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The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is looking for the relatives of six recently deceased individuals to ensure proper notifications and facilitate their burial. Among those without known family members are individuals who resided in Birmingham, Fultondale, and Fort Payne, among other places. The coroner emphasizes the urgency of these efforts and encourages community members to assist in locating the families. The outreach reflects a broader issue of identifying those who may have lived alone or have lost contact with their families.
Jefferson County, Alabama – The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is reaching out to the community for assistance in locating the relatives of six recently deceased individuals. These efforts are essential as the office attempts to ensure that the proper notifications can be made and to facilitate the burial of these individuals who have no known family members available to claim them.
Among those for whom the coroner’s office is seeking family connections is John Reginald Norman, aged 66, who passed away on January 31 at UAB Hospital due to natural causes. Norman had previously resided in Birmingham.
Also on the list is Kevin John Burich, aged 62, who was pronounced dead on March 10 at the Norris McCray Ministries Center. He was found unresponsive by staff and it has been reported that he lived in both Rockford, Illinois, and Fort Payne, Alabama.
This effort also includes Nancy Ann-Savage Scott, who was 76 years old when she died on March 12 at the Arlington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham. She is believed to have relatives residing in Florida and has listed addresses in Bessemer.
Another individual, Barton Glenn Smith, age 65, was found deceased on March 14 in his home on Taihaiti Lane in Fultondale. Smith had previously lived in several Alabama locations, including Fultondale and Vestavia Hills, as well as St. Petersburg, Florida.
Sara Janice Woods, aged 80, also died on March 14 at Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her past addresses have included Sylacauga, Talladega, and Thomasville, all located in Alabama.
The final individual mentioned is Gordon Scott Greene, who was 65 years old when he died on February 27 at UAB Hospital. Greene’s previous homes included Ashland, Fultondale, Gardendale, and Mount Olive.
According to the coroner’s office, all six bodies are prepared for burial; however, they remain unclaimed due to the inability to reach any relatives. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has emphasized the urgency of finding family members to ensure that the wishes and dignity of the deceased are respected.
Community members who may have any relevant information regarding the identities or locations of the relatives of these individuals are encouraged to reach out. The coroner’s office can be contacted at (205) 930-3603. This outreach is crucial as it not only helps in solving a logistical issue but also provides a sense of resolution to the families involved.
This situation reflects a larger issue regarding the identification and notification of family members for the deceased, particularly those who may not have kept close personal ties or have lived alone. The coroner’s office actively works to facilitate these notifications and reinforces the importance of community involvement in such matters.
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- WBRC: Jefferson County Coroner’s Office Seeking Relatives
- CBS 42: Coroner’s Office Searching for Families
- AL.com: Relatives Sought for Deceased Individuals
- ABC 3340: Coroner Seeks Help Finding Families
- Google Search: Jefferson County Coroner’s Office
