Hurricane Creek Miner Memorial, Leslie County, Kentucky

Honoring: Alonzo Couch, Age 36, Survived by his wife Nettie, 41, two sons, ages 15 and 13, and parents Coonie and Stella Couch. He worked in the mines for seventeen years.

Holt Couch, Age 34, Survived by his wife Mattie, 39, children, Judy Gil, 16, Kelly Ray, 11, Donna Kay, 7, and parents, Will and Elsie Couch. His twin brother, Howard was also killed.

Howard Couch, Age 34, Survived by his wife Daisy, four children, Phyllis Jean, 10, Berna Dean, 7, Charlene, 5, Eva Carol, 2, and his parents, Will and Elsie Couch. His twin brother, Holt was also killed.

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