MEMPHIS, Tenn — Nearly every day, law enforcement agencies from across the Mid-South post reports of missing people in the area. Here's a look at the latest cases in the Greater Memphis area, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and other local authorities.
The list below features adults with last names beginning with N through Q, with the most newly reported by local law enforcement at the top. This list will be updated as people are found or more are reported missing.
Other sources for information on missing people in the Mid-South:
Children & Teens:
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names A-C
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names D-G
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names H-J
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names K-M
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names N-Q
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names R-S
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names T-V
- Missing in the Mid-South | Children & teens, last names W-Z
Adults:
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names A-C
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names D-G
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names H-J
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names K-M
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names N-Q
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names R-S
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names T-V
- Missing in the Mid-South | Adults, last names W-Z
Missing Adults - Last names N-Q
Melvin Pearson, 25, has been missing from the 800 block of Mohawk Street since April 20, according to MPD. He has brown eyes, brown hair and weighs 175 pounds, according to MPD.
He stands at 6 feet and an inch, they said. He was last seen wearing all black clothing and he has a low haircut, according to MPD.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Christopher Newton, 36, has been missing from the 1400 block of N. Hollywood since Nov. 13, 2023.
Newton is 6'2" tall and 280 lbs.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Jerome Pegues, 35, has been missing since Nov. 26, 2023. MPD said he is missing from the 5000 block of Chuck Ave. He was seen getting into a dark-colored SUV.
Pegues is 6' tall and 130 lbs., and was last seen wearing an orange and green shirt, brown pants, and gray Nike with orange strings.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Jessica Parker, 36, has been missing since September 2023. MPD said she is missing from the 300 block of Johnson Cir. W. and her family has not see her.
Parker is 5'1" tall and 220 lbs.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Christopher Pate, 36, has been missing since Nov. 14, 2023. According to MPD, his caregiver said Pate was released from Delta Medical Hospital on Nov. 14. While they were driving, the caregiver said he made threats to kill everyone and left the vehicle. MPD said the caregiver last saw Pate walking southbound on I-240 near the Madison Avenue exit. MPD also said Pate is on medication.
Pate is 5'5" tall and 187 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
De'Andre Neal, 22, has been missing since Oct. 27, 2023. MPD said he left home in the 1800 block of Woodburn Dr. and did not return or contact family.
Neal is 5'9" tall and 160 lbs., and was last seen wearing a gray shirt with gray sweatpants.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Cameron Payne, 21, has been missing since Oct. 25, 2023. MPD said he walked away from Methodist University Hospital on Union Ave. against medical advice.
Payne is 5'7" tall and 147 lbs., and was last seen wearing grey sweatpants and no shirt, with a white hospital blanket.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Kenneth Powlis, 54, has been missing since Oct. 1, 2023. MPD said he was dropped off at a MATA bus stop on the 1300 block of Union Ave. and has not been seen or heard from since. They also said he is known to frequent the area of Hollywood Rd. and Chelsea Ave.
Powlis is 5'9" tall and 190 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jean shorts and red tennis shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Amy O'Halloran, 55, has been missing since July 19, 2023. MPD said she got upset while in a car with someone else, got out, and walked away without returning. They said she may be in the area of 3rd St. near Raines and/or Shelby Dr.
O'Halloran is 5'4" tall and 140 lbs., and was last seen wearing a multi-colored shirt and denim shorts.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Rietta Parrett, 61, has been missing since May 15, 2023. MPD said her daughter has not heard from her.
Parrett is 5'2" tall and 100 lbs.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Jerrett Pruitt, 45, has been missing since June 26, 2023. MPD said he left his aunt's home in the 800 block of Baltic St. and has not been seen since.
Pruitt is 5'6" tall and 170 lbs.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Martha A. Powell, 61, has been missing since May 7, 2023. MPD said she has a mental disorder and walked away from her care home in the 5100 block of Oriole Cove.
Powell is 5'5" tall and 250 lbs., and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, gray sweatpants, black flip-flops with socks, carrying a gray sweater. Her hair is gray and black.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Jimmyrico Pigram, 37, has been missing since May 14, 2023. MPD said he is homeless and missing from the 3100 block of Sharpe Ave. in Memphis, but may have headed for New York City's Central Park.
Pigram is 6' tall and 189 lbs.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Adrian Poole, 38, has been missing since March 28, 2023. MPD said he left home from the 3500 block of Marion Ave. with a friend and hasn't been heard from since.
Poole is 5'9" tall and 170 lbs., and was driving a blue 2020 Subaru Ascent with Tennessee license plate 844-BHZD.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Kevion Price, 28, has been missing from the 6000 block of North Landing since Jan. 1, according to MPD. He stands at 5 feet and 11 inches, according to MPD. He is around 180 pounds and has a short afro as his hair style, according to MPD.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Cedric Perry, 18, has been missing since Dec. 22, 2022. MPD said his family is concerned for his welfare.
Perry is 5'9" tall and 130 lbs., and was last seen wearing a green/white jacket and blue sweatpants.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Michael Provost, 64, has been missing since Dec. 9, 2022. MPD said he left his care home about 2:30 a.m. for food but never returned. MPD said he suffers from schizophrenia but is on medication.
Provost is 5'5" tall and 260 lbs., and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a navy blue top, and blue and green Dallas Cowboys face mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.