COUNTY CORONER

TERRY A. PARKER, CORONER

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Terry Parker
Mississippi County Coroner Terry Parker was first appointed to office in January 2002 by former Govenor Bob Holden.  Mr. Parker then was elected back into office in November 2004.  The Coroner is an office that is elected by the county at large and serves a four year term.

CORONER'S RESPONISBILITIES

              • Respond to a death scene
              • Collect toxicological samples and submit for analysis
              • Make death notification to next-of-kin
              • Coordinate and facilitate organ donation
              • Determine necessity for autopsy
              • Facilitate autopsy process
              • Coordinate transport of deceased from death scene
              • Conduct death investigations when necessary
              • Schedule and conduct inquests
              • Summon jury from Jury Commission for Inquests
              • Issue Temporary Death Certificates
              • Issue Permanent Death Certificates
              • Facilitate burial of indigent
              • Issue Cremation Permits
              • Maintain records of all deaths reported
              • Maintain permanent records of all inquested cases
              • Maintain vital statistics related to all cases reported
              • Take charge of personal property of a deceased person until it can be released
              • Maintain roster for volunteer
              • Disaster Deputy Coroners
              • Be prepared for any disaster situation

CONTACT INFORMATION:

MAIL:
802 E Cypress St.
CHARLESTON, MO  63834

PHONE:
(573) 683-3773

EMAIL:
taparker71@yahoo.com

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