Missing Person – Phillip Pauley
Phillip Lamar Pauley was reported missing on January 21, 2026, after family had not heard from him for an extended period of time. He was last seen on or about December 31, 2025, at a Go Mart located at 6302 Sissonville Drive in Sissonville, Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is believed this was the last confirmed contact with Phillip.
Additional information indicates Phillip may have been seen on or about January 18, 2026, in the Orchard Manor area of Charleston, and possibly in the Cross Lanes area around January 14, 2026.
Phillip is described as appearing unwell due to suspected drug use at the time he was last seen and has a cross tattoo on his back and another cross tattoo on his left shoulder. It is unknown if he is in danger at this time.
If you have any information that could help us locate him, please contact Deputy Barbagallo at 304-357-0169 or a Detective at 304-357-0556 with The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. You can also submit your tips online at www.KanawhaSheriff.us
KCSO CASE # 2026-00002275
Post expires at 3:49am on Thursday July 23rd, 2026

