Search Continues For Missing Cookeville Man

As of last night, 83-year-old Dr. James Smith is still to be missing and the Silver Alert for him is still in place.

According to reports, Dr. Smith was last seen in Overton County, TN at his farm; he has dementia and needs assistance walking with a cane. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter was able to locate Dr. Smith’s 2001 Chevy Duramax 4 door pickup truck between Puncheon Creek Lane and Copeland Cove Road yesterday morning but no sign of the Doctor.

Dr. Smith is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 160 pounds. He has brown eyes but wears glasses and has silver/white hair.

If you see someone matching this description please call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 931-528-8484.