In the case of the unclaimed person Mark Shawn Levagood, a 54-year-old male, the circumstances surrounding his passing were both solemn and discrete. He died on May 4, 2019, at the Bridgehaven Adult Family Home in Lakewood, Washington, due to natural causes. Having been on hospice care, it was noted that there was no known family associated with him, leaving no immediate relatives to be notified of his passing. This marked the beginning of efforts by the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office to trace any potential family members.
Upon the discovery of Mr. Levagood’s death, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, located at 3619 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Washington, and reachable at the contact number 2537986494, embarked on an extensive search to find any surviving relatives. Despite their diligent efforts, they were unable to locate anyone who could claim the decedent. As a result, following standard procedures for such cases, Mr. Levagood was sent to a rotation funeral home.
At the funeral home, the decedent was cremated, and his cremains were subsequently returned to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office (PCMEO). As there were no known family members to claim his remains, Mr. Levagood’s cremains likely remain in the care of the authorities until a family member, if any can be traced, comes forward. This case, under the agency case number 19-0922 and Namus ID: UCP58709, reflects the efforts of county officials to respect and honor the life of a man without known surviving family, ensuring his remains were handled with the dignity and care they deserved.
Date Found: 05/04/2019
