On Aug. 29, officers with the Early Police Department began an investigation of a missing person in the 100 block of Orchard Drive. Neighbors reported Don Rex Mayes 80 years old, missing and have not seen him since last Friday Aug. 26. Mayes does not have a vehicle and is known to walk everywhere, including Walmart and around the Bayou on CC Woodson where he fishes. All known areas have been checked by officers including the VA Hospital and local Hospital. Past acquaintances stated Mayes has no known family and is generally a loner.

Don Rex Mayes is 6 feet tall, 190 lbs with short grey hair, and always clean cut. The photo shows him wearing glasses, but neighbors stated he rarely wears them. Anyone with knowledge about Don Mayes or may know his whereabouts is asked to call the Early Police Department at 325-646-5322 during business hours or dispatch at 325-646-2525.