FAYETTE COUNTY — The Fayette County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of 49-year-old a rural Farina man.

According to a press release from the coroner’s office, they were called to a scene about 5 miles north of Farina in regards to a deceased male.

Upon arrival to the scene, Coroner Harris pronounced Kenneth Nicodemus dead.  An autopsy was scheduled to be performed Thursday morning and the matter remains under investigation.

Meanwhile, the coroner’s office asks anyone with personal knowledge of Mr. Nicodemus to call the Fayette County Coroner’s Office at 618-283-5027.