Hardy County coroner Tabitha Hitt resigns, effective June 16, 2026

Jul 16, 2026

A resignation letter from Tabitha Hitt, the county coroner, effective 06/16/2026, was read to the commission; staff prepared a thank-you letter and requested commissioners' signatures after the meeting.

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Wendy Branson read a resignation letter submitted by Tabitha Hitt announcing her decision to step down from the position of county coroner, effective June 16, 2026. The letter—read aloud in the meeting—said in part: “It is with heavy heart that I announced my decision to step down from my position as county coroner.” Branson said she prepared a thank-you letter on the county’s behalf and asked commissioners to sign it after the meeting.

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