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Notable Births & Deaths for Chaffee ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chaffee. 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.
- Vern 'Turk' Curtis (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Vernon Eugene Curtis
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vern 'Turk' Curtis<1>
- He was born in Cairo (IL) on May 24, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Cairo (IL) on June 24, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Cairo is located in Alexander County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Chaffee (which is located in Scott County).
- Cairo is located in Alexander County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Chaffee (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Jacob Calvin 'J.C.' Hoffner (Art director)
- Charles E. 'Charlie' Hoover (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mound City (IL) on September 21, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1905 (a Monday).
- Mound City is located in Pulaski County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Chaffee (which is located in Scott County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chaffee to Greenwood Cemetery
- Rex Ingram (Actor)
- Rush Limbaugh (Conservative commentator, radio host, author)
- Kasey Rogers (Actress)
- Kenny Rollins (Professional basketball)
- Everett Saylor (Race car driver)
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. |
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