MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) —A Meridian woman has been reported missing in West Virginia, and her family is asking for the public’s help in locating her.
Bettina Johnson, 42, is originally from Mississippi and has connections to the Meridian community. The Meridian Police Department has confirmed the missing-person report and is aware of the case.
According to information provided by Johnson’s family, she flew to West Virginia within the last week. Family members say they last heard from Johnson on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
According to information released by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia, Johnson was last seen on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, between approximately 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. in the area of Long John Silver’s and Exxon on Edwin W. Miller Memorial Boulevard in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Johnson is described as:
- Age: 42
- Height: 5 feet, 8 inches
- Weight: Approximately 170 pounds
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Brown
- Last known clothing: All black
Family and friends have been sharing information throughout the community in hopes that someone may recognize Johnson or have information that could help locate her.
A missing-person flyer indicates that a $3,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to Johnson being found. The flyer asks anyone who has seen Johnson or has information about her whereabouts to call or text 601-462-1365.
The family is asking anyone who may have seen Johnson, knows where she may be, or has any information that could help locate her to contact them at 601-462-1365. The family will then provide the information to the appropriate authorities.
Even information that may seem insignificant could help in locating Johnson and bringing her safely home.
