On the morning of June 19, 2005, 73-year-old Freddie Louis Whittiemore, known as Buddy, left his Stanton, Tennessee, home after leaving a note for his wife saying he was taking the dog for a walk. He was last seen between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m. standing by the road near Charleston Road and Highway 179, about a mile from his Cherry Street home, reportedly on his way to visit someone in neighboring Tipton County.

At the time he went missing he carried a walking cane, his billfold, and two medicine bottles. He was described as a white male, 6 feet 0 inches to 6 feet 2 inches, about 190 to 200 pounds, with graying black hair and hazel eyes; distinguishing marks included scars on his upper lip and right eyebrow, missing fingertips on his left hand, and numerous moles. He was reportedly in poor physical health and suffered from dementia. His dog returned home alone later that morning, and scent tracking led searchers to the vicinity of Muddy Creek but produced no further clues. Authorities considered the possibility he accepted a ride and left the area; his family believes he is deceased.

Anyone who knew Freddie, his habits, or movements that morning is asked to contact the Haywood County Sheriff’s Department with information.