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Notable Births & Deaths for Samaria ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Samaria. 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)
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Samaria (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)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Samaria (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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Samaria. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Samaria to Rose Hill Cemetery
  • William Merritt Chase     (Artist)
  • Archie Dees     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: William Archie Dees
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archie Dees<1>
    • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Samaria. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Samaria to Clear Creek Cemetery
  • Joe Dowell     (Singer)
  • Maude Turner Gordon     (Actress)
  • Blair Armstrong Kiel     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Blair Armstrong Kiel<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • Columbus is located in Bartholomew County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southeast of Samaria. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Indiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Samaria to Riverview Cemetery
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 33.
    • He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Samaria. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Samaria to Rose Hill Cemetery
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 33.
    • He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Samaria. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Samaria to Rose Hill Cemetery
  • Marjorie Main     (Actress)
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Harvey Phillips     (Musician)
  • Amos Wilson Rusie     (Professional baseball)
  • Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr.     (Race car driver)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Julius 'Eddie' Sachs, Jr.<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Samaria (which is located in Johnson County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 37.
  • Giorgio Tozzi     (Opera singer)
  • Forrest Tucker     (Actor)
  • Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier     (Professional basketball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Polk 'Fuzzy' Vandivier<1>
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Samaria. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
    • Franklin is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Samaria. Both communities are located in Johnson County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Samaria. The cemetery is located in Johnson County, Indiana.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Samaria to Greenlawn 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.