Missing Neather Kelly—94-year-old woman reported missing in Orangeburg County during winter

 neither Kelly Lost: The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department is requesting the public to assist in finding an older woman who has gone missing in Bowman. Authorities say the situation is particularly troubling in light of recent terrible weather in the area.

Officials report that Neather Kelly, 94, was last seen during Winter Storm Fern on Sunday night. She could not be reached, and law enforcement as well as family members grew concerned after she failed to return home. Deputies subsequently found her automobile parked neglected in a ditch along the 700 block of Magnolia Street in Bowman.

Researchers think the car might have entered the ditch between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. It is unknown what happened after that point at this moment, and Kelly has not been formally sighted since that evening. Authorities haven't disclosed further information regarding her possible destination or how far she had been driving.

Worried about the circumstances, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said that the temperature at the moment was very frigid. Low temperatures and winter storm conditions increase more worries for Kelly's safety, hence officials say locating her as soon as possible becomes imperative.

Kelly is said to weigh roughly 130 pounds and stand about 5 feet 3 inches tall. There is no more publicly available descriptive information. Officials are asking Bowman-area locals as well as those nearby to be vigilant and report anything that may aid to find her.

Law enforcement agents follow up on any leads received and keep search activities going. Particularly in areas close to where the car was discovered, deputies are also urging locals to inspect their properties, outbuildings, and surroundings if it is safe to do so. Investigators could even get together what occurred using even minor details.

Particularly when time and weather are considerations, authorities stress that community help can be instrumental in situations like these. Any person who might have seen Kelly, seen odd behavior, or has information that would aid to establish her whereabouts is urged to report it.

Those with knowledge are urged to contact the Orangeburg County Communications Center via official means. Dial 803-534-3550 to share ideas. Law enforcement warns the public not to try own searches in perilous circumstances and to let trained responders handle any coordinated attempts.

Updates will be released by the Sheriff's Department as new information comes to hand. Officials implore the public to consider Kelly and her family meanwhile and to responsibly share validated information to aid in her safe homecoming.