Many of the 16 victims of Friday’s deadly blast at an explosives manufacturing plant in Tennessee have been identified.

Less than a week after a devastating explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort, Tennessee, the names of the victims are being made public by their families. In a press release held on Saturday (October 11), authorities confirmed that 16 people lost their lives, and an unknown number were injured when one of the company’s eight buildings exploded.

Accurate Energetic Systems is a company “dedicated to the development, manufacture, handling, and storage of high-quality energetic products utilized in both defense and commercial markets,” according to their website.

The U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. agencies, foreign military and police, avalanche control companies, commercial aerospace launch providers, commercial demolition companies, and more, are among their clients.

Authorities have not released an official list naming the deceased, but family members have shared the news on social media. Many family and friends have paid tribute to their loved ones, giving a glimpse into the lives of those who perished in the explosion.

As of press time, 11 of the victims’ identities have been made public by their families. Among the deceased are the following:

Trent Stewart

Trent Stewart was engaged to be married and was remembered by his fiance as someone who “loved the Lord with all he had and it showed in him every day.” In addition to his job at AES, Stewart served as pastor of The Log Church in Waverly, Tennessee.

Reyna Gillahan

Reyna Gillahan’s passing was confirmed by her daughter, who called her “a beautiful soul — loving, strong, and always thinking of others before herself.”

Adam Boatman

Adam Boatman’s friends confirmed his passing, calling him “a kind soul” and “an amazing person.”

Melissa Dawn Stanford

Melissa Dawn Stanford, a production supervisor at AES, is being remembered as “bubbly and always singing.” She was a mom, daughter, sister, and aunt, a family member shared.

Jeremy Moore

Jeremy Moore was a proud father who is being remembered as “a kind and caring man” who “made the world a better place and touched many lives and hearts around him.”

Rachel Woodall

Rachel Woodall’s passing was confirmed by her aunt who remembered her always having a smile on her face. “She was a beautiful little lady.”

Mindy Clifton

Numerous friends have paid tribute to Mindy Clifton on social media. She is described as being “a big personality wrapped around a caring heart.”

Billy Baker

Billy Baker’s family confirmed his passing. He is remembered as a family man who “was as a bear but loved everyone, and he loved every minute of life.”

Jason Adams

Jason Adams’ wife of 26 years announced his passing on Facebook. She remembered him as a loving uncle, the love of her life, and her best friend.

Steven Wright

Steven Wright’s death was confirmed by family members. He and his wife Melinda had recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on October 1.

Chris Clark (no photo available)

More names and photos will be added as information becomes available.