Husband, Wife Among Those Killed in Devastating EF4 Tornado: ‘They Went Together’
- A powerful EF4 tornado struck Kentucky on the night of May 16, 2025, killing 19 people across Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell counties.
- The tornado followed a nearly 56-mile path from Somerset to London with peak winds of 170 mph, causing widespread destruction of neighborhoods and buildings.
- Among the victims were Richard and Wanda McFall, a married couple active with Disabled American Veterans, who died as their home in Sunshine Hills was destroyed.
- Governor Andy Beshear emphasized ongoing recovery initiatives and reported that a state-managed storm relief fund has raised over $1.3 million from close to 6,000 contributors to assist those affected.
- The disaster displaced dozens requiring temporary housing, and officials continue cleanup while seeking additional federal aid to assist Kentucky’s recovery.
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Couple lost arms holding on to each other as tornado hit their home
Paul (left) and Gail Cline (right) held hands as a tornado struck their home in London, Kentucky (Picture: GoFundMe) An elderly married couple who held on to each other when a tornado struck their home lost an arm each. Paul and Gail Cline held hands inside their home in London, Kentucky, as a twister tore through and forcefully separated them as they refused to let go of each other. ‘The doctors said that they lost opposite arms because they we…


Catholic Charities aids Midwestern communities devastated by tornadoes
Tony McFall wears his father’s cowboy hat while looking over the debris of the house of his father and step-mother, who lost their lives during the tornado in the neighborhood of Sunshine Hills on May 17, 2025, in London, Kentucky. A tornado str... [...]
At least 27 dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri
Powerful storms and tornadoes ripped through several Midwestern and Southern states overnight Friday, leaving flattened buildings and at least 27 people dead in their wake.At least 18 people have died in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday evening, and acknowledged that number could rise.Gov. Beshear spoke at a press conference on Saturday in London, Ky., a hard-hit city in the southeastern part of the state. The governor and other officia…
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