Ronnie L. Herring, a 78-year-old male, was discovered deceased on July 6, 2022, in a nursing home in Tacoma, Washington. His death was attributed to natural causes, typical for residents of such facilities. Despite efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office, they have been unable to identify or locate any family members or friends to claim his remains, leaving his status as an unclaimed person unresolved.
As stipulated under RCW 68.50.160, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office proceeded with the necessary arrangements for the disposition of Mr. Herring's remains. His body was cremated through a contracted funeral home, a common course of action when remains are unclaimed. Currently, Ronnie L. Herring's cremains are being securely stored at the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office. This temporary arrangement will continue until the next coordinated community burial service takes place, where unclaimed cremains are respectfully interred.
Individuals who may recognize the name Ronnie L. Herring or who might have connections to him are encouraged to come forward. The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has made it clear that the cremains can still be claimed, providing an opportunity for someone—perhaps a distant relative or old acquaintance—to give Mr. Herring a personal farewell. Those who wish to claim the cremains or who can provide information regarding potential relatives are advised to contact the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office at 253-798-6494 or visit their address at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington. The case reference number for this situation is 221858.
Date Found: 07/06/2022
