Brighton (Livingston County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Brighton ...

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

Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose (Actress, model)
- She was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on July 1, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Jupiter (FL) on February 17, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- Jupiter is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen H. 'Terry' Ambrose<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Vince Joseph Banonis (Professional football)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Southfield (MI) on October 23, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vince Joseph Banonis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Mike Batayeh (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on December 27, 1970 (a Sunday) and died in Ypsilanti (MI) on June 1, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Ypsilanti is located in Washtenaw County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Batayeh<1>
Helen Carey (Editor)
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 31, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 15, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Carey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Alva Warren Cicotte
- He was born in Melvindale (MI) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Westland (MI) on November 29, 1982 (a Monday).
- Melvindale is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Westland is located in Wayne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Warren 'Bozo' Cicotte<1>
Rick Ferrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Durham (NC) on October 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on July 27, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Durham is located in Durham County, North Carolina.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, which is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Ferrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Garden Friends Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to New Garden Friends Cemetery
Eddie Fletcher (Crime figure)
- Born: Edward Samuel Fleishcer
- He was born in Williamsburg (NY) on September 12, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on November 26, 1933 (a Sunday).
- Williamsburg is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Washington Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Washington Cemetery
Tony Fontane (Singer)
- Born: Anthony Trankina
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on September 18, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on June 30, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- 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 Tony Fontane<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 Brighton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Susie Garrett (Actress)
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on December 29, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Southfield (MI) on May 24, 2002 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Susie Garrett<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 Brighton to Woodlawn Cemetery
Joe Ginsberg (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Myron Nathan Ginsberg
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 11, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bloomfield (MI) on November 2, 2012 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Bloomfield is located in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Montrose Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Ginsberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Montrose Cemetery
Earle W. Graser (Actor)
- Full name: Earle Walter Graser
- He was born in Kitchener (ON) on March 31, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died in Farmington (MI) on April 8, 1941 (a Tuesday).
- Farmington is located in Oakland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle W. Graser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Grand Lawn Cemetery
Ernie Harwell (Sportscaster)
- Full name: William Earnest Harwell
- He was born in Washington (GA) on January 25, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Novi (MI) on May 4, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Wilkes County, Georgia.
- Novi is located in Oakland County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie Harwell<1>
Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on August 3, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Southfield (MI) on July 9, 1951 (a Monday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Edwin 'Slug' Heilmann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Mike Henry (Actor, comedian, writer, producer)
- Full name: Michael Robert Henry
- He was born in Pontiac (MI) on November 7, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Pontiac is located in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning (Professional football)
- He was born in Phoenix (NY) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Beverly Hills (MI) on January 24, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Phoenix is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Beverly Hills is located in Oakland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Steamer' Horning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
William Harry 'Billy' Jones (Musician, singer)
- He was born in Ann Arbor (MI) on November 20, 1949 (a Sunday) and died in Spring Hill (FL) on February 7, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Ann Arbor is located in Washtenaw County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- Spring Hill is located in Hernando County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, which is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harry 'Billy' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Garden of Memories
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
- He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI).
- Tyrone is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Brighton. Both communities are located in Livingston County.
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<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 Brighton to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dale Livingston (Professional football)
- He was born in Plymouth (MI) on March 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Green Bay (WI) on January 5, 2009 (a Monday).
- Plymouth is located in Wayne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- Green Bay is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Brown County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dale Livingston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allouez Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allouez Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Allouez Catholic Cemetery
Lewis Albert Martin (Musician)
- He was born somewhere in Laurens County (WI) on April 15, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Livonia (MI) on August 12, 2005 (a Friday).
- Livonia is located in Wayne County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis Albert Martin<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 Brighton to Woodlawn Cemetery
Leonard Cornell 'Lenny' Mayes (Singer)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 5, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Southfield (MI) on November 7, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Southfield is located in Oakland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard Cornell 'Lenny' Mayes<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 Brighton to Woodlawn Cemetery
Darris Paul McCord (Professional football)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on January 4, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Bloomfield Hills (MI) on October 9, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Bloomfield Hills is located in Oakland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Brighton (which is located in Livingston County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Acacia Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Brighton. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darris Paul McCord<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Acacia Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brighton to Acacia Park 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.