Breckinridge Co. woman missing for exactly 1 year

A Breckinridge woman has now been missing for exactly one year.

Evelyn Blake, 65, was last seen Sunday night, July 21, 2024, at approximately 6:00, according to a family member — it was previously reported, based on law enforcement statements, that Blake had last been seen at 10:30 p.m. She was last known to be in the 4000 block of Old Railroad Road, about two miles south of McQuady and a few miles north of Falls of Rough in the Glen Dean area of the county.

“Evelyn suffers from early dementia and is developmentally disabled,” according to a family member who previously reached out to K105. Blake, according to her missing person poster, “has medical issues that may prevent her from returning safely.”

The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office, responding to unverified reports that Evelyn had spoken to someone on the phone soon after her disappearance, released the following statement on the search on July 27, 2024:

“Until a law enforcement officer makes physical contact with Ms. Blake, she will still be considered missing. The Sheriff’s Office is currently utilizing phone records from the phone provider, as a tool in attempt to locate Ms. Blake … We will continue to utilize whatever means necessary for a safe return of Ms. Blake. Our ultimate goal is to locate Ms. Blake. We appreciate all the help the public is wanting to provide, while still continuing to maintain respect for home and landowners. Permission to go onto their property must still be given to those wanting to search properties for Ms. Blake.”

Blake stands five feet, one inch tall and weighs about 230 pounds. She was last known to be wearing a white shirt and tan shorts.

Anyone with information on her location is asked to contact the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office at 270-756-2361.

(Headline photo: Evelyn Blake with a young girl, courtesy of Missing Persons in Kentucky Facebook page)

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com