Acme (Jackson County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Acme ...

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

Donald 'Don' Barbour (Musician)
- He was born in Columbus (IN) on April 19, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 5, 1961 (a Thursday).
- Columbus is located in Bartholomew County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Barbour<1>
Montgomery Barrett (Cartoonist, author)
- He was born in Mitchell (IN) on June 19, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on October 8, 1949 (a Saturday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at San Jose Burial Park, which is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Montgomery Barrett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jose Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jose Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to San Jose Burial Park
Hoagy Carmichael (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoagy Carmichael<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Rose Hill Cemetery
William Merritt Chase (Artist)
- He was born in Nineveh (IN) on November 1, 1849 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 25, 1916 (a Wednesday).
- Nineveh is located in Johnson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Merritt Chase<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Green - Wood Cemetery
Archie Dees (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William Archie Dees
- He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday).
- Ethel is located in Attala County, Mississippi.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archie Dees<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Clear Creek Cemetery
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Blair Armstrong Kiel (Professional football)
- He was born in Columbus (IN) on November 29, 1961 (a Wednesday) and died in Columbus (IN) on April 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Bartholomew County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Columbus is located in Bartholomew County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Acme. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Blair Armstrong Kiel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Riverview Cemetery
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Rose Hill Cemetery
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west northwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Rose Hill Cemetery
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Clear Creek Cemetery
Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff (Actor)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 8, 1870 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1952 (a Friday).
- Bedford is located in Lawrence County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff<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 Acme to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Angel 'Bill' Rariden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Bedford (IN) on August 28, 1942 (a Friday).
- Bedford is located in Lawrence County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Bedford is located in Lawrence County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Lawrence County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Green Hill Cemetery
Gale Robbins (Actress)
- She was born in Mitchell (IN) on May 7, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 12, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Mitchell is located in Lawrence County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gale Robbins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Bob Sweikert (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lone Tree Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Lone Tree Cemetery
Giorgio Tozzi (Opera singer)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on May 30, 2011 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Acme. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giorgio Tozzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Acme to Clear Creek Cemetery
Rich Vogler (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Acme (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Vogler<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.