Department Information

Coroner: Faye Leverette Puckett, Coroner

Deputy Coroner:
Chris Doolittle
Jason Brown

Location: 608 South Mine St.
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 683
McCormick, SC 29835

Office Phone:(864) 465-3212 / (864) 852-2013
Cell:(864) 993-6153
Fax:(864) 852-2783
Email: fpuckett@mccormickcountysc.org

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission statement of the McCormick Coroner's Office is to accurately determine the manner and cause of death of individuals that die within the statutory jurisdiction of the office; through a fair, ethical, and competent investigation of death; performed by qualified and trained individuals. To assist the bereaved in the loss of a loved one. To earn and hold trust and respect of the citizens that we are priviledge and honored to serve. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform independent investigation into traumatice deaths that occur outside of hospitals and deaths that occur suddenly or unexpectedly. 
• Notify families when unexpected deaths occur,such as in traffic fatalities or homicides. 
• Make positive identification of individuals who have died.
• Create reports that relate to deaths investigated by the office. 
• Issue burial transit permits for individuals who have died outside of a hospital.
• Provide autospy and Coroner's report to agencies and next of kin. 
• Make the final determination as to the manner of death.
• Release personal effects to the next of kin.
• Act as the central depository for all records relative to a death, including the Coroner's Report, Autopsy Report, Police Investigative Reports and any other investigative agencies reports. 
• Conduct inquests.
• Issue Cremation permits.