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Notable Births & Deaths for Delphos ...

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

  • Harry Runkle Archer     (Composer)
  • Walter Cunningham     (Astronaut, fighter pilot, physicist)
  • Homer Summa     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Homer Wayne Summa
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Homer Summa<1>
    • He was born in Gentry (MO) on November 3, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 29, 1966 (a Saturday).
    • Gentry is located in Gentry County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Delphos (which is located in Ringgold County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Delphos to Grand View Memorial Park
  • Clarence Everett 'Yam' Yaryan     (Major League Baseball)

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.