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These are the names of the Dec. 10-11 tornado victims identified in Kentucky
With 78 confirmed deaths, the tornado that struck western Kentucky last Friday is now the deadliest tornado in state history, according to the National Weather Service. Up until this storm, Kentucky’s deadliest tornado event was in Jefferson County in 1890, when 76 people were killed.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday morning the death toll was at 77, however, the Calloway County Coroner has confirmed an additional death to Local 6.
Local 6 is attempting to compile a list of victims from Friday night’s tornadoes. Here is who we know of so far.
Caldwell County
The Courier Journal is reporting the following names:
Larry Burdon
Rick Carlisle
Richard Lipford and Millie Lipford
Franklin County
William Amey Jr., 62
Fulton County
Wade Lihl, 57, of Casey died in the storms, Fulton County Coroner J. Moss told the Courier Journal.
Graves County
Robert Daniel, a deputy, died while supervising inmates on work release at the Mayfield candle factory, according to a social media post from Graves County Jailer George Workman.
Janine Denise Johnson-Williams, 50, died in the candle factory collapse, according to a GoFundMe set up by her nephew.
Kayla Smith, 30, worked at Mayfield Consumer Products for several years and was married to a plant supervisor, the Courier Journal reports.
Jha’lil Lee Dunbar, 3, died, a relative told the Courier Journal.
Jill Monroe, 52, died while working at the candle factory, according to a social media post by her stepsister Sunday.
Elijah Lewis, a Calloway County resident that died while working at the candle factory, the Calloway County Coroner told Local 6.
Devin Burton, 21, died while working at the candle factory.
Joe Ward, 36, died while working at the candle factory.
Jeff Creason, 57, died while working at the candle factory.
Ivan Lopez, 51, died while working at the candle factory
Ollie Mary Elizabeth Bright Reeves, 80
Jacob Gingerich, 31; Emma Gingerich, 31; Marilyn Gingerich, 7 and Daniel Gingerich, 4 — The Gingeriches were an Amish family who died when the storm tore through on Friday.
Hopkins County
According to the Courier Journal, the Hopkins County coroner identified the 13 victims Monday.
Marlin Acree, 34
Mary Alice Adams, 74
Ernie Akin, 86
Jenny Bruce, 65, a former administrator and member of the Dawson Springs Independent School board.
Jeff Eckert, 70
Jennifer Eckert, 69
Carol Grisham, 80
John Hale, 54
Marsha Hall, 71
Carl Hogan, 60
Oaklynn Koon, 2 months old, died in Hopkins County, according to media reports.
Sonya Kaye McChesney, 67
Carolyn Siegler, 78
Lyon County
Evelyn Ratay, 98, Lyon County Coroner Kris Dunn told Local 6.
Marshall County
Marshall County Deputy Coroner Kenny Pratt identified the two victims to Local 6 on Wednesday.
Caneilia Neila Gaither, 78, from the Cambridge Shores area.
Judith Davis, 83, from the Cambridge Shores area.
Muhlenberg County
The Muhlenberg County Coroner’s Office identified 11 deaths Tuesday, according to the Courier Journal.
Brian Crick, 43, a district court judge for Muhlenberg and McLean counties.
Matt Ferguson, 50
Meagan Flener, 34
Scottie Flener, 34
Rita Gish, 74
John Hardin, 36
Billy Dale Miller, 73
Judith Faye Miller, 72
Chase Oglesby, five months
Cheryl Snodgrass, 52
Diane Varney, 62.
Taylor County
Teresa Duncan died during the storms, Taylor County Deputy Coroner Michael Mardis told the Courier Journal.
Warren County
Warren County Coroner Kevin Kirby has confirmed 16 deaths, according to the Courier Journal.
Alisa Besic, adult
Alma Besic, infant
Elma Besic, juvenile
Samantha Besic, infant
Selmir Besic, juvenile
Nariah Cayshelle Brown, 16
Nolynn Brown, juvenile
Nyles Brown, 4
Rachel Brown, 36
Steven Brown, 35
Nyssa Brown, 13, the AP reported.
Terry Jayne, 67
Say Meh, 42
Cory Scott, 27
Victoria Smith, 64
Mae White, 77
Robert Williams, Jr., 65