UPDATE: Nov. 10 at 9:12 p.m.
A first responder procession drove through Bath County Sunday morning as Bath County Chief Deputy Sheriff Wes Everman's body was brought back from the hospital.
The Bath County Sheriff says Everman was working as back up to other officers on a burglary in progress around six Saturday morning. Sometime after he returned home his wife found him unresponsive. It is unclear the cause behind Everman's death.
The Bath County Sheriff's Office released a statement to reflect on Everman's years of service:
"Deputy Everman was a law enforcement officer in the Bath County community for over 40 years -- serving as an officer at the Owingsville Police Department until retirement, then serving as a deputy for the Bath County Sheriff's Department; during his time of service, he was also chief of the Owingsville Fire Department."
The statement goes on to ask for prayers for Everman's family, loved ones and the community.
Original Story
A Chief Deputy Sheriff with Bath County has died.
A post on Facebook from Sergeant Bennie Buckler Sr. with the Bath County Sheriff's Department announced the death of Chief Deputy Sheriff Wes Everman Unit 269.
The post states "Wes was a fixture in law enforcement and served the Bath County Community for 43 years. We pray for his loved ones as we mourn the loss of a great man."
Details behind his death have not been released at this time.
We will share information once we learn more.
