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Wayne County Coroner, Carrie Jo Dagg passed away this (Wednesday) morning at her residence following a lengthy illness. Dagg was serving her second term as coroner. First elected as Coroner in 2020, she defeated longtime coroner Jimmy Taylor. She had been battling Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. She underwent the first of several medical procedures and treatment for the disorder in July of last year.
She was an instructor at Frontier Community College, teaching GED, biology, physics, CPR, and first aid for over 20 years; a firefighter with the Wayne City Fire Department; worked for the Clay County Advocate Press and Wayne County Press and also with both the Wayne County and Clay Health Departments.
She also devoted her time to the Junior Mules Football program; was involved in the Wayne County 4-H program and attended Merriam Community Church with her family.
Funeral services for Carrie Jo Dagg is posted under the Obituaries Tab on our website.
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