roger Lee Ingrum; and one brother, Robert H. Hopkins.
Michael is survived by his mother, Patricia Ingrum of New Concord, Kentucky; stepsister, Michelle Lynn McAdams and husband David of Rockingham, Virginia; stepbrother, Scott Ingrum and wife Stephanie of Richmond, Virginia; three step grandchildren, Austin and Dillon McAdams both of Rockingham, Virginia and Todd Moore of Richmond, Virginia; as well as his nephew, Justice Manley of Syracuse, New York.
A memorial service honoring Michael’s life will be held on September 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services, with Bro. Ben Childs officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Country Kids Christmas, a charity in which Michael supported and was very passionate about. Country Kids Christmas, Commercial Bank and Trust, 1045 Mineral Wells Avenue, Paris, Tennessee 38242.
Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com.
To honor Captain Hopkins’ dedicated service to Calloway County, Judge-Executive Kenny Imes ordered all federal, state and county flags located on county government properties be flown at half-staff until Sunday, Aug. 7.
The Calloway County Jail also issued a press release regarding the passing of Captain Hopkins, which read, in part:
Captain Hopkins dedicated most of his life to public service both as a firefighter early in his life and a deputy jailer. He began his career at the Calloway County Jail in January of 2011. As a Deputy Jailer he showed great leadership skills which helped him work his way up the ranks to Sergeant & Lieutenant before being promoted to Captain in 2019.
His leadership, guidance, and devotion to his job will be deeply missed. The loss of Captain Hopkins is profoundly felt by, not only his family, but also by the men and women of the Calloway County Jail who served alongside him every day. Over the course of his career, Captain Hopkins became an integral part of the daily operations of the jail & was highly respected by both his colleagues & the people he came in contact with at our jail. He was awarded the Murray Lion’s Club Deputy Jailer of the Year award in 2022 after being nominated by Jailer Ken Claud. He was a mentor to many people, whether they were a brand new deputy, a seasoned veteran or an incarcerated individual going through a hard time, he was always there to guide them along the way.
“Mike, we thank you for your service to Calloway County; brother, we will miss you but we know you’re not in pain any longer, we still just can’t believe you’re gone!”
