Temporary burial urn found on county road

A temporary burial urn - consisting of a heavy dark brown plastic case - has been found on Brush Creek road. According to the Moniteau County Commissioners, the urn was found on Brush Creek Road by one of the county employees.

An examination by Mark Elliott Jr. of Bolin-Cantriel Funeral Home determined the urn contains cremated human remains. However, the required identifying identification on the outside and the identifying ID medallion on the inside are missing.

Anyone with knowledge of this finding is requested to contact the Moniteau County Commission Office at 573-796-2213.