Notable Births & Deaths for Houston ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Houston. 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 Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 5, 1961 (a Thursday) at the age of 34.
  • Columbus is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 52. He is buried at San Jose Burial Park (Bexar County, Texas).
  • Mitchell is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Houston.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hoagy Carmichael<1>
• 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) at the age of 66. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
  • Nineveh is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Merritt Chase<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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Dowell<1>
• 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) at the age of 50. He is buried at Riverview Cemetery (Jackson County, Indiana).
  • Columbus is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Houston.
  • Columbus is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Blair Armstrong Kiel<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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • Bloomington is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • Bloomington is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Houston.
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Houston.
  • Bedford is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Angel 'Bill' Rariden<1>
• Bob Sweikert     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday) at the age of 30. He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
  • Salem is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Sweikert<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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Giorgio Tozzi<1>
• Rich Vogler     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday) at the age of 40.
  • Salem is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Houston.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rich Vogler<1>

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