McCracken County Coroner's Office

Ever wonder about a day in the LIFE of a coroner? In this edition of PADUCAH LIFE MAGAZINE join us for a conversation with Amanda Melton, McCracken County Coroner, dog lover, basketball fan, and all around interesting person! . Subscribe online at paducahlife.com

We are thankful to add Brigitte Ivey Choate to our team. She was sworn in today by Judge Todd Jones. This ceremony was attended by several members of her family.

Brigitte comes to us with over 10 years of experience, having served as Carlisle County Coroner. Please welcome her!

Deputy Coroner James Scott and Coroner Amanda Melton participated in the triennial mock airport disaster exercise on Saturday. This training is designed to prepare first responders, hospitals, and support staff in the event of an airplane incident. Upon arrival it was determined that the pilot and co-pilot had died in the crash. Others had been transported off-site for medical attention. The fire had been extinguished before our arrival. This was a good opportunity to test communication, radio channels, necessary equipment, resources, and general incident command. Overall, all agencies were well-prepared and equipped. We are thankful for these opportunities to train and plan.

Barkley Regional Airport, first responders and local volunteers team up for disaster simulation In case of an emergency at the airport, what needs to be done? That's what Barkley Regional Airport along with first responders and local volunteers practiced Saturday at a disaster

ATTENTION TEENAGERS: if caught driving with (excessive) speed in Marshall County, Judge Telle might issue a court order to visit with me. Here is my newest friend, Landen Baker. We had a nice chat yesterday and I believe he will make better choices. Best of luck, Landen. Your future is bright.

The library was kind enough to video my recent presentation to their YouTube channel. There were 66 attendees who were engaged and made me feel so comfortable. Thanks again for your interest.

Evenings Upstairs: From CSI to Real Life, a Day in the Life of a Coroner Recorded May 16, 2024.True crime fans are familiar with television's portrayal of coroners and their captivating investigations. In this presentation, McCrac...

Thank you to the McCracken County Public Library for organizing this event. I'm thankful for everyone who attended and showed interest.

Local coroner debunks growing myths about the job McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton debunked myths and set the record straight about what goes into being a coroner on Thursday at the McCracken County Library at the 'From CSI

Thank you to WPSD-TV for helping to share this story. And to so many community members, funeral homes, and local agencies, your support and donations are greatly appreciated.

Local leaders celebrate the lives of more than 2 dozen unclaimed citizens Local leaders hosted a celebration Wednesday to remember the lives of 28 people who were cremated — and whose remains were left unclaimed.

Due to inclement weather tomorrow, the service will be moved indoors to West McCracken Fire / Rescue. The service will begin at 10am.

9320 Ogden Landing Road
West Paducah, KY

34 unclaimed urns to be properly buried in West Paducah After several years, 34 unclaimed urns are set to be properly buried, the McCracken County Coroner's Office said. It has been the guardian of these cremated remains of unclaimed citizens.

Annual coroner conference with this great group representing Western Kentucky.

Memorial service to be held at Wilmington Park Cemetery on May 8, 2024 at 10am.

34 unclaimed urns to be properly buried in West Paducah After several years, 34 unclaimed urns are set to be properly buried, the McCracken County Coroner's Office said. It has been the guardian of these cremated remains of unclaimed citizens.

Subject: burial of unclaimed urns at Wilmington Cemetery

The McCracken County Coroner’s Office, over the course of several years, has been the guardian of the cremated remains of over thirty unclaimed citizens. A memorial service will be held to recognize those citizens. The public is invited to join us at Wilmington
Cemetery (5020 Wilmington Road, West Paducah, KY 42086) on Wednesday, May 8th beginning at 10am. Representatives from several faiths, veteran agencies, local funeral homes, and area officials will participate by paying their respects.

The urns will have been previously buried in a newly developed memorial section of Wilmington Cemetery, which is owned by McCracken County Fiscal Court and overseen by the coroner. Several local businesses, funeral homes, and various departments within McCracken County and Paducah City government are assisting with this service.

Through Kentucky Revised Statute, an authorizing agent (coroner) may in good faith establish an appropriate manner of disposition for cremated remains that have been unclaimed for a period of at least two years or more.

Please see a complete listing below. If you have further questions or feel you may be entitled to take possession, please call the office at 270) 444-4732, option 3.

-Amanda Melton, Coroner

Chinn, Quanyen Ann 1965-2018
Norton, Roger Scott 1965-2011
Smith, Michael 1956-2018
Knecht, Margaret E. 1947-2017
Darling, Patricia A. 1956-2018
Stone, Norbert Roger 1952-2016
Trent, Phillip Edward 1946-2018
Edwards, Lois 1939-2018
Wells, Audrey T. 1940-2014
Russell, Larry 1951-2018
Wiley, David 1943-2012
Atherton, Claire Andry 1952-2014
Ford, Daniel Alen 1941-2013
Rinaldi, Florence N. 1942-2017
Phillips, Paul E. 1959-2017
Leach, Christine 1923-2011
Gooden, Nigel Louise 1941-2014
Humphreys, Leslie Ray 1950-2015
Strickland, Jacqueline 1967-2010
Gatlin, Kenneth 1964-2015
Davis, Walter S. III 1954-2015
Graham, Leroy Jr. 1951-2013
Day, Ronald 1939-2018
Beck, Clara M. 1968-2021
Houser, Jewell Edward Jr. 1968-2021
Costanzo, Lucian 1984-2022
Burton, Sarah 1944-2018
Garnett, Simual Willis Jr. 1956-2021
Haywood, Roland 1985-2020
Hicks, Tildon 1954-2020
Prescott, Oscar 1955-2022
Smith, Charles M. 1927-2013
Taylor, Richard 1945-2019
Webb, Keith 1972-2019

Today we celebrate 2024 Doctors' Day and our team would like to recognize Dr. Christopher Kiefer, Medical Examiner. Dr. Kiefer is a valued member of the State Office of the Medical Examiner serving the Western Kentucky region. Kentucky's coroner/medical examiner system is in place to serve the citizens of our area with professionalism and expertise. Dr. Kiefer, thank you.

City of Paducah Kentucky Government Paducah, Kentucky (Quilt City USA) is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

Local organizations work to help close gender gap in STEM fields Right now, only 28% of women make up the "science, technology, engineering, and mathematics" or STEM workforce, according to research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. However, there's an effort

STEM 4 GIRLS EVENT
Girls 5th grade through high school are invited to this hands-on event to learn more about education choices in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

November 9, 2023
West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Event is FREE to attend, however, registration is required!
For more details and to register, click this link: https://www.paducahchamber.org/main/chamber-calendar =10793&cid=54&wid=201

In honor of National Police Women's Day, the Paducah Police Department would like to recognize our female officers and celebrate their contributions to our agency. For the first time in the history of the Paducah Police Department, we have 10 female officers serving our community. We hope their hard work and dedication are an inspiration for any women who want to pursue a career in law enforcement and to make a difference in their community.

Yesterday I had the honor of speaking to the Rotary Club of Paducah about the responsibilities of the Coroner. Thank you to John Williams for hosting my guests and to the Rotarians for their interest in this topic. Also, The Carson Center - Paducah, KY is such a lovely space for our community.

The Kentucky Coroner's Association board met this past week at the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort.

McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Coroner Association. Her appointment was announced at the Spring 2023 Kentucky Coroner Conference.

This board guides legislation pertaining to coroner statutes and responsibilities, advises curriculum and training for coroners and deputies, serves as a liaison for the Medical Examiner's office, and provides general support for all 120 Kentucky counties and their elected coroner.

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We are so grateful for the gift baskets left by Baptist Health Paducah in appreciation of EMS Responder week. Thank you!

Heath's Heroes is an annual event that warms my soul. Look at the faces of these precious children and their artwork ❤️ Mrs. Propes, thank you for your efforts and enjoy retirement.