Notable Births & Deaths for Providence ...

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

• John Ottis Adams     (Artist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ottis Adams<1>
  • He was born in Amity (IN) on July 8, 1851 (a Tuesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on January 28, 1927 (a Friday).
  • Amity is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Providence. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
  • Indianapolis is located in Marion County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Beech Grove Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Indiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Beech Grove Cemetery<1>
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• Donald 'Don' Barbour     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Barbour<1>
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 34.
• Frederick Burton     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Burton<1>
  • He was born in Gosport (IN) on October 20, 1871 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 23, 1957 (a Wednesday).
  • Gosport is located in Owen County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Hoagy Carmichael     (Musician, songwriter, actor)
  • Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoagy Carmichael<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson 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 southwest of Providence. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
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• William Merritt Chase     (Artist)
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  • 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Providence. Both communities are located in Johnson 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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• Archie Dees     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: William Archie Dees
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  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Providence. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
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• Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson 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.
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• Maude Turner Gordon     (Actress)
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  • She was born in Franklin (IN) on November 10, 1867 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 12, 1940 (a Friday).
  • Franklin is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Providence. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 72.
  • She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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• Blair Armstrong Kiel     (Professional football)
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  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Columbus is located in Bartholomew County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southeast of Providence. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Indiana.
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• Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson 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 southwest of Providence. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
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• Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.     (Author)
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  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson 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 southwest of Providence. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
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• Marjorie Main     (Actress)
  • Born: Marybelle Tomlinson
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  • She was born in Acton (IN) on February 24, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 10, 1975 (a Thursday).
  • Acton is located in Marion County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 85.
  • She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Steve McQueen     (Actor)
  • Full name: Terrence Stephen McQueen
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve McQueen<1>
  • He was born in Beech Grove (IN) on March 24, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Ciudad Juarez (Mexico) on November 7, 1980 (a Friday).
  • Beech Grove is located in Marion County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • The body was cremated.
• Harvey Phillips     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Providence. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
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• James Whitcomb Riley     (Poet)
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  • He was born in Greenfield (IN) on October 7, 1849 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on July 22, 1916 (a Saturday).
  • Greenfield is located in Hancock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Indianapolis is located in Marion County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Providence. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Indiana.
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• Amos Wilson Rusie     (Professional baseball)
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  • He was born in Mooresville (IN) on May 30, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 6, 1942 (a Sunday).
  • Mooresville is located in Morgan County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Acacia Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
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• Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr.     (Race car driver)
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  • He was born in Allentown (PA) on May 28, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Speedway (IN) on May 30, 1964 (a Saturday).
  • Allentown is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
  • Speedway is located in Marion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 37.
• Sam Thompson     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Samuel Luther Thompson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Thompson<1>
  • He was born in Danville (IN) on March 5, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on November 7, 1922 (a Tuesday).
  • Danville is located in Hendricks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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• Giorgio Tozzi     (Opera singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giorgio Tozzi<1>
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Providence. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
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• Forrest Tucker     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Plainfield (IN) on February 12, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 25, 1986 (a Saturday).
  • Plainfield is located in Hendricks County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Providence (which is located in Johnson County).
  • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier     (Professional basketball)
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  • He was born in Franklin (IN) on December 26, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Franklin (IN) on July 30, 1983 (a Saturday).
  • Franklin is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Providence. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
  • Franklin is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Providence. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Providence. The cemetery is located in Johnson County, Indiana.
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