Anthem (Maricopa County, AZ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Anthem ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Anthem. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Muhammad Ali (Professional boxer, Gold Medalist, Civil Rights Activist)
- Born: Cassius Marcellus Clay
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 17, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 3, 2016 (a Friday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Muhammad Ali<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Cave Hill Cemetery
Cosmo Francis 'Gus' Allegretti (Actor, puppeteer)
- He was born in Manhattan (NY) on April 6, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on July 26, 2013 (a Friday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cosmo Francis 'Gus' Allegretti<1>
Lou Ambers (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Herkimer (NY) on October 9, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lou Ambers<1>
Don Ameche (Actor)
- Born: Dominic Felix Amici
- He was born in Kenosha (WI) on May 31, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on December 6, 1993 (a Monday).
- Kenosha is located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Ameche<1>
Bobby Ball (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Phoenix (AZ) on August 26, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 27, 1954 (a Saturday).
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Anthem. The cemetery is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Ball<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Mary Ritter Beard (Historian, activist)
- She was born in Indianapolis (IN) on August 5, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on August 14, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ritter Beard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Ferncliff Cemetery
Charles Boyer (Actor)
- He was born in Figeac (France) on August 28, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on August 26, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Boyer<1>
Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Phoenix (AZ) on January 28, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Langhorne (PA) on June 19, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Langhorne is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Anthem. The cemetery is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy 'Cowboy' Bryan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
May Hogan Cambern (Musician)
- She was born in Fort Worth (TX) on June 14, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on June 25, 1988 (a Saturday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for May Hogan Cambern<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Frank Castillo (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in El Paso (TX) on April 1, 1969 (a Tuesday) and died in Carefree (AZ) on July 28, 2013 (a Sunday).
- El Paso is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- Carefree is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, which is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Castillo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Restlawn Memorial Park
Arlester 'Dyke' Christian (Musician)
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on June 13, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on March 13, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arlester 'Dyke' Christian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Harry Cohn (Producer, film pioneer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 23, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 27, 1958 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Cohn<1>
Buster Crabbe (Actor, Olympic athlete)
- Born: Clarence Linden Crabbe II
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on February 2, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Anthem. The cemetery is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buster Crabbe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Acres Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Acres Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Green Acres Memorial Park
Bob Crane (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Edward Crane
- He was born in Waterbury (CT) on July 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on June 29, 1978 (a Thursday).
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Crane<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Westwood Memorial Park
Mike Darr (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Corona (CA) on March 21, 1976 (a Sunday) and died in Peoria (AZ) on February 15, 2002 (a Friday).
- Corona is located in Riverside County, California.
- Peoria is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Darr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Crestlawn Memorial Park
Dr. Loyal Edward Davis (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Galesburg (IL) on January 17, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on August 19, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Galesburg is located in Knox County, Illinois.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Anthem. The cemetery is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Loyal Edward Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Tommy Davis (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Herman Thomas Davis
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on March 21, 1939 (a Tuesday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on April 3, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cypress Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Cypress Hills Cemetery
Adele Astaire Douglass (Entertainer)
- Born: Adele Marie Austerlitz
- She was born in Omaha (NE) on September 10, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on January 25, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adele Astaire Douglass<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Oakwood Memorial Park
Hugh Malcolm Downs (News anchor, author, game show host, music composer)
- He was born in Akron (OH) on February 14, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on July 1, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Malcolm Downs<1>
Dennis Farina (Actor)
- Born: Donaldo Guglliermo Farina
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on February 29, 1944 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Scottsdale (AZ) on July 22, 2013 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Scottsdale is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Farina<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Anthem to Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Benji Gregory (Actor)
- Born: Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg
- He was born in Encino (CA) on May 26, 1978 (a Friday) and died in Peoria (AZ) on June 13, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Peoria is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Anthem. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benji Gregory<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.