John E. "Doc" Carpenter has been named an "Honorary State Trooper" by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Carpenter, Cape Girardeau County Coroner, received the designation recently from Cape. James F. Keathley.

Carpenter was nominated for the honor by Troop E of the Division of Drug and Crime Control.

"Carpenter has continuously and without exception, availed himself to our needs and requests during death investigation," said Sgt.D. J. Windham, of the Troop E Division of Drug and Crime Control, adding that Carpenter was "competent, professional and faithful to his duties."