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14 July 2025 Monday:  I still miss my best Academic Mentor Scott Allen McDermott.  Previously I posted my condolences. …
14 July 2025 Monday:  I still miss my best Academic Mentor Scott Allen McDermott.  Previously I pos…
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Hello All, The current times for services is now correct on the site as of 9/21. I was confused. Thank you.

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Scott Allen McDermott, PhD, died of natural causes at his home in Albany, GA on September 14, 2024.

Scott was born in Hannibal, MO, on July 14, 1968, to Robert G. McDermott and Patricia Cissell McDermott. He won the Kentucky Spelling Bee at age 12 and competed in the National Spelling Bee. He attended Mayfield Middle and High School. He, along with his friends, created the Purchase Players and performed several plays in the area …

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Born

July 14th, 1968
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Passed away

September 14th, 2024
Albany

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

St Jerome's Catholic Church, Kentucky 339, Fancy Farm, KY, USA

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