Donnie Edward Pennington, 42, was last seen the evening of March 4, 2006, near Old Georgia Highway and Timken Road in Gaffney, South Carolina. He left an acquaintance’s home around 8:00 p.m., saying he was going to visit a friend and would be back in about an hour; he never returned and was reported missing by his wife on March 7.

Described as a white male between 6 feet 0 inches and 6 feet 2 inches, weighing 210 to 230 pounds, he had blond balding hair, blue eyes, and was missing some teeth. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt with a pocket, blue jeans, a camouflage jacket, and brown and black boots, and carried a brown wallet and wore a gold-colored watch. Distinctive marks include shoulder scars, a scar on his back from a cyst removal, and a tattoo on his left arm of three crosses in a row with the initials D.P. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case. Authorities have said they do not suspect foul play and list the circumstances as unknown.

If anyone knew Donnie, his routines, or where he might have been the night of March 4, 2006, please share information with investigators.