Wayne County Outlook

Posted April 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its search for an elderly man who has not been seen in more than a month. They are actively searching for any leads into the disappearance of Marshall Kay Alley, 69, who was last seen in the town area on February 21.

Sheriff Charlie Boston said there had been reports circulating in the community that Alley had been found, but he said those reports are false.

He noted that his department continues to search for Alley in every conceivable location, noting that they have been looking in fields, caves and any other areas where he might be.

Boston said deputies have talked with family members and others who had contact with Alley, and according to all the information they have received, he was last seen on February 21. That was the date that Alley, who had been in the Wayne County Detention Center for violating terms of a domestic violence order, had been released from the facility.

A deputy jailer gave Alley a ride to the corner of Walnut and Huffaker Street, since he had a son who lived in that area.

The sheriff’s department became aware that Alley was missing in early March, when a grandson became concerned when he was unable to reach his grandfather.

Boston said that his department has received some tips regarding Alley. He encouraged anyone with information to call the sheriff’s department at (606) 348-5416.

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Hospice of Lake Cumberland learned recently that solicitors were using the name of the organization to try to collect money in this area.

According to a statement released on Wednesday, March 26, a person went door-to-door throughout neighborhoods in Wayne County claiming to work for the non-profit organization.

Hospice of Lake Cumberland officials said that this person is not an employee, and this is not a legitimate fund raising effort.

“It is disappointing to think that someone is abusing our name and cause,” said Executive Director Euretha McQueary. “Hospice of Lake Cumberland is appreciative of every donation large or small. These donations are very important to helping our families with the many challenges they may be facing. Because of the generosity of this community, our organization does not and will not solicit monetary donations door-to-door.”

Individuals such as these try to take advantage of people’s generosity.

Not only does this abuse cost an individual money, it also diverts much needed donations away from legitimate charities and causes.

Anyone who has been approached by someone falsely representing Hospice of Lake Cumberland should contact local authorities.