Kenneth William Parsons
Physical Description
Height: 6'2"
Weight: Between 160 and 200 pounds
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Identifying Features:
A noticeable knot on his ribs
Second toe longer than the big toe
½-inch scar in his right eyebrow
3-inch scar on the lower right leg
Clothing and Personal Items
Clothing Last Seen In: Blue jeans and a flannel shirt
Footwear: Green hiking shoes
Kenneth "Kenny" Parsons was last seen on January 22, 1997, while working aboard a barge traveling between the Little Kanawha and Ohio Rivers near Parkersburg, West Virginia. He had been stringing lights on the vessel before it departed, but by the time the barge reached its next destination, Kenny was missing. The river conditions that night were treacherous, with thick ice reported along the route. Despite searches and investigations, Kenny was never found. His disappearance remains unexplained, leaving loved ones with unanswered questions that have endured for decades.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Kenneth William Parsons, please contact the West Virginia State Police at 304-746-2807.
Kenny is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP2363.
Even after all these years, Kenny's disappearance remains unresolved. His story matters, and any new information could help bring long-awaited answers to those who still search for him.