Sissonville, WV – Deputies in Kanawha County are asking for the public’s help in locating Phillip Lamar Pauley, a 47-year-old man reported missing on January 21, 2026, after his family had not heard from him for an extended period of time.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, Pauley was last seen on or about December 31, 2025, at a Go Mart located at 6302 Sissonville Drive in Sissonville, which is believed to be the last confirmed contact with him.
Investigators say additional reports suggest Pauley may have been seen around January 18, 2026, in the Orchard Manor area of Charleston, and possibly in the Cross Lanes area around January 14.
Deputies describe Pauley as appearing unwell at the time he was last seen, possibly due to suspected drug use. He has a cross tattoo on his back and another cross tattoo on his left shoulder. Authorities say it is unknown if he is in danger at this time.
Anyone with information about Pauley’s whereabouts is urged to contact Deputy Barbagallo at 304-357-0169 or a detective at 304-357-0556 with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Tips can also be submitted online.
Case number: KCSO #2026-00002275
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