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 W through Z, 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 W-Z
Anquanette Williams, 32, has been missing from the 3800 block of Lamar since March 27, according to MPD. She has brown eyes and black hair that is of medium lenght and braided.
She weighs about 140 pounds, according to MPD. She stands at about 5 feet and 4 inches, they said.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Darica Williams, aka Darica Shine, 31, has been missing from the 700 block of E. Raines Rd. since March 3, 2024.
Williams is 5'2" tall and 121 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.
Memphis Police have issued a Silver Alert for James Williamson, 68, who has been missing since Dec. 31, 2023. MPD said he walked away from his home in the 800 block of West Shelby Dr. and needs medication.
Williamson is 5'7" tall and 130 lbs. and was last seen wearing a brown hooded jacket with beige pants, a Memphis Grizzlies scarf, and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, 901-636-4450 or 901-545-2677. You can also call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Joshua Willis, 30, has been missing from the 400 block of Malvern Street since Dec. 24, 2022 according to MPD.
Willis has brown eyes, black hair and weighs about 180 pounds, according to MPD. He stands at 5 feet and 11 inches, according to MPD. His family has not been able to communicate with him in a year, MPD said.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Memphis police have released a city alert for missing woman named Tekala Williams who they said does not have her wheelchair.
Williams, 19, has been missing from the 4600 block of Millport Cove since Dec. 7, according to MPD. She left her home with someone who has not been identified by police.
Police said that she has paraplegia and does not have her wheelchair with her. They said she has brown eyes, black hair and weighs about 95 pounds.
She has a tattoo on the right side of her neck and two nasal piercings, according to MPD. She stands at 5 feet and 4 inches, they said.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Sarah Wilson, 81, has been missing from the 600 block of Williams since Saturday, Nov. 18, according to MPD.
Police said she requires daily medication and is hard of hearing. She is about 5 feet and five inches tall, MPD said. She weighs about 130 pounds, has gray hair and is of a thin build, according to MPD.
She was last seen wearing a green sweater, black pants and black shoes, according to MPD. She walks with a cane and has a small black purse, 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.
Gilda Williams, 73, has been missing from the 80 block of Autumn Branch Lane since Nov. 1, according to MPD. She is classified by MPD as an "endangered adult" who is missing.
She has a gray afro, weighs about 195 pounds and stands at about 5 feet and 7 inches, according to MPD. She does not have top teeth and was last seen wearing glasses, a trench coat, a red hat a blue mask and tan shoes, 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.
Jacqulin Vail, 33, has been missing since Nov. 12, 2022. MPD said she was last seen at a business and is missing from the 2200 block of Lamar.
Vail is 5'7" tall and 140 lbs. and was last seen wearing a grey jogging suit with lettering on the front and a grey and yellow hat, with a long burgundy wig.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Gilda Williams, 73, was reported missing Nov. 3, 2023. MPD said family had not seen her since Oct. 31 and a neighbor last saw her Nov. 1. Officers did not find her during a well-being check in the 80 block of Autumn Branch Lane.
Williams is 5'7" tall and 195 lbs., and was last seen wearing glasses, a trench coat, red hat, blue mask, and tan 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.
Barry Walker, 46, has been missing from the 3900 block of Soapstone Drive, according to MPD. He has brown eyes, black hair and weighs about 220 pounds, according to MPD.
Walker stands at about 6 feet and 1 inch, according to MPD. He is diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to MPD. Police said he has been taking his medication at the time of his disappearance, but does not have his medication with him.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Sheilien Natatyana Winters, 24, has been missing since Aug. 25, 2023, from the 6000 block of Ravenoak Court, according to MPD. She has not contacted family or friends since leaving her boyfriend's home.
She is 5' tall and 116 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.
Dewry Wesley Jr., 64, has been missing since Aug. 3, 2023, and his family is concerned. MPD said he left the 1100 block of Union Ave. and never returned.
Wesley is 5'9" tall and 160 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.
Kimberly White, 42, has been missing since June 8, 2023. MPD said the person who reported her missing from the 30 block of E. Gage said White got out of their car and walked away.
White is 5'6" tall and 220 lbs., and was last seen wearing a green floral blouse, black biker shorts and grey house 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.
Kerry Glenn Wright, 42, has been missing from the 4000 block of Knight Arnold since May 26, according to MPD. He has blue eyes and brown hair, they said.
He stands at 5 feet and 5 inches, they said. He weighs about 175 pounds, 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.
Jadrien Cortez Williams, 19, has been missing since May 6, 2023. MPD said he was released from jail and hasn't been seen since. MPD said he is homeless.
Williams is 5'3" tall and 125 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.
Shamique Walker, 27, has been missing since May 9, 2023. MPD said she walked away from a hospital in the 3900 block of Covington Pike and did not return home.
Walker is 4'7" tall and 109 lbs., and was last seen wearing gray joggers and black shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD's Missing Persons Bureau at 901-636-4479, or 901-636-4450, or 901-545-2677.
Eudell Wilson, 66, has been missing since May 6, 2023. MPD said someone heard another person threaten Wilson while on the phone with him. They have not been able to contact him since.
Wilson is 5'10" tall and 155 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.
Kamran Westbrook, 22, has been missing since March 25, 2023. MPD said she left home from the 500 block of Highland St. and did not return.
Westbrook is 5'10" tall and 140 lbs., and is possibly wearing a red or black wig.
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 White, 57, has been missing since March 21, 2023. MPD said his mom hasn't seen him since he left her home in the 1200 block of Capital Ave.
White is 5'11" tall and 180 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.
Theotis Washington, 33, has been missing since Dec. 18, 2022. Southaven Police said he left in an Uber to go to a Memphis hotel where he was supposed to be working, and then was to stay at a friend's home.
Police said his employer called his parents when he did not show for work, and his prepaid Tracfone has been turned off.
Washington is 5’5” tall and about120 lbs., and was last wearing blue jeans, light grey hoodie and tan military style boots.
If you have seen Washington or know his whereabouts, please call SPD at 662-393-8652 or email tips@southaven.org.