Liberty (Maricopa County, AZ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Liberty ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Liberty. 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.

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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Liberty. 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 Liberty 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Liberty. 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 Liberty 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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>
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 northeast of Liberty. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Crestlawn Memorial Park
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. 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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Cypress Hills 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 northeast of Liberty. 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>
Loretta Funk Hadler (Actress)
- She was born in Phoenix (AZ) on August 20, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Century City (CA) on September 10, 2007 (a Monday).
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Century City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loretta Funk Hadler<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Westwood Memorial Park
Billy Hardee (Professional football)
- He was born in Lakeland (FL) on August 12, 1954 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on July 4, 2011 (a Monday).
- Lakeland is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, which is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Hardee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Paul Harvey, Sr. (News anchor, commentator)
- Born: Paul Harvey Aurandt
- He was born in Tulsa (OK) on September 4, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 28, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Tulsa is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Harvey, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Forest Home Cemetery
Connie 'The Hawk' Hawkins (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Cornelius Lance Hawkins
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 17, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on October 6, 2017 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie 'The Hawk' Hawkins<1>
Solly Hemus (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Phoenix (AZ) on April 17, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on October 2, 2017 (a Monday).
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Solly Hemus<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Gregg Hoffman (Producer)
- He was born in Phoenix (AZ) on June 11, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 4, 2005 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregg Hoffman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Stephen Joyce (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on March 7, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Surprise (AZ) on January 26, 2017 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Surprise is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Liberty. The cemetery is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Joyce<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 Liberty to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Loretta King (Actress)
- She was born in Phoenix (AZ) on August 20, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Century City (CA) on September 10, 2007 (a Monday).
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- Century City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Loretta King<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Westwood Memorial Park
James Arthur 'Jim' Kjelgaard (Author)
- He was born in New York (NY) on December 10, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on July 12, 1959 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Phoenix is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Liberty. Both communities are located in Maricopa County.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park, which is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Arthur 'Jim' Kjelgaard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wisconsin Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wisconsin Memorial Park (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Liberty to Wisconsin Memorial Park

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.