Wilma, I don't know how close this is to the church you had a question about but thought it couldn't hurt to post it. I found this on foxnews.com . *Richard and Darlene Young had been talking about having a tree removed from their front yard in Pierce City when the storm struck. "Me and the wife and the little dog got in the bedroom closet," Richard Young said. When the Youngs emerged, they found that tree was unharmed, but it had been joined in their yard by the bell tower from the neighboring First Congregational Church.* Anita

Thanks, Anita! Interesting how odd things happen. I finally reached a cousin who lives between Aurora and Pierce City. She grew up in Pierce City and her father is the caretaker of the cemetery there. All are okay, but the First Baptist Church is gone. They were having Church services and went into the basement. Still have not heard if some of the others are okay, but slowly getting some information. I appreciate those willing to provide those of us who live away with what information they can.