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TORNADO UPDATE: Victim names released

By Kyle Bosch

Story Created: May 12, 2008

Story Updated: May 12, 2008

Authorities have released the names of 14 victims of the deadly tornado that killed 15 people Saturday in southwest Missouri:

Newton County:
Ruby Bilke, Joplin;
Teri Cook, Racine;
Paul Gallemore, Racine
Linda Hasty, Seneca;
Daniel, Barbara, Jeff and Terrance "Joe" Monroe, Newton County
Rockie Peterson, Neosho;
Christine Petree, Morrisville;
Richard, Kathy and Clayton Rountree; Joplin

Barry County:
Kelly Kisper, Purdy.

Jasper County officials are still waiting to notify the family of the 15th victim.

Source: Newton and Barry county coroners.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Monday, May 12 at 2:35 PM Brian wrote ...

Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the tornadoes - Republic, MO.

Monday, May 12 at 12:41 PM Heather wrote ...

Kathy Rountree was an upbeat person with a good heart. This storm took somthing great from us all, and her death was a hard thing to swallow. I will never forget her. She was my teacher and a good person. Please keep the surviving family in your prayers.