Westwood (Henry County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Westwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Westwood. 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 Anthony 'Jack' Adair (Actor)
- He was born in Franklin (IN) on November 29, 1895 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 22, 1940 (a Sunday).
- Franklin is located in Wayne County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Anthony 'Jack' Adair<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 Westwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Alexander (Actor)
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 1, 1961 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles Austin Beard (Historian)
- He was born in Knightstown (IN) on November 27, 1874 (a Friday) and died in North Haven (CT) on September 1, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Knightstown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Westwood. Both communities are located in Henry County.
- North Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Austin Beard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Ferncliff Cemetery
Charles H. Black (Automotive pioneer)
- He was born in Hagerstown (IN) on October 5, 1850 (a Saturday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on August 19, 1918 (a Monday).
- Hagerstown is located in Wayne County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. Black<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Crown Hill Cemetery
Thomas Allen 'Timothy' Brown (Professional football, actor, singer)
- Also known as: Timothy Allen Brown
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on May 24, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on April 4, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Allen 'Timothy' Brown<1>
Richard Crane (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Ollie Crane
- He was born in New Castle (IN) on June 6, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 9, 1969 (a Sunday).
- New Castle is located nearby and to the east of Westwood.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Crane<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Westwood to Valhalla Memorial Park
Larry Julian 'Crash' Crockett (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Cambridge City (IN) on October 23, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Langhorne (PA) on March 20, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Cambridge City is located in Wayne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Langhorne is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Julian 'Crash' Crockett<1>
Mary Jane Croft (Actress)
- She was born in Muncie (IN) on February 15, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Century City (CA) on August 24, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Century City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Jane Croft<1>
Marvel Crosson (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in Warsaw (IN) on April 27, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Wellton (AZ) on August 19, 1929 (a Monday).
- Warsaw is located in Kosciusko County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Wellton is located in Yuma County, Arizona.
- At the time of her death, she was 29.
- She is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvel Crosson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Greenwood Memorial Park
Dave Duerson (Professional football)
- He was born in Muncie (IN) on November 28, 1960 (a Monday) and died on February 17, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Duerson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Horace Owen 'Hod' Eller (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Muncie (IN) on July 5, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on July 18, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horace Owen 'Hod' Eller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Crown Hill Cemetery
Ray Enright (Director)
- He was born in Anderson (IN) on March 25, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 3, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Anderson is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Enright<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 Westwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Carmelita Geraghty (Actress)
- She was born in Rushville (IN) on March 21, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on July 7, 1966 (a Thursday).
- Rushville is located in Rush County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carmelita Geraghty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
William 'Bill Mackey' Gretsinger (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 15, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Winchester (IN) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Winchester is located in Randolph County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill Mackey' Gretsinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
James Whitcomb Riley (Poet)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Whitcomb Riley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Crown Hill Cemetery
Del Staigers (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Delaware Staigers
- He was born in Muncie (IN) on August 20, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 12, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Del Staigers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ken Trietsch (Musician, actor)
- He was born in Muncie (IN) on September 13, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on September 17, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Muncie is located in Delaware County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Trietsch<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 Westwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William Walker (Actor)
- Full name: William Franklin Walker
- He was born in Pendleton (IN) on July 1, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 27, 1992 (a Monday).
- Pendleton is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Walker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Riverside National Cemetery
Burlin White (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Richmond (IN) on February 5, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Belmont (MA) on April 5, 1971 (a Monday).
- Richmond is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Belmont is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Blue Hill Cemetery, which is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burlin White<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Blue Hill Cemetery
Ruby Wright (Singer, songwriter)
- She was born in Anderson (IN) on January 8, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on March 9, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Anderson is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Westwood (which is located in Henry County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruby Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Spring Grove Cemetery
Wilbur Wright (Aviation pioneer, inventor)
- He was born in Millville (IN) on April 16, 1867 (a Tuesday) and died in Dayton (OH) on May 30, 1912 (a Thursday).
- Millville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Westwood. Both communities are located in Henry County.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Woodland 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.