Neponset (Monterey County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Neponset ...

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

Ansel Adams (Photographer)
- Full name: Ansel Easton Adams
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on February 20, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Monterey (CA) on April 22, 1984 (a Sunday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Monterey is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ansel Adams<1>
Alexander Anderson, Jr. (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on September 5, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on October 22, 2010 (a Friday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Anderson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Ivie Anderson (Singer, actress)
- Also known as: Ivy Anderson
- She was born in Gilroy (CA) on July 10, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- Gilroy is located in Santa Clara County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 45.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ivie Anderson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Beverly Cleary (Author)
- Born: Beverly Atlee Bunn
- She was born in McMinnville (OR) on April 12, 1916 (a Wednesday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on March 25, 2021 (a Thursday).
- McMinnville is located in Yamhill County, Oregon.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of her death, she was 104.
- She is buried at Pike Cemetery, which is located in Yamhill County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Cleary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pike Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pike Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Pike Cemetery
Charles 'Chas' Crocker (Railroad tycoon, industrialist)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on September 16, 1822 (a Monday) and died in Monterey (CA) on August 14, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Monterey is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chas' Crocker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Mountain View Cemetery
Doris Day (Actress, singer, animal activist)
- She was born in Cincinnati (OH) on April 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Carmel Valley Village (CA) on May 13, 2019 (a Monday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Carmel Valley Village is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doris Day<1>
John Denver (Singer, musician, songwriter, actor, environmentalist, humanitarian)
- Born: Henry John Detschendorf, Jr.
- He was born in Roswell (NM) on December 31, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on October 12, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Roswell is located in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- Pacific Grove is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Denver<1>
Frank Drake (Astrophysicist, astrobiologist)
- Full name: Donald Frank Drake
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Aptos (CA) on September 2, 2022 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Aptos is located in Santa Cruz County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Drake<1>
Verna Felton (Actress)
- Born: Verna Millar
- She was born in Salinas (CA) on July 20, 1890 (a Sunday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on December 14, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Salinas is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Verna Felton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Grand View Memorial Park
Joan Fontaine (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland
- She was born in Tokyo (Japan) on October 22, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on December 15, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joan Fontaine<1>
Jerry Fujikawa (Actor)
- Full name: Hatsuo Fujikawa
- He was born in Salinas (CA) on February 18, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 30, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Salinas is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Fujikawa<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Woodlawn Cemetery
Beverly Garland (Actress)
- Born: Beverly Lucy Fessenden
- She was born in Santa Cruz (CA) on October 17, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood Hills (CA) on December 5, 2008 (a Friday).
- Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- Hollywood Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Garland<1>
Albert B. Haskell (Actor)
- He was born in Watsonville (CA) on December 4, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 6, 1969 (a Monday).
- Watsonville is located in Santa Cruz County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert B. Haskell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Phil Hill (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Miami (FL) on April 20, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Monterey (CA) on August 28, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Monterey is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Hill<1>
John Hoyt (Actor)
- Born: John McArthur Hoysradt
- He was born in Bronxville (NY) on October 5, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Cruz (CA) on September 15, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Bronxville is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hoyt<1>
John C. Hudson (Actor)
- He was born in Gilroy (CA) on January 24, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 8, 1996 (a Monday).
- Gilroy is located in Santa Clara County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John C. Hudson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Los Angeles National Cemetery
William Woodson 'Bill' Hudson, Jr. (Actor)
- He was born in Gilroy (CA) on January 24, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 5, 1974 (a Friday).
- Gilroy is located in Santa Clara County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Neponset (which is located in Monterey County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Woodson 'Bill' Hudson, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Westwood Memorial Park
Hazel Keener (Actress)
- Full name: Hazel Ona Keener
- She was born in Fairbury (IL) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Pacific Grove (CA) on August 7, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Fairbury is located in Livingston County, Illinois.
- Pacific Grove is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hazel Keener<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Edgar Kennedy (Actor)
- Full name: Edgar Livingston Kennedy
- He was born in Monterey (CA) on April 26, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on November 9, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Monterey is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edgar Kennedy<1>
Hank Ketcham (Cartoonist)
- Born: Henry King Ketcham
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on March 14, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) on June 1, 2001 (a Friday).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Mansfield Cemetery, which is located in Monterey County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Ketcham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mansfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mansfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Mansfield Cemetery
Sacheen Littlefeather (Actress, model, activist)
- Born: Marie Louise Cruz
- She was born in Salinas (CA) on November 14, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Novato (CA) on October 2, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Salinas is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Neponset. Both communities are located in Monterey County.
- Novato is located in Marin County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Otoe - Missouria Cemetery, which is located in Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sacheen Littlefeather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Neponset to Otoe - Missouria Cemetery

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.