Piedmont woman still missing
by Eddie Burkhalter
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It has been three months since Carla Cook Fuqua’s mother says she’s seen or heard from her.

“People have said ‘we’ve seen her here or we’ve seen her there,’ but nobody in the family has seen her,” said Darlene Cook.

The family last reported seeing Fuqua on Oct. 29 at her home in Piedmont.

“We still haven’t had any solid information of anyone that’s seen her,” said Piedmont Police Chief Steven Tidwell. Tidwell said that law enforcement had been informed that she has been spotted in a residence in Etowah County, however she was not at the location when authorities arrived.

In an earlier press release from the Piedmont Police Department, Tidwell stated that “no foul play is suspected and evidence suggests that Mrs. Fuqua has visited the Piedmont area several times since she was last seen by her family.”

Tidwell said that they have no new information on her case and nothing has changed.

Fuqua’s mother, Darlene, and her aunt, Phyllis Cook, and cousin, Michele Thacker, pleaded on a recent television newscast for anyone with information on the whereabouts of Fuqua to come forward.

Carla Cook Fuqua is described as a white female, 28 years old, 5’4” tall, and weighs approximately 100 pounds, with blue eyes and sandy blonde hair. Anyone with information on Fuqua should contact Sergeant Carolyn Durham at 256-447-9091. You may also contact Carla’s mother, Darlene Cook, at 256-453-8696.

comments (159)
« Debra Cook wrote on Saturday, Jun 05 at 09:33 PM »
Seven Months on May 29th. Carla, we are still searching for you. We love you so very much. Please, everyone remember Carla in your prayers. Do not let her be forgotten.

Help us bring her home.
« Carla's Mother wrote on Tuesday, Jun 01 at 01:04 AM »
Carla,

It has been 7 long months now, and we know nothing more than we did 7 months ago. We can't give up, You are my Child and Justin's Mother and We both deserve to know what has happened to you!! And We Love You just as much today as We did the last Day We Saw You!! And we Want nothing More than to Hear from You and See You to know that you are OK. We can't believe that you are ok and not hear from you! We have nothing to tell us that you are and until we find out that you are we will continue to Look and Ask Questions to anyone that we think of that could give us some kind of answers! I Pray every day that you will Call or just come Home and We can get things back to normal and I know that God that Help Us with that!! I will continue to Look and God Help Anyone that stands in my Way if I find out that someone has hurt You, Because I can tell You now it won't be a Pretty Site!! And my Eyes Watch every time I get on the Road or out in the yard or Any where else for that matter that I may Be, and if I find out who it could be and I will in time, trust me, I am your Mother and I believe that God will reveal to me before it is over with and I will get some Peace of Mind Soon!! I Love You Carla, And so does Justin and He misses You and everytime he tells me that it just Breaks my Heart that much more and Makes me that Much Madder also, A Mother and Son that has been thru what we have been thru has had just about all we can take and He even says Nannie I can hurt him where it hurts, I know how to hurt him! And where to hurt him! Now anyone that can tell me what to say to a 7 yr old that says something like that Please feel free to call me and tell me something to tell him, that would help him. All I know to say is We Love You Carla and Hope to See You Soon!! Now, anyone that knows anything and I know there are plenty that do, give this Baby some Peace of Mind and Let Us know where His Mother Is!!!
« JUST WONDERING wrote on Wednesday, May 12 at 06:45 PM »
Well it's been almost 7 months now and we still haven't any word on the where abouts of Carla.

I haven't read or heard anything that Piedmont Police have found out either. Does anyone have any information as to where Carla's purse is? Why hasn't someone gone and gotten it? How did her licenses get thrown out ? Who had them?

After 7 months no one knows anything!!! Thats real scary and makes you wonder why!!

We do not need any smart or cold hearted remarks to our questions just some straight forward answers.

I know any moron can comment back, but we need honest answers. What has Piedmont Police found out about the where abouts of Carla and why no information in paper or telling the family if they are getting some where or doing their job. Looks like they would be proud to let the family and public know they were trying to find Carla if they truly were. Just wondering
« Debra Cook wrote on Tuesday, May 04 at 07:38 AM »
Chumlee,

I agree with you on a couple of points...other points...not at all...thus once again, I feel the need to respond.

Prayer is needed...now more than ever! My knees are worn out and I hope that the whole town of Piedmont continues to pray for Carla's safe return. God is our only hope in finding Carla.

I also agree that the anonymous people posting derogatory remarks here are cruel and heartless animals. We know who they are and that is one reason for "arguing" with them. The main reason is to defend Carla..she isnt here to do that for herself. Another reason, her son and her mother...they should not be subjected to these disrespectful words and thoughts. It is not the intention of any of the family to "air dirty laundry".People react in a different manner than they normally would when they are heart sore and fearing for the life of a loved one...when they see other family members suffering so. It is the most stressful thing I have ever been through and would not wish this upon anyone..even those that make the remarks.I can only imagine what Carla's Mom and Son are going through.

Whenever, I see these horrible remarks I feel the need to defend that loved family member in their time of extreme pain. To stand up for a precious little boy that has lost a great deal and will one day read all of this...I want him to know we tried to find his Mom and defended her and his family throughout this ordeal... because I understand their pain and frustration and because I know they would not normally act in such a manner as they are doing...myself included..as I am now.At other times we are the defended because all of us in this family "lose it" almost everyday...from feeling helpless and fearful! Until you go through this you don't understand and you cannot predict how you will react from day to day...or if you even can. In our family we do not need nor seek the approval of each other...we have that. I believe we all understand, unfortunatley, what it feels like to have a missing child, mother, niece, and granddaughter and we allow that momentary breakdown or anger .Rest assured everything we know and feel is not aired on this comment section.

This is how I feel about this situation. You question your very sanity sometimes.You feel that you have to do something...anything..support, whine, cry, beg, get mad...and it has worked..we have finally got things headed in the direction they need to go. We do not read nor post to "stir things up or air laundry" , only to find a sliver of hope or a clue. I for one search many area papers and websites daily to see if there is any word on what may have happened to Carla...just one clue.

As for valuable information..I think so. If Carla happens to read any of this, we KNOW she would quickly return to us because she would never cause any of us this much pain and grief..we are all hoping she sees our posts here...and if she does read this and sees the negative posts we want her to know we will defend her to the end...and to know that we are looking for her and will never give up nor forget her.To know we love her unconditionally in case she has forgotten that or ever doubted it. Although some posts here are mean spirited..they serve a purpose..for now and in the long run. These post ...good and bad..help to keep everyone aware that she is out there somewhere and maybe ..just maybe someone will see her or let us know something.

It hurts us to no end to read some of these posts...other posts are comforting. For now, all we have is hope..we hope one day we will read something on here that leads us to her..someone just might let us know where she is. It is extremely painful to read this each day and to have to answer one more person who doesnt understand... I have never lost sight of the "big picture"..A young woman and mother that has been missing for 6 months and a little boy that needs and wants his Mom.

I personally grow weary of this situation everyday..but Carla is even more weary and I will do what I feel I need to do and have to do....or am ask to do ..regardles of public opinion...until Carla is home and her family at peace. My intentions are honorable and well meant.

Carla's Devoted Aunt.

« Aunt Dianne wrote on Monday, May 03 at 10:23 PM »
To Chumlee, I agree with you. I do not read this very much, just happened to today. I don't like seeing the hurtful things that have been written here, and I hope those who waste their time and ours (those who take time to read it) never have to go thru anything like this. It may seem to them to be a joke, but a missing person is no joke. I pray everyday for Carla to be found so that we can have peace in our family again. It has now been 6 months without knowing where she is or if she is still out there somewhere and can possibly get the help she needs. She is a very loved person and no it's not just because she isn't here for us to tell her. When people go thru the things she has had to face, they sometimes get lost in their way and only need help to face what life still puts in front of them. Please everyone, just pray for answers to come to us - that Carla will be found and we can once again get on with our lives as a whole family.
« CHUMLEE wrote on Monday, May 03 at 09:08 PM »
It never fails to amaze me how people quickly lose sight of the big picture. I just wasted 2 hours of my life reading comments on here dating back to last month, and this is pretty much a joke. You do have the people who are honestly trying to help in the search, but for the most part..some family members included...you people are just blowing hot air. If you are a member of this family, do you really feel the need to justify your actions on this forum? Do you feel the need to argue with people who are to scared to leave a name when they post something hurtful? You're simply wasting your time...if you ignore these heartless animals they will eventually get bored and move on. I would venture to say that not ONE valuable piece of evidence has been revealed on this forum. This has turned into a big chat room for everyone to argue and for some family members, who i'm sure have great intentions, to seek approval of other family members...use a telephone to talk to one another. No one wants there dirty laundry displayed to the whole world. Good luck in your search! Carla's mom is right PRAYER is the key!
« Shelia McCarley wrote on Sunday, May 02 at 04:43 PM »
I have not posted on here in a good while but today I feel in my heart it is time to let people know it is not that I have not thought about her. I don't know what to put on here but the facts and what I pray to be true. The only thing that I and the rest of our family know is that we don't know where Carla is.. What w...e all pray for so hard is she will come home soon, Carla I feel like I am losing my mind, I think of you all the time and God knows how worried we all are.. this is the hardest thing I have ever had to go through and if I am begging someone out there to just please tellus the truth because all the lies we hear are pure HELL !!! I love you Carla please come home !!!!!
« Debra Cook wrote on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 09:18 AM »
oviedo45 - Anniston Star - April 19th.
« oviedo45 wrote on Tuesday, Apr 27 at 08:30 AM »
our forum is trying to bring attention to missing children and we are featuring Timothy Mitchell - i see someone posted his as found safe - is there a news link story to this? thanks so much.

www.justice4caylee.org
« Resident2 wrote on Sunday, Apr 25 at 07:17 AM »
Why has no one mentioned that Texas Equusearch has been around here for almost a week?
« correct my mistakes wrote on Saturday, Apr 24 at 08:44 AM »
Gosh I made a few mistakes!!!! I bet you got the point !!!!! We may not spell or write to, too, two suite you but I know we can get you to understand if we get to see you face to face!!!!

I will try and buy us all a large print dictionary while out today!!!!! Darlene and all of her family have a GREAT DAY and just consider the source of where it's comming from!!!!
« phyllis Cook wrote on Saturday, Apr 24 at 08:38 AM »
Well Hell Fire here I go again responding to a D--

idiot!! I question my sanity doing so...

To anonymous who wrote on Friday 23rd @5:32 let me say we are so glad you aren't going to comment on this blog anymore and sooo glad you realize how stupid you sound!!! I think " So SILLY" has fiqured out who you are and you know it. And to the remark of "CRACKHEAD" The only CRACKHEAD I see here is if "THE COOK FAMILY" gets our hands on you, Then the time it will take for you to get your head out of your "CRACK" but it's hard to get someone when there so chicken and WONT, WANT, WILL NOT tell you who they are.. Which ever you want to use!!!! The more you put on here the more we will have to use against you when the time comes... Your a cold hearted, cruel ---- to get your kicks from tortureing this family. Your one sick puppy!!!! And "SO SILLY" love your remarks.. Just to let all of you know "this cheap jerk or the remarks has nothing to do with Carla.

It's the ????? that keep putting her down, not her family... We love you Carla!!!!
« So Silly wrote on Friday, Apr 23 at 07:09 PM »
Ummmm.... Whatever...YOU need to go to the library and find a d-i-c-t-i-o-n-a-r-y....just wont to get away??? it is supposed to be WANT...

"Sometimes people OVER 18 just won't to get away from everything and everyone for a while"!!!

AND there should be a period after vacation...and a capital C for Check!

I am hysterically ...LMAO !!!!
« anonymous wrote on Friday, Apr 23 at 05:32 PM »
No one ever said she was the only one who made a mistake. This is ridiculous. You keep twisting words to make them fit how you want them to. I said that I hope nothing bad has happened to her...or did you miss that part. Everyone can have an opinion whether you like it or not. So, I'm no longer going to respond to any of this because obviously you will make it appear to be how you want it. I still think what I think, but that is not the bad things you keep saying. Maybe Carla will have a better life when she is found and I wish you good luck with that.
« whatever1234 wrote on Friday, Apr 23 at 01:58 PM »
To anonymous: I agree...does this town...Piedmont have a public library WITH a dictionary!!! LMAO!!!

Perhaps she just left for a vacation check out Miami Beach...maybe she's with Tiffany Tehan (http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/22/ohio.woman.found/index.html).

Sometimes people OVER 18 just won't to get away from everything and everyone for a while!!!

« Aunt Wanda wrote on Friday, Apr 23 at 10:50 AM »
Dear God In Heaven, Please send Carla home to us. Her Mom and Justin, and the rest of us miss her so bad. All we are asking for is someone to have a heart and realize the pain we are all going through.

To Anonymous, Maybe what you are wanting is for us to say Carla is the only one that has ever made a mistake or any wrong decisions. There is only one perfect Man, we crucified him. What are you getting out of putting Carla or our Family down? Don't you understand what we going through? We don't know where she is. We don't know if she is dead or alive. We pray, She is alive, we hope she is running. But, we just don't know. As bad as your words hurt us, I hope you never have to go through what we are going through. Not only am I worried about my niece, whom I love with all my heart, but I have to watch my sister suffer daily, because she doesn't know where her daughter is. So please, Leave Us Alone!!
« Debra Cook wrote on Friday, Apr 23 at 07:59 AM »
Oops ! Forgot to post my name...on the last comment I made at 7:54 this morning...I do not want to be "anonymous". I certainly have nothing to hide.

I LOVE Carla and want her home.

Carla's Aunt Debra
« anonymous wrote on Friday, Apr 23 at 07:54 AM »
Anonymous,

As usual, yes, you are wrong. My remarks ask you to choose which scenario is your motive for being so hateful and disrespectful , first...then you were asked to ponder libel and slander for your horrible statement about Carla.

I said, "You are either involved in Carla's disappearance and afraid...or you are afraid of what this will do to your career....OR just trying to keep things stirred up for publicities sake...which is it? Probably just a cold hearted idiot!"

Then I ask you to ponder:

LIBEL AND SLANDER occur when a person or entity communicates false information that damages the reputation of another person or entity. Slander occurs when the false and defamatory communication is spoken and heard. Libel occurs when the false and defamatory communication is written and seen. The laws governing libel and slander, which are collectively known as DEFAMATION, are identical.

As for misspelled words making the town look like idiots...trivial...you take care of that all by yourself with your comments.



Give it a rest. Get a life!

« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Apr 22 at 07:10 PM »
To the person who claimed another person on here had something to do with Carla's disapperance:

You mentioned libel and slander in your post...and then you said that. Am I wrong or is that not doing what you claimed someone else did? You shouldn't accuse others of something and the next thing out of your mouth be along the same lines.
« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Apr 22 at 06:55 PM »
First off, you really know who posted those comments. Do you? Well, keep thinking on because I don't even associate with you and have never spoken to you in my life and for all you know, this could be more than one person since many seem to agree with me. "It takes a crackhead to know a crackhead"...well, since you claim I'm one, then you must be too because according to your "theory" then if you know I'm a crackhead, the person who knows of them is one. That makes you seem really intelligent. I don't wish anything bad on anyone. I hope nothing bad did happen to her. To all the people who want to bring religion into this, thinking it is just as bad as doing or saying it. It's all the same thing.

By the way, next time some of you should use a spelling and grammar check. There's no reason to make the whole town look like a bunch of idiots. To the majority of people with these ignorant comments, I'm entitled to an opinion just as much as you. It's called freedom of speech...just in case you didn't know.




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