On May 29, 1982, at 3:15 P.M., a tornado struck Marion, leaving 10 dead, 136 injured, 161 homes destroyed, 175 apartments destroyed, 1000 homeless, 47 businesses destroyed, and 50 million dollars in losses. James Gulledge, Ferne Kobler, Zelma Latham, Lynn Sue Moore, Pauline Pearson, Mae Rader, James Simmons, Helen White, Leona White, and Effie Jane Wilson were remembered, and by May 29, 1983, thanks were offered to those who helped rebuild the city.