Parrs Ridge (Carroll County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Parrs Ridge ...

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

Jack Blessing (Actor)
- He was born in Parkville (MD) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday) and died in Chatsworth (CA) on November 14, 2017 (a Tuesday).
- Parkville is located in Baltimore County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Chatsworth is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Blessing<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Oakwood Memorial Park
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located in Frederick County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on April 22, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Woodbine is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Parrs Ridge. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on September 7, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Waverly (MD) on March 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Woodbine is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Parrs Ridge. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- Waverly is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Parrs Ridge. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Don Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Donald Heffner
- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Heffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Mountain View Cemetery
Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on September 26, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Catonsville (MD) on December 7, 1953 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
Frederic Arnold Kummer (Author, playwright)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on August 5, 1873 (a Tuesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 22, 1943 (a Monday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Arnold Kummer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on December 23, 1889 (a Monday) and died on April 22, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Catonsville is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Charles 'Fritz' Maisel<1>
Jacob George 'Jake' Miller (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Jacob George Muenzing
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on December 1, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Towson (MD) on August 24, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Towson is located in Baltimore County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob George 'Jake' Miller<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Oak Lawn Cemetery
Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Desert Memorial Park
Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Evergreen Cemetery
Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- She was born in Meriden (CT) on January 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Green Spring Junction (MD) on May 25, 1981 (a Monday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Lizette Woodworth Reese (Poet)
- She was born in Waverly (MD) on January 9, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 17, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Waverly is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lizette Woodworth Reese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Parrs Ridge. Both communities are located in Carroll County.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Parrs Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Green Mount Cemetery
Richard Smallwood (Gospel singer)
- Full name: Richard Lee Smallwood
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on November 30, 1948 (a Tuesday) and died in Sandy Spring (MD) on December 30, 2025 (a Tuesday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Sandy Spring is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Smallwood<1>
John Besson 'Jack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Besson 'Jack' Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Fairview Cemetery
John Budd Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Parrs Ridge (which is located in Carroll County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Budd Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parrs Ridge to Fairview 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.