Texas lethal floods: Victims from the Houston space

HOUSTON — As rescue and restoration operations proceed within the wake of catastrophic flooding within the Texas Hill Nation, extra names are rising of victims from the Better Houston space and Southeast Texas.

A minimum of 95 folks have been confirmed lifeless and greater than 160 are nonetheless lacking throughout Kerr County, in keeping with the Kerr County Sheriff’s Workplace and Kerrville Police Division. Amongst them are residents from Beaumont, West College, Liberty County, and different elements of Southeast Texas.

This can be a operating checklist of names which have been confirmed by relations or recognized by public posts. KHOU 11 Information will proceed to replace this checklist as new data turns into obtainable.

Listed here are the people from the Houston space who’ve been confirmed as victims of the flood.

Chloe Childress was a Camp Mystic counselor. Her household launched a press release: “Chloe Childress lived a ravishing life… Our household was shocked to listen to of the horrific flooding within the Hill Nation, and we had been devastated to be taught that our treasured Chloe was among the many victims… We want to grieve privately throughout this time.”

John and Julia Burgess had been of their RV with two younger sons, Jack and James, at a campsite in Ingram when the Guadalupe River quickly rose early Friday whereas most individuals had been sleeping.

In response to kin, John was later discovered lifeless. They mentioned Julia’s physique was recovered on Monday, however their boys remained lacking.

Underneath a somber sky on Wednesday morning, coworkers and mates held a subdued ceremony and balloon launch in reminiscence of Melissa Kamin and her husband, Rob. The Atascocita couple died within the Texas Hill Nation floods on July 4.

Reese Menchaca of Conroe was tenting with Joyce Badon, Mary Grace Baker, and Aiden Heartfield of Beaumont.  Reese, Joyce, and Mary misplaced their lives within the flooding. Aiden stays lacking.  On Wednesday, July 9, Reese was returned house to Montgomery County. 

Blakely McCrory, 8, was a scholar at Memorial Lutheran and a camper at Camp Mystic. Floodwaters swept by the Guadalupe River space the place she was attending camp. 

Molly Dewitt was a camper at Camp Mystic. Her obituary describes somewhat lady with a deep unwavering religion, one which formed how she moved by the world.

Megan and Jake Moeller misplaced their lives within the flooding. Their daughter, Harley, stays lacking. 

Brad Perry was tenting along with his spouse, Tina, when their RV was swept away. Tina was rescued. Brad did not survive. 

In response to a social media put up by her husband, Randy Schaffer, they had been at a legislation college reunion on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas. They had been each woken up by a lodge supervisor at 3 a.m. to evacuate as a result of the river was going out of its banks. Randy Schaffer particulars in a public Fb put up how how they tried to drive to security, however they had been swept away by the floodwater.

Camp Mystic camper Renee Smajstrla died within the floods. Renee’s uncle advised KHOU 11 she’s going to without end “be residing her finest life” at Camp Mystic. Her household mentioned this photograph was taken on July 3, the day earlier than the catastrophic flooding hit the area.

Greta Toranzo, 10, was a camper at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River rapidly rose within the morning hours of July 4.

“It is with unimaginable unhappiness we share that Greta’s household has confirmed she misplaced her life within the Kerr County floods,” learn a put up from the Sinclair Elementary Mum or dad Instructor Group. “As a neighborhood please proceed to ship your love and help to the whole Toranzo household. We do ask that you just grant the Toranzo household privateness and room to grieve.”

Jeff and Amber Wilson misplaced their lives within the flooding. As of Wednesday, July 9, their son, Shiloh, stays lacking.  In response to a fundraising web page arrange by household, Jeff, Amber and Shiloh had been within the Kerville space for a rodeo with Shiloh, who was described as a “younger, spirited competitor.” Jeff Wilson was a trainer within the Humble ISD.

Listed here are the folks from the Houston space who’re nonetheless lacking within the flood:

Jack and James Burgess are nonetheless lacking within the flood. John and Julia Burgess, their dad and mom, have been confirmed lifeless. 

Camp Mystic counselor Katherine Ferruzzo of Houston is among the many lacking. Her household launched a press release, sharing that Katherine has a “fierce and loving spirit” and so they know she labored to save lots of different lives.

Gary and DeeAnn Knetsch had been tenting instantly subsequent to the Guadalupe River with their son, Jake Moeller, his spouse, Megan and their five-year-old daughter, Harley.  Gary, DeeAnn, Jake and Megan all misplaced their lives. Harley continues to be among the many lacking. 

Kellyanne Lytal was at Camp Mystic when floodwaters roared by early Friday morning, in keeping with her father Wade Lytal 

Harley Moeller was together with her dad and mom once they had been overcome by the flood. Her dad and mom have been confirmed lifeless. Harley stays lacking.  

Aiden Heartfield of Beaumont was with Reese Menchaca of Conroe and Joyce Badon and Mary Grace Baker of Beaumont. Reese, Joyce, and Mary misplaced their lives within the flooding. Aiden stays lacking.  On Wednesday, July 9, Reese was returned house to Montgomery County. 

Ellen is a lacking Camp Mystic camper, in keeping with her household. (No photograph obtainable)

When you’ve got confirmed details about somebody lacking or deceased from the Houston space, please contact KHOU 11 or submit verified data from native officers or household sources. We’re dedicated to reporting responsibly and with compassion.