Notable Births & Deaths for Rockland ...

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

• Lyle Barton     (Actress)
  • Also known as: Lyle Tayo
  • She was born in Elmdale (KS) on January 19, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 2, 1971 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Elmdale is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the south of Rockland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lyle Barton<1>
• Harry Cheshire     (Actor)
  • He was born in Emporia (KS) on August 16, 1891 (a Sunday) and died somewhere in Orange County on June 16, 1968 (a Sunday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Emporia is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Rockland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Cheshire<1>
• Ross Grimsley     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Americus (KS) on June 4, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in Memphis (TN) on February 6, 1994 (a Sunday) at the age of 71.
  • Americus is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Rockland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ross Grimsley<1>
• Thelma Hill     (Actress)
  • Born: Thelma Floy Hillerman
  • She was born in Emporia (KS) on December 12, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Culver City (CA) on May 11, 1938 (a Wednesday) at the age of 31. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Emporia is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Rockland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thelma Hill<1>

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