Two Kentucky Coroner Officials Confirmed Dead

Overview

• The Kentucky Coroner's Association posted that Campbell County Coroner Mark Schweitzer and Graves County Deputy Coroner Scott Awbery have died and offered condolences to their families and colleagues.
• The Campbell County Coroner's Office replied to the announcement saying staff will persevere and continue to carry out coroner duties for the community.
• Schweitzer had served as Campbell County coroner since 1998 and was seeking reelection in 2026.
• The association said funeral arrangements for Schweitzer are pending at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home in Bellevue.
• No cause of death or additional details have been released and county officials say more information and any administrative or election steps will be provided as they become available.