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).
- Mitchell is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Avoca. Both communities are located in Lawrence 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 Avoca 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca. 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 Avoca to Rose Hill 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Avoca. 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 Avoca 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence 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 Avoca to Highland Lawn 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca. 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 Avoca 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca. 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 Avoca to Rose Hill Cemetery
Jack Mercer (Voice actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Winfield Bennett Mercer
- He was born in Worthington (IN) on January 31, 1910 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Worthington is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Mercer<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).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Avoca. 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 Avoca 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 nearby and to the southeast of Avoca.
- 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 Avoca 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 nearby and to the southeast of Avoca.
- Bedford is located nearby and to the southeast of Avoca.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Green Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Avoca.
- 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 Avoca 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Avoca. Both communities are located in Lawrence 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 Avoca to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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).
- Avilla is located in Noble County, Indiana.
- West Baden Springs is located in Orange County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, which is located in Allen County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Sylvester 'Chick' Stahl<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lindenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lindenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Avoca to Lindenwood 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Avoca (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Avoca. 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 Avoca to Clear Creek 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.