Randall (Vermillion County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Randall ...

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

Ronnie 'Fast Eddie' Allen (Professional billiards)
- Full name: Ronald Monroe Allen
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronnie 'Fast Eddie' Allen<1>
- He was born in Danville (IL) on July 12, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on February 7, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park<1>
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Morris Ankrum (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Morris Nussbaum
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- He was born in Danville (IL) on August 27, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on September 2, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Randall. The cemetery is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
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James William 'Bill' Byers (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in Bridgeton (IN) on October 3, 1877 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on September 8, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeton is located in Parke County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery<1>
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Scatman Crothers (Actor, singer, musician)
- Born: Benjamin Sherman Crothers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scatman Crothers<1>
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on May 23, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on November 22, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He 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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Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser (Author)
- Born: Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser<1>
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 27, 1871 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 28, 1945 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Max Ehrmann (Author)
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on September 26, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on September 9, 1945 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Randall. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery<1>
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James Gammon (Actor)
- Full name: James Richard Gammon
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- He was born in Newman (IL) on April 20, 1940 (a Saturday) and died in Costa Mesa (CA) on July 16, 2010 (a Friday).
- Newman is located in Douglas County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Costa Mesa is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
Elmer George (Race car driver)
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- He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday).
- Hockerville is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Randall. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
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Jimmy Hoffa (Labor union leader - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: James Riddle Hoffa
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- He was born in Brazil (IN) on February 14, 1913 (a Friday).
- Brazil is located in Clay County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
Chubby Johnson (Actor)
- Born: Charles Rutledge Johnson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chubby Johnson<1>
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 13, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
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Joseph Keaton (Entertainer, actor, comedian)
- Full name: Joseph Hallie Keaton
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 6, 1867 (a Saturday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Helen Morgan (Entertainer)
- Born: Helen Riggins
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- She was born in Danville (IL) on August 2, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 8, 1941 (a Wednesday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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James Albert 'Cod' Myers (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Danville (IL) on October 22, 1863 (a Thursday) and died in Marshall (IL) on December 24, 1927 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Marshall is located in Clark County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Randall. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 31, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on December 18, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Jean Paige (Actress)
- Born: Lucille O'Hair
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- She was born in Paris (IL) on July 3, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 15, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ernie Pyle (Journalist)
- Full name: Ernest Taylor Pyle
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- He was born in Dana (IN) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Okinawa (Japan) on April 18, 1945 (a Wednesday).
- Dana is located nearby and to the northeast of Randall.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
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Bert R. Shepard (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Bert Robert Shepard
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- He was born in Dana (IN) on June 28, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Highland (CA) on June 16, 2008 (a Monday).
- Dana is located nearby and to the northeast of Randall.
- Highland is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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Robert Howard 'Bobby' Sturgeon (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Clinton (IN) on August 6, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in San Dimas (CA) on March 10, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Randall. Both communities are located in Vermillion County.
- San Dimas is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
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Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Carl Dean Switzer
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- He was born in Paris (IL) on August 7, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Mission Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
Harold 'Slim' Switzer (Actor)
- Full name: Harold Frederick Switzer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold 'Slim' Switzer<1>
- He was born in Paris (IL) on January 16, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Glendale (CA) on April 14, 1967 (a Friday).
- Paris is located in Edgar County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Charles Taylor (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Taylor<1>
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 22, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on March 9, 1962 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Randall (which is located in Vermillion County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Randall. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery<1>
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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.