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Missing Woman Found After 62 Years; Search Ongoing for Veteran

2/21/2026

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Michelle Hundely Smith has been found alive.
The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office confirmed her location, which remains undisclosed at her request.
She is now 62 and disappeared after telling her husband she was going Christmas shopping.
New information led to her discovery on February 20 after a multi-agency investigation.
Separately, a search continues for 72-year-old Margaret Hanley, a Navy veteran, whose son says she is independent and caring.

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Story summary

Michelle Hundely Smith has been found alive.
The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office confirmed her location, which remains undisclosed at her request.
She is now 62 and disappeared after telling her husband she was going Christmas shopping.
New information led to her discovery on February 20 after a multi-agency investigation.
Separately, a search continues for 72-year-old Margaret Hanley, a Navy veteran, whose son says she is independent and caring.