Found Safe NC - Charles, 81, & Maxine Whitener, 80, Denver, Lincoln Co., 2 Dec 2019 *dementia*

[GuyfromCanada]

DENVER, N.C. — A Greenville, North Carolina couple is missing after authorities in Lincoln County say they left their son's home in Denver on Monday. A Silver Alert has been issued.

Officials say Charles Whitener, 81, and his wife Maxine, 80, were last seen leaving their son's home on Beth Haven Church Road on December 2. The couple is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

Authorities believe the Whiteners may have traveled in the wrong direction and ended up in Tennessee.

Mr. Whitener is described as a black male, 6-foot, 260 pounds, with short gray hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing burgundy pants with a blue shirt and blue jacket.

Mrs. Whitener is described as a black female, 5-foot-7, 140 pounds, with medium length black hair, and brown eyes.

Authorities say they were last seen driving a silver 2007 Toyota Avalon with North Carolina license plate number WTL-5507.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 704-732-9050 or Lincoln County Communications at 704-735-8202.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Greenville, N.C. Couple

 

[MimosaMornings]

Denver NC to Greenville NC (4.5 hours)

Instead of going east on I-40 wondering if they went west towards TN?

And dementia? Hoping they have a cell phone.

 

[alexwood]

Well, I sure hope someone helps them soon. I know their son has to be worried sick about them.

 

[MimosaMornings]

I-40 going towards Asheville is mountainous driving compared to flatter eastern part of the state. Not a toll road either.

 

[rainynights]

NC Silver Alert announcement:
NCDPS - Silver Alert - Active Alerts

 

[JerseyGirl]

Denver NC to Greenville NC (4.5 hours)

Instead of going east on I-40 wondering if they went west towards TN?

And dementia? Hoping they have a cell phone.

Police believe the Whiteners may have traveled in the wrong direction and ended up in Tennessee

Silver Alert issued for missing NC couple in their 80s

 

[rainynights]

Both found safe!

A Greenville, North Carolina couple, who were the subject of a Silver Alert, were found safe at a hotel in Lenoir.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Greenville, N.C. Couple

 

[KatzEye]

Thank goodness !! Also from the above article :

They were found around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at a Comfort Inn & Suites. Officials say the couple were both in "good condition" and picked up by a family member.

Elderly Greenville, N.C. Couple Found Safe

When LE stated they might be in TN, I guessed they were tracking either their car or phone. Maybe not. Either way, glad they have been found safe.

Map from Denver, NC to Lenoir, NC below. Looks like they may have totally missed the exit onto I-40. MOO

خرائط ‪Google‬‏‏

 

[MimosaMornings]

Great news!!