The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported that this advisory has been cancelled by the Ozark County sheriff’s Department.
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 195 Whiddon Lane, Thornfield, MO at 10:00 A.M. on June 22, 2026.
Missing Is:
Colby Whiddon a white male, age 3
Ethan Whiddon a white male, age 4
Vehicle Information:
Gray 2013 BMW 550i bearing MO, EM2Y0H


Possible suspects or associates are believed to be:
Jo Ann Whiddon, a white, female, age 27, height 5’6″, 148 lbs, blonde hair, blue eyes.
The endangered missing person:
Colby Whiddon is a white male, age 3, blonde hair, blue eyes.
Ethan Whiddon is a white male, age 4, blonde hair, blue eyes.
Brief circumstances regarding the Endangered Missing Person incident
Jo Ann Whiddon departed with the children enroute to unknown destination. Whiddon’s husband has not been able to contact her since her departure.
Anyone seeing the missing person, suspect, associate, or vehicle, or anyone having any information related to the endangered missing person should immediately dial 911 to contact the nearest law enforcement agency or call the Ozark County Sheriff’s Department at 417-679-4633.





