Owensboro (Daviess County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Owensboro ...

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

C. Graham Baker (Screenwriter, producer)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on July 16, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Reseda (CA) on May 15, 1950 (a Monday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Reseda is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for C. Graham Baker<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 Owensboro to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
John 'Rabbit' Barnhill (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on March 20, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on November 10, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Rabbit' Barnhill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Green Hills Memorial Park
Anne Barton (Actress)
- Born: Anne Henderson
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on March 20, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on November 27, 2000 (a Monday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Barton<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 Owensboro to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jeanette Beaudine (Actress)
- Born: Jeanette Brown Beaudoin
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on November 19, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 23, 2003 (a Monday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanette Beaudine<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 Owensboro to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Billie Bennett (Actress)
- Born: Emily B. Haynie
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on October 23, 1874 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 19, 1951 (a Saturday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Owensboro. The cemetery is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billie Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Oak Hill Cemetery
Jody Berry (Entertainer)
- He was born in Owensboro on October 5, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 18, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jody Berry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Hillside Memorial Park
Raymond Johnson 'Ray' Chapman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaver Dam (KY) on January 15, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on August 17, 1920 (a Tuesday).
- Beaver Dam is located in Ohio County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Johnson 'Ray' Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Lake View Cemetery
Isabel Dawn (Screenwriter, actress)
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on October 20, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 29, 1966 (a Wednesday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isabel Dawn<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 Owensboro to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Louise Dresser (Actress)
- Born: Louise Josephine Kerlin
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on October 5, 1878 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 24, 1965 (a Saturday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise Dresser<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 Owensboro to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jesse Duffy (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Owensboro on March 24, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 14, 1952 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Duffy<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 Owensboro to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Marylin Durham (Author)
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on September 8, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Evansville (IN) on March 22, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Owensboro. The cemetery is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marylin Durham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Oak Hill Cemetery
Tom Ewell (Actor, producer)
- He was born in Owensboro on April 29, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 12, 1994 (a Monday).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Ewell<1>
Ron Glass (Actor)
- Full name: Ronald Earle Glass
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on July 10, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 25, 2016 (a Friday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Glass<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Florence Henderson (Actress)
- Full name: Florence Agnes Henderson
- She was born in Dale (IN) on February 14, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 24, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Dale is located in Spencer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Henderson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Westwood Memorial Park
Clarence Kraft (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on June 9, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on March 25, 1958 (a Tuesday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Kraft<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 Owensboro to Greenwood Memorial Park
Thomas Miller 'Tommy' Kron (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Owensboro on February 28, 1944 (a Monday) and died in Louisville (KY) on November 29, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Miller 'Tommy' Kron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Cave Hill Cemetery
Marilyn Miller (Actress, singer, dancer)
- She was born in Evansville (IN) on September 1, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on April 7, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marilyn Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Woodlawn Cemetery
Virgil 'Ted' Oliver (Actor)
- He was born in Henderson (KY) on February 2, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 30, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Henderson is located in Henderson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virgil 'Ted' Oliver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Los Angeles National Cemetery
William 'Bill' Peet (Artist)
- He was born in Grandview (IN) on January 29, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Studio City (CA) on May 11, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Grandview is located in Spencer County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- 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 William 'Bill' Peet<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 Owensboro to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William Jenifer Powell (Aviaton pioneer, social reformer)
- He was born in Henderson (KY) on July 27, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 12, 1942 (a Sunday).
- Henderson is located in Henderson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Owensboro (which is located in Daviess County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Jenifer Powell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Tom Powers (Actor)
- He was born in Owensboro on July 7, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 9, 1955 (a Wednesday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Powers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Owensboro to Valhalla Memorial Park

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.