Governor Parson has appointed three new county officials in Barry, Cedar, and Taney Counties.
Gary Swearingen has been named as Barry County Coroner. Swearingen has been the acting Barry County Coroner since June of 2020. He joined the Barry County Coroner’s Office in 2018 as a deputy coroner.
Melissa Heskett has been appointed as the Cedar County Recorder of Deeds. Heskett formerly worked as the Cedar County Deputy Recorder of Deeds. She served for 15 years.
Susan Chapman will be the new Taney County Assessor. She is currently serving as the Interim Assessor. Chapman won the August 2020 Primary Election for Taney County Assessor.
