Rice (Frederick County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rice ...

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

Max Bishop (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waynesboro (PA) on September 5, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Waynesboro (PA) on February 24, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the southeast of Rice. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Arlington National Cemetery
Belle Boyd (Civil war Confederate spy)
- She was born in Martinsburg (WV) on May 9, 1844 (a Thursday) and died in Wisconsin Dells (WI) on June 11, 1900 (a Monday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- Wisconsin Dells is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- She is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Belle Boyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Spring Grove Cemetery
John Brown (Abolitionist, activist)
- He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday).
- Torrington is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Charles Town is located in Jefferson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Brown<1>
George Bushotter (Anthropologist, artist)
- He was born somewhere in South Dakota (we don't have a specific location) on December 24, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Hedgesville (WV) on February 2, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Hedgesville is located in Berkeley County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Bushotter<1>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Rice. Both communities are located in Frederick 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 Rice to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Monroe is located in Walton County, Georgia.
- Sterling is located in Loudoun County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Woodlawn Cemetery
Tennessee Ernie Ford (Singer, TV host, radio announcer)
- Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
- He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Bristol is located in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- Reston is located in Fairfax County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tennessee Ernie Ford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua (Musician)
- He was born in Martinsburg (WV) on October 20, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in West Haven (CT) on December 21, 1971 (a Tuesday).
- Martinsburg is located in Berkeley County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Rice (which is located in Frederick 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 Donald 'Don' Heffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Mountain View Cemetery
Frank Howard (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Frank Oliver Howard
- He was born in Columbus (OH) on August 8, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Aldie (VA) on October 30, 2023 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the southeast of Rice. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Arlington National Cemetery
Elizabeth Monroe (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Kortright
- She was born in New York (NY) on June 30, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Aldie (VA) on September 23, 1830 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Monroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Hollywood Cemetery
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- He was born in Aldie (VA) on August 23, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 23, 1858 (a Wednesday).
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Guy Prather (Professional football)
- He was born in Gaithersburg (MD) on March 28, 1958 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (NC) on April 18, 2016 (a Monday).
- Gaithersburg is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- Huntsville is located in Yadkin County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of Rice. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Prather<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Gate of Heaven 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 in Carroll County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rice (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which 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 (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rice to Green Mount 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.