Mrs. Wilkinson Still Missing as Reported by District 5 Fire Chief Causey

 

ROXIE, MS. -  At 12 noon today, April 1, 2012,  it has been reported by District 5 Fire Chief, Mr. Roger Causey that Ms. Roxie Wells Wilkinson is still missing from her residence in Smithdale, Ms area of Franklin County.  The 81 year old white female has been missing since  approximately 2:00 pm Friday, March 30th.


A number of Ground Search and Rescue Teams have been grid searching the area since approximately 4 pm  Friday with limited success.  Those searches have been called off.  The message below was posted on the Franklin County District 5 Fire Dept Facebook page at approximately 11:20 am this morning along with this follow-up article. 

    Ms. Roxie Wells Wilkinson, age 81 

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT 5 FIRE CHIEF, ROGER CAUSEY:
Regarding the Missing Person Silver Alert for Mrs. Roxie Wells Wilkinson - 

MRS. WILKINSON IS STILL MISSING
 At this time 4/1/2012; Law Enforcement continues to follow up on leads from the public. Because of extensive on-the-ground searches during the past two days and nights, there are no further on-the-ground searches planned at this time.
 Franklin County appreciates the fast response time, thorough  searches, hard work and the dedication of ALL AGENCIES participating in the Search & Rescue efforts. A list of all agencies will be posted at another time.
 Please check back to keep up-dated on the progress of this search. Meanwhile, please share this site with your friends and family in case they have information to share.
 HAVE ANYONE WITH INFORMATION CONTACT FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE @ 601-384-2323.

(in reference to site named above, you may click here for District 5 Fire Dept FB Page) 

Additional information posted in the Franklin County Ms News Blog on Friday, March 30th is as follows: 

Ms. Wilkinson has be diagnosed with early stages of dementia and also has a medical heart condition that requires medication.  Ms. Wilkinson also must wear glasses but her glasses were found in her home along with her required heart medication.   She was last seen wearing a pink top with white pants with white croc shoes.  She does not have ID, her purse or her glasses. Ms. Wilkinson also does not have her heart medication that is required.


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Source: FCNews Staff Report 

Search Broadens for Elderly Lady as Lincoln County Sheriffs Office Adds to Search

ROXIE, MS -  UPDATE at 5:45 PM Saturday, March 31st / Search continues as Ederly Lady is still missing.  Lincoln County Sheriffs office adds additional manpower 


An 81 year old Franklin County resident is missing.  Ms. Roxie Wells Wilkinson was discovered missing around 2 pm Friday, March 30th  from her residence at 425 Peterson Rd off Hwy 98 near the Franklin / Lincoln county line at Smithdale, Ms.  Ms. Wilkinson has be diagnosed with early stages of dementia and also has a medical heart condition that requires medication.  Ms. Wilkinson also must wear glasses but her glasses were found in her home along with her required heart medication.  Her family searched for her for about one hour prior to calling the Franklin County Sheriffs office who immediately called the Franklin County Search and Rescue  Unit.  A rescue operation was set up and a grid search began without success.  At about 7 pm the Southwest Search and Rescue used dogs with did not get a 'scent hit' as to her location.  Also, the Angola Search and Rescue Unit joined in the search.  At about 2 am this morning the search was called off and resumed at day break this morning.  At this time (9:15 am Saturday, March 31st) the grid search is continuing.  Ms Wilkinson, who is an 81 year old white female, was last seen wearing a pink top with white pants with white croc shoes.  She does not have ID, her purse or her glasses. Ms. Wilkinson also does not have her heart medication that is required.  During the early afternoon today, Lincoln County Sheriffs office added manpower to the search.   If anyone has any information or knows her whereabouts please contact the Franklin County Sheriffs office at 601-384-2324


Source: FCNews Staff update

Search is Currently Underway for 81 Year Old Franklin County Resident, Ms Roxie Wells Wilkinson

ROXIE, MS -  An 81 year old Franklin County resident is missing.  Ms. Roxie Wells Wilkinson was discovered missing around 2 pm Friday from her home at 425 Peterson Rd off Hwy 98 near the Franklin / Lincoln county line at Smithdale, Ms.  Ms. Wilkinson has be diagnosed with early stages of dementia and also has a medical heart condition that requires medication.  Ms. Wilkinson also must wear glasses but her glasses were found in her home along with her required heart medication.  Her family searched for her for about on hour prior to calling the Franklin County Sheriffs office who immediately called the Franklin County Search and Rescue  Unit.  A rescue operation was set up and a grid search began without success.  At about 7 pm the Southwest Search and Rescue used dogs with did not get a 'hit' as to her location.  Also, the Angola Search and Rescue joined in the search.  At about 2 am this morning the search was called off and resumed at day break this morning.  At this time (9:15 am Saturday, March 31st) the grid search is continuing.  Ms Wilkinson, who is an 81 year old white female, was last seen wearing a pink top with white pants with white croc shoes.  She does not have ID, her purse or her glasses. Ms. Wilkinson also does not have her heart medication that is required.  If anyone has any information or knows her whereabouts please contact the Franklin County Sheriffs office at 601-384-2324


Source: FC News Staff Report

91 Yr Old Franklin County Resident Rescued Unhurt After Trek In The Woods

March 25, 2012
ROXIE, MS - The early morning started out bright and sunny for Mrs. Lola Mae Delaney, 91 years young, as she left home yesterday morning with her daughter, Bobbie Nell Delaney, on a drive from her house to visit one of her other daughters at her camp.   At about 6:15 pm she was found and rescued in the woods with a few scratches, bruises and little dehydration but otherwise in good shape for her 91 years.   Her being found and rescued continues to be consistent with the joint efforts of  MS Wildlife Officers, Franklin County Sheriffs Deputies, the Franklin County Constable, District 5 - Fire & Rescue Searchers and the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator along with family members and other local volunteers.  

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The ordeal began when both her and her daughter apparently became confused as to the direction to her other daughters camp and they turned down the wrong road by turning one road too soon.  They drove through a locked gate where they proceeded down the timber access road until their car became stuck in a grass plot near the end of the road. 


The daughter, Bobbie Nell Delaney said "we got out of the car and walked back toward  Union Church Road and at one point my mother started away from the road into the woods."   She said she told her mother that "you are going the wrong way"  but her mother insisted that it was the right way out and continued walking into the woods.   At that point, Bobbie turned around and walked toward the Union Church Road, then walked north to Henry Lane where she was spotted and picked up by Mr. 'Clutch' Aldridge.  Mr. Aldridge then took her to her sisters camp. 


The family went back to look for Ms. Lola Mae shortly after noon but could not find her. The family continued to search but did no call for assistance until about around 4:00 pm. At that point the Mississippi Wildlife Officers, Franklin County Sheriffs Deputies, the Franklin County Constable, District 5 - Fire & Rescue Searchers and the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator  responded.  The group began the search in the part of the woods where she was seen last but found no trace.  The search then was moved to the area where the car was located and she was found in that area at about 6:15 pm.   A little more than 2 hours after rescuers were called in. 


A Medic from Rapid Response was called to the scene and concluded she was fine other than a few cuts, scratches, a little dehydration and otherwise she was "doing pretty good for her age".   Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy Roger Causey brought Ms Delaney out of the woods on a 4-wheeler and reunited her with her family. 


A happy ending to an eventful day for Ms. Lola Mae Delaney.