UPDATE: Missing Henderson Co. woman found

UPDATE — A woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s reported missing in Henderson County late Tuesday afternoon has been found, according to the sheriff.

Sheriff Brian Duke confirms 67-year-old Carol McCollum was found behind her home shortly after 7:30 p.m. There was no immediate word on her condition.

EARLIER STORY:

REAGAN, Tenn. — The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they are searching for a missing woman in Reagan.

Sheriff Brian Duke says Carol McCollum, 67, was reported missing around 4:50 p.m. Tuesday. Duke said McCollum has Alzheimer’s.

Deputies are searching for McCollum with the assistance of the Henderson County Rescue Squad.

Crews are currently searching for McCollum in an area near McCollum Road near Highway 100.