Kenneth Wayne Turner Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Kenneth

Wayne Turner

79

79

6'4 inches

225 lbs

Black

Male

In the quiet community of Fieldale, Virginia, concern mounted for 79-year-old Kenneth Wayne Turner, a Black male who was last seen by his family at his residence on Massie Drive on April 12, 2024. The following day, after he could not be located, he was officially reported as a missing person. At the time of his disappearance, Mr. Turner was described as being 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing between 225 and 240 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was reportedly wearing navy blue nylon sweatpants and white socks, but had on no shirt or shoes. It is believed that he left his home on foot, as his vehicle remained at his residence. Compounding the urgency of his disappearance was the fact that Mr. Turner has a medical condition that requires medication, raising fears for his well-being. The report of Mr. Turner's disappearance launched an immediate and extensive search effort. The Henry County Sheriff's Office, working in conjunction with the Henry County Department of Public Safety, Virginia State Police, and Virginia D.W.R. Conservation Police, conducted a thorough four-day ground search of the area surrounding his home. Search and rescue experts were consulted as teams scoured a radius of over a mile from his residence, looking for any sign of the missing man. Despite these exhaustive efforts, the large-scale ground search was eventually suspended on April 16, 2024. Authorities announced that while the widespread search had concluded, deputies would persist in searching more specific locations and would diligently follow up on any tips or leads provided by the community. As time stretched on, the case of Kenneth Wayne Turner remained active, though without any significant breakthroughs. A year after he was last seen, law enforcement officials confirmed that they continue to investigate every lead they receive, including tips of possible sightings in other counties, which have so far not been credible. While investigators have explored all possibilities, they have stated that at this time, there is no evidence to suggest foul play was involved in his disappearance. The prevailing belief is that he either walked away from his home or was given a ride by someone. The overview of this case is that of a deeply concerning disappearance of an elderly man with medical needs. The lack of concrete evidence or credible sightings has left his family and the community with unanswered questions and a painful sense of uncertainty. Though law enforcement has had to share the difficult possibility that Mr. Turner is likely deceased, the investigation remains open until he is found. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kenneth Wayne Turner is urged to contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

Apr 12, 2024

Fieldale

Virginia

Fieldale

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

276-638-8751

07/04/2026