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Notable Births & Deaths for Lake Piasa ...

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

  • Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on September 1, 1922 (a Friday) and died on May 3, 2013 (a Friday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr.<1>
  • Charles Arthur Bassett, II     (Astronaut)
    • He was born on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
  • Miles Davis     (Musician)
    • He was born on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miles Davis<1>
  • Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died on February 6, 1950 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Fletcher<1>
  • Elizabeth Flournoy     (Actress)
    • She was born on November 18, 1886 (a Thursday) and died on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Flournoy<1>
  • James Franciscus     (Actor)
    • Full name: James Grover Franciscus
    • He was born on January 31, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died on July 8, 1991 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 57.
    • The body was cremated.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Franciscus<1>
  • Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
  • Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
    • He was born on April 26, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 88.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
  • Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
    • He was born on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died on November 26, 1963 (a Tuesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
  • Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
  • Mary Beth Hughes     (Actress)
    • She was born on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 73.
    • We don't have any burial details.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Beth Hughes<1>
  • Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social activist)
    • He was born on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
  • Elijah Parish Lovejoy     (Social reformer)
    • He was born on November 9, 1802 (a Tuesday) and died on November 7, 1837 (a Tuesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elijah Parish Lovejoy<1>
  • Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
    • He was born on July 4, 1865 (a Tuesday) and died on July 4, 1892 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 27.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank E. Millard<1>
  • Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV host)
    • He was born on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
  • Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on September 1, 1900 (a Saturday) and died on January 28, 1982 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hubert S. 'Shucks' Pruett<1>
  • Hugh Sanders     (Actor)
    • Born: Howard William Sanders
    • He was born on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Sanders<1>
  • Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing     (Major League Baseball)
    • Full name: Robert Boden Scheffing
    • He was born on August 11, 1913 (a Monday) and died on October 26, 1985 (a Saturday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'Grumpy' Scheffing<1>
  • Elliot McKay See, Jr.     (Astronaut)
    • He was born on July 23, 1927 (a Saturday) and died on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elliot McKay See, Jr.<1>
  • Louis Unser     (Professional auto racing)
    • He was born on March 16, 1896 (a Monday) and died on October 18, 1979 (a Thursday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Unser<1>
  • Clint Walker     (Actor, singer)
    • Full name: Norman Eugene Walker
    • He was born on May 30, 1927 (a Monday) and died on May 21, 2018 (a Monday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 91.
    • The body was cremated.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Walker<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.