Avoca (Lawrence County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Avoca ...

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

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) at the age of 52. He is buried at San Jose Burial Park (Bexar County, Texas).
- Mitchell is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Montgomery Barrett<1>
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) at the age of 82. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hoagy Carmichael<1>
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) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Archie Dees<1>
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tueday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery (Vigo County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
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) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
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) at the age of 33. He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
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) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Phillips<1>
Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff (Actor)
- He was born in Bedford (IN) on February 8, 1870 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 8, 1952 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Bedford is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alonzo M. 'Lon' Poff<1>
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) at the age of 54. He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery (Lawrence County, Indiana).
- Bedford is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast of Avoca.
- Bedford is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
Charles Sylvester 'Chick' Stahl (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Avilla (IN) on January 10, 1873 (a Friday) and died in West Baden Springs (IN) on March 28, 1907 (a Thursday) at the age of 34. He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery (Allen County, Indiana).
- West Baden Springs is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Sylvester 'Chick' Stahl<1>
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) at the age of 88. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Bloomington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Giorgio Tozzi<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.