· 13 Nursing Home/Hospice type deaths were reported for the period. None required further investigation.
· On May 6, 2018 at 6:15 AM the Coroner was called to a residence in Butler. Mr. Willis Wainwright was pronounced by Coroner Greg Mullinax with death due to natural causes.
· On May 23, 2018 at 8:04 AM the Coroner was called to a motor vehicle accident on Missouri Route F near CO RD 8241. Mr. Carl R. Wisdom, Jr. was pronounced at the scene by Coroner Greg Mullinax with death being accidental in nature.
· On May 29, 2018 the Corner was called to a residence in Butler. A person was found deceased in a home. Forensic identification confirmed that Mr. John T. Borel of Butler had passed away due to natural causes.
· A death was referred to the Coroner from the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office due to an originating incident in Bates County. Investigation continues at this time.