Lawrence County Agencies Assist in Successful Missing Person Search
LAWRENCEBURG, TN –

Personnel from several Lawrence County emergency response agencies assisted Lewis County authorities in a successful search for an elderly missing person over the weekend.

Lewis County authorities requested assistance from Lawrence County agencies in the search for 85-year-old Mary Dickerson, who was reported missing on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Personnel from Lawrence County Fire and Rescue, Loretto Fire Department, Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, and Lawrenceburg / Lawrence County EMA responded to assist Lewis County authorities with the search effort.
The coordinated search concluded successfully Sunday morning, October 11, when Dickerson was located alive.
The successful outcome highlights the importance of cooperation and mutual aid among emergency response agencies across county lines. Lawrence County responders were pleased to assist their neighboring agencies in bringing the search to a positive conclusion.
Lawrenceburg / Lawrence County EMA extends its appreciation to all personnel and agencies involved in the search and congratulates Lewis County authorities on the successful outcome.