[1]Florence L. Fisher and James O’Neal. / Courtesy photo Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
Update: The sheriff’s office said about 7:15 p.m. the pair were found in Ballard [2]and are safe.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing elderly Centralia couple.
James L. O’Neal, 85, and Florence L. Fisher, 92, were last seen about 11:30 p.m. on Friday in the Everett area and were reported missing yesterday afternoon, according to the Centralia Police Department.
He was driving a dark blue Pontiac Vibe hatchback.
“Apparently both have forms of dementia, hers being more prominent,” Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pat Smith said.
Smith said he understood they were in an accident and a family member was on their way up to meet them.
“I don’t know any details; it must have been minor,” Smith said. “The car was still drivable and nobody went to the hospital.”
However, the couple drove off, Smith said. They had been at a Dennys restaurant in Everett.
“They’re concerned he could get disoriented,” Smith said, noting O’Neal apparently thought he was in Centralia
The public is asked to call police if they see them or their car.