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Troy Today
By the People, for the People
Silver Alert issued for missing Bell County woman
Phyllis Zachary was last seen at her home south of Troy, Texas on Sunday
Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:49pm
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Bell County deputies are searching for a 76-year-old woman named Phyllis Zachary who was last seen at her home in the 1300 block of FM 1237, south of Troy, Texas on Sunday afternoon. Zachary has a cognitive impairment, and authorities believe her disappearance poses a threat to her health and safety.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly person with a cognitive impairment goes missing, as they are considered at high risk. Zachary's disappearance from her rural home raises concerns about her wellbeing and ability to safely return home on her own.
The details
Phyllis Zachary was last seen at 1 p.m. on Sunday at her home in the 1300 block of FM 1237, south of Troy, Texas. She is described as a 5'0 white woman with gray hair and brown eyes weighing 180 lbs. Authorities say Zachary is known to walk as far as downtown Temple from her home, sometimes getting rides from drivers. Officials have searched the area around Zachary's residence with a drone.
- Phyllis Zachary was last seen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
The players
Phyllis Zachary
A 76-year-old woman with a cognitive impairment who was reported missing from her home south of Troy, Texas.
Bell County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency searching for the missing woman and issuing the Silver Alert.
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to search the area around Zachary's home and are asking the public to report any sightings of the missing woman.
The takeaway
This Silver Alert highlights the importance of vigilance and community support in locating vulnerable missing persons, especially the elderly with cognitive impairments who may become disoriented or unable to find their way home.
