Rogersville (Genesee County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rogersville ...

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

Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- He was born in Mount Carmel (IL) on December 9, 1902 (a Tueday) and died in Oxford (MI) on March 1, 1965 (a Monday) at the age of 62. He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Oxford is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Brace Bell Beemer<1>
Willis Bouchey (Actor)
- Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
- He was born in Vernon (MI) on May 24, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 27, 1977 (a Tueday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
- Vernon is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willis Bouchey<1>
Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
- He was born in Flint (MI) on March 13, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on October 7, 2022 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest (Clark County, Nevada).
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Leon Burton<1>
Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
- He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint (MI) on April 19, 2011 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynn Chandnois<1>
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). He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Calhoun County, Michigan).
- Tyrone is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Lapeer County, Michigan).
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Terry Knight<1>
Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint (MI) on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 95. She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
Wade Mainer (Musician)
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint (MI) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday) at the age of 104. He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Genesee County, Michigan).
- Flint is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Wade Mainer<1>
Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller (Professional football)
- He was born in Norwalk (CT) on December 11, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Clarkston (MI) on August 7, 2006 (a Monday) at the age of 76.
- Clarkston is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Prince George's County, Maryland).
- Mount Morris is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
Harry Shannon (Actor)
- He was born in Saginaw (MI) on June 13, 1890 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 27, 1964 (a Monday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Saginaw is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Rogersville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Shannon<1>

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.