(NewsNation) — The Fourth of July weekend flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in central Texas killed dozens of victims, including children attending a summer camp.
Search efforts continued Monday for dozens more still missing. Here is what we know about those who died.
Jane Ragsdale, camp director
Jane Ragsdale, 68, was director of Heart O’ the Hills Camp in Hunt, Texas. It was one of the summer camps in hard-hit Kerr County that was in the path of flood waters. The camp was between sessions and did not have children present, but Ragsdale died, Heart O’ the Hills said in a Facebook post.
“Jane wasn’t just our director, she was our guiding light, our example, and our safe place. She had the rare gift of making every person feel seen, loved, and important. Her kindness, strength, and wisdom shaped generations of campers and staff,” the camp said.
Sarah Marsh, 8, camper
Sarah Marsh, 8, of Mountain Brook, Alaska, was a camper at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp near Hunt, Texas, along the Guadalupe River. The mayor of Mountain Brook announced the girl’s death in a Facebook message, saying, “This is an unimaginable loss for her family, her school, and our entire community.”
Richard Eastland, Camp Mystic owner
Camp Mystic owner Richard Dick Eastland, who was in his 70s, died while attempting to rescue campers as flood waters overtook the riverfront property, according to multiple media reports.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all that his last act of kindness and sacrifice was working to save the lives of campers,” former camper and longtime friend Paige Sumner wrote in the Kerrville Daily Times. “He had already saved so many lives with the gift of Camp Mystic.”
Linnie McCown, 8, camper
Linnie McCown, 8, of Austin, a student at Casis Elementary School, was another camper who did not survive the flooding at Camp Mystic.
“It’s with the heaviest of hearts we must share that our sweet little Linnie is with the Lord in heaven,” her father, Michael McCown, said on Instagram. “She filled our hearts with so much joy we cannot begin to explain.”
Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, 8, campers
Twin sisters Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, 8, attended Camp Mystic. Their parents said the girls just finished second grade.
“Hanna and Rebecca brought so much joy to us, to their big sister Harper, and to so many others,” parents John and Lacy Lawrence said in a statement. “We will find ways to keep that joy, and to continue to spread it for them. But we are devastated that the bond we shared with them, and that they shared with each other, is now frozen in time.”
Lila Bonner, 9, camper
The family of Camp Mystic attendee Lila Bonner confirmed to NewsNation affiliate KXAN over the weekend that she was among those killed in the flooding. In a statement, the Dallas girl’s family said, “We ache with all who loved her and are praying endlessly for others to be spared from this tragic loss.”
Mary Kathryn Jacobe, 8, camper
Mary Kathryn Jacobe, 8, of Shelby Township, Michigan, was a Camp Mystic attendee. A local funeral home confirmed her death.
“Mary Kathryn’s passing has deeply shaken those who knew her, as she was described as a radiant and joyful child, whose laughter filled every room she entered,” the funeral home said in a statement. “Her innocence and bright spirit were qualities that made her stand out, with her family and friends remembering her for the joy she brought to everyone’s lives.”
Mary Grace Baker, camper
Mary Grace Baker was a Camp Mystic attendee. Her death was confirmed by Father Andrew Moore, a pastor at her school, St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas. Baker was a third grader.
“May she rest in peace and may her family know the peace of Christ,” Moore said in a post on Facebook. “We pray for those still missing and those who are grieving.”
Lainey Landry, 9, camper
Nine-year-old Lainey Landry attended Camp Mystic. St. George Catholic Church confirmed her passing in a Facebook post.
“As we mourn Lainey’s passing, we also lift up the families of the ten young girls who remain missing in the wake of the flood,” the church said. “May God surround them with hope, courage, and the unwavering support of a loving community in this time of deep uncertainty.”
Renee Smajstrla, camper
Renee Smajstrla was a Kerr County native who attended Camp Mystic. She did not survive the flooding.
“We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life,” a relative said in a Facebook post. “She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville.”
Chloe Childress, 19, counselor
Chloe Childress, 19, of Houston, was a counselor at Camp Mystic. Her family confirmed her death in a statement on Monday.
“Our family was shocked to hear of the horrific tragic flooding in the hill country, and we were devastated to learn that our precious Chloe was among the victims,” Childress’s family said. “While we know that her joy is now eternal and her faith has become sight, our hearts are shattered by this loss and the similar heartbreak of other families like ours.”
Blair and Brooke Harber
Sisters Blair and Brooke Harber had been staying alongside the Guadalupe River when their cabin was swept away, according to St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas. The girls had not been staying at Camp Mystic and were at a different location in the area.
Blair was 13, and Brooke was 11. Their parents, who were staying in a different cabin, were safe, but the girls’ grandparents were unaccounted for as of Sunday.
“This tragedy has touched every corner of our hearts,” the church said in a statement Sunday.
Julian Ryan, 27
Julian Ryan, 27, of Ingram, died while trying to evacuate his family from their home near the Guadalupe River during the flash flooding. His fiancée, Christina Wilson, said Ryan cut his arm when he punched out a window so that she and her children and mother could escape. His body was recovered after flood waters receded, she said.
Reece and Paula Zunker
Husband and wife Reece and Paula Zunker, of Kerrville, were at a river house in Hunt near Camp Mystic with their two children and Paula’s mother, Lucy. A relative said Lucy was rescued from the flooding, then later confirmed the couple’s death Saturday. Their children are still unaccounted for.
“This is not at all the outcome we’d hoped for,” the relative said in a social media post.
Tanya Burwick, 62
Tanya Burwick, 62, went missing as she went to work early Friday at a Walmart near San Angelo, located in Tom Green County, another jurisdiction hit by flash floods. Police found her submerged SUV later in the day, and her body was found the following morning, blocks from the vehicle.
“We ask that the public continue to keep the Burwick family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this heartbreaking tragedy,” the San Angelo Police Department said in a Facebook post.
Joyce Catherine Badon, 21
Joyce Badon, 21, was spending the Fourth of July weekend with friends near the river when the floods hit. Her body was found in Hunt on Monday.
“God showed us the way we should go this morning. We found our lovely daughter who blessed us for 21 years,” Joyce’s mother, Kellye Badon said in a Facebook post. “We pray to be able to find her three friends soon. Thank you to EVERYONE for the prayers and support.”
Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson was a high school teacher at Kingwood Park High School in Texas. The school district he worked for confirmed in a social media post he died due to the floods in Kerrville.
“He was a beloved teacher and co-worker to many and will be deeply missed,” the district said.
Katheryn Eads
Katheryn Eads was psychology senior lecturer at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The school confirmed the news of her passing from the flood.
“Dr. Eads was an extraordinary educator whose devotion to her students and to the craft of teaching embodied the very best of our academic community,” UTSA provost Heather Shipley said in a statement. “Through her insight, expertise and unwavering commitment to student success, she inspired generations of learners and colleagues alike. Her absence leaves a profound void at UTSA, but her impact will continue to resonate through the lives she touched.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.