Lee County Coroner

06/01/2026

Our updated website is now live!

Serving Lee County, Alabama, with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

05/28/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to identify unidentified decedents and reunite unclaimed decedents with their families, and in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice's NAMUS project, we have updated our webpage for unclaimed and unidentified decedents. All cases are now listed in the national NAMUS database, and our website links directly to each individual's NAMUS profile.

Official public information from the Lee County Coroner's Office regarding unclaimed and unidentified decedents.

05/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Statement Regarding False Employment Claims of JACKIE LEON HAMBY JR on Social Media

The Lee County Coroner’s Office is aware of misleading information currently being displayed on certain social media profiles indicating that an individual, Mr. Hamby, is employed by or affiliated with the Lee County Coroner’s Office.

Contrary to claims circulating on social media, the individual in question has never been employed by, volunteered with, or had any affiliation with the Lee County Coroner’s Office during Coroner Daniel Sexton’s tenure. Unfortunately, social media platforms offer limited options for correcting inaccurate or misleading employment information shared by individuals on their personal profiles.

Furthermore, a review of public social media activity indicates that Mr. Hamby has been actively campaigning against Coroner Sexton’s reelection for some time.

Coroner Sexton remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, transparency, and public safety in service to the citizens of Lee County. The office will continue its mission of providing compassionate, professional, and reliable service to the community.

For accurate information regarding personnel or operations of the Lee County Coroner’s Office, members of the public are encouraged to rely on official channels and verified communications from the office directly.

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04/18/2026

Please consider joining us in supporting Deputy Sheets through prayer and meal train during this time of recovery.

We are so Blessed to have the outcome of all our first responders waking to a new day after last night's events. Our hearts and appreciation go out to all involved in the many moving parts. Prayers are continually asked for all our brothers & sisters in Blue, their spouses, and all other first respo...

04/09/2026

04/04/2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – As difficult as it is, death is a part of life. It’s also a daily part of the job for the Boyd County Coroner. Amanda Barren sat down with Mark Hammond, who i…

04/01/2026

As members of the Alabama Coroner’s Association we have tirelessly lobbied to update our 1800’s era coroner’s laws; while we’ve not had success yet, it’s nice to see some states are moving forward and hopefully this type of publicity will help us convince our legislators that we aren’t crazy for wanting to move past the 1800’s

https://www.businessinsurance.com/idaho-bill-would-extend-ptsd-cover-to-coroners-death-investigators/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQ6DkZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEePa-2slSD4oZUprkfJsVgKgH96su784-lQc4em6MPDkFZNEBAGJYmA5-D-wY_aem_D_lwq0f2L6sjQLnukRXuhQ

An Idaho bill introduced Monday would expand the definition of “first responder” under the state’s workers compensation law to include coroners and certain death investigation personnel for purposes…

03/25/2026

tween actual and needed death investigation resources. Aims and Objectives: This case study examines Indiana’s legislative efforts to improve toxicology surveillance and its impact on county coroners. Materials and Methods: First, the proportion of unspecified overdose deaths were examined by comp...