Ripley Co. Coroner Seeking Next Of Kin For Two Deceased

Call the coroner if you can help him reach the families of two recently deceased people.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - The Ripley County Coroner is asking for help finding family members of two recently deceased residents.

Leeann Thorpe, 50, of Morris died on June 2.

Wayne C. Stewart, 63, of Versailles, died on June 12.

The county coroner is attempting to locate any family members of either Thorpe or Stewart. Anybody with info about their next-of-kin should contact the Ripley County Coroner at (812) 621-2309.

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