Brent Stidham Stoddard County Coroner

05/15/2026

05/07/2026

Exciting news: Our administrator, Sue Ann Williams, is one of four Mercy hospital leaders named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 146 rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know for 2026. 🎉👏 We are so proud!

“It’s an honor to serve this hospital and our communities that rely on it,” Williams said. “Rural hospitals are essential to providing quality, compassionate care close to home, and I am proud to lead an organization made strong by the dedication of its caregivers and physicians.”

Read more and see the full list in our newsroom in the comments below. ⬇️

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

A lot of work went into this by many, very grateful to live in this community! Thank you to all involved. Special shoutout to the staff and students at Richland R-1 Public Schools for volunteering!

04/08/2026

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01/23/2026

A major winter storm is expected this weekend. Please stay off the roads unless necessary, and prepare for dangerous conditions and possible power outages.

Please remember to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and disabled. Uncertainty affects us all, looking out for each other is how we get through it.

The Stoddard County Coroner’s Office remains available 24 hours a day. Stay safe Stoddard County.

01/07/2026

Deputy Cooper dedicated his life to public service, serving with honor, integrity, and commitment to his community.

Please pray for his family and friends during this difficult time. His service and commitment won’t be forgotten

Rest easy 883.

End of Watch: Deputy Tony Cooper

The Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of one of our own, Deputy Tony Cooper.

Deputy Cooper was a multi year law enforcement officer and served our county in a mighty way He was our friend, our brother, our hero and mentor. Tony never failed to make us laugh, if you have heard his jokes you know exactly what we mean Deputy Cooper thank you for a job well done and for the time we spent with you on this earth.

Please keep Tonys family, friends and our department in your prayers.

We love you, 883. 💙
We’ll hold the line from here.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas Stoddard County!

12/16/2025

10/05/2025

End of Watch: Deputy Holden Duckworth

It is with heavy hearts that the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of one of our own, Deputy Holden Duckworth, who tragically passed away in an off-duty accident.

Deputy Duckworth was more than a dedicated law enforcement officer—he was a friend, a mentor, and a true servant to our county. His passion for protecting and serving others was evident in everything he did. Holden had a bright future in law enforcement, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.

We ask that you keep Holden’s family, friends, and the entire law enforcement community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

We love you, 894.
We’ll hold the line from here. 💙