2022 Stoddard County Coroner's report. 

"While not a requirement for the office, I plan to continue releasing this report annually to keep the public informed and provide transparency."

"I would like to say thank you to our Stoddard County Funeral homes, Mathis Funeral Home, Watkins Funeral Home, and Morgan Funeral Home for their assistance and professionalism. I would also like to thank all of our county first responders for their assistance."

While there are never any positives in a report like this, it is encouraging that our county did not have a homicide in 2022. It is also important to note that suicides were down nearly 75% from 2021. I will continue to encourage mental health and suicide awareness in hopes that number will someday be 0. 

The Coroner's office is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

Have a safe and blessed 2023

Sincerely,

Brent Stidham, Stoddard County Coroner

2022 budget information Total budgeted: $73,022.85

Total actual: $61,792.00

2022 case information

The following information is in regards to Coroner’s Office cases only and does not include deaths occurring under the care of a physician such as hospice.

Total cases investigated and certified by the Coroner’s office: 105 Scene responses: 78

Natural Causes: 86

COVID-19: 2

Homicide: 0

Suicide: 3

Motor vehicle accident: 4 Overdose: 4

Accident (drowning): 1 Accident (other): 2 Cases pending: 3

Age groups

0-18: 3

19-45: 9

46-70: 49

70 and over: 44