John L. Cawley
Republican · AL · Dale County Coroner
John L. Cawley has been the Dale County coroner since January 2023 and has worked as a funeral director since 1986. As coroner he has built up the office, which now has its own morgue and vans based in Ozark and Daleville.
Where John L. Cawley stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Explained a new county policy to help pay for burials when families cannot afford them. He said his office made a deal with a local crematory. That keeps a county cremation under $1,000.
August 3, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: wtvy.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Led a burial for 10 people whose remains were never claimed by family. They were buried in Newton Cemetery with granite markers, on land the city of Newton gave his office.
December 23, 2025
Source: wtvy.com
Spoke at a display of 140 American flags at the county coroner's office. The flags honored Alabama veterans who died by suicide. He urged people to check on veterans and connect them with help.
August 25, 2025
Source: wtvy.com
Took the oath of office as Dale County coroner. A local circuit judge swore him in.
January 17, 2023
Source: ozarkal.news
Past race John L. Cawley ran in:
- Dale County Coroner · November 3, 2026 · Dale County, Alabama · incumbent