KCSO: Missing woman with dementia & schizophrenia found safe

(Courtesy: Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office) Barbara Mathis

KERSHAW CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Kershaw County deputies say an elderly woman diagnosed with dementia and schizophrenia who went missing overnight has been found safe.

According to investigators, Barbara Mathis, 68,  left her residence at the 2100 block of Springvale Road in Lugoff sometime between midnight and 2:00am this morning.

Deputies say she’s been found safe and will get checked out at the hospital as a precaution.