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Notable Births & Deaths for Yah-ta-hey ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Yah-ta-hey. 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.

  • Tito Jackson     (Musician)
    • Full name: Toriano Adaryll Jackson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tito Jackson<1>
    • He was born in Gary (IN) on October 15, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in Gallup (NM) on September 15, 2024 (a Sunday).
    • Gary is located in Lake County, Indiana.
    • Gallup is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Yah-ta-hey. Both communities are located in McKinley County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • Hugh Posser     (Actor)
  • Hugh Prosser     (Actor)
  • Carolyn Shoemaker     (Astronomer)
    • Born: Carolyn Jean Spellman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carolyn Shoemaker<1>
    • She was born in Gallup (NM) on June 24, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Flagstaff (AZ) on August 13, 2021 (a Friday).
    • Gallup is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Yah-ta-hey. Both communities are located in McKinley County.
    • Flagstaff is located in Coconino County, Arizona.
    • At the time of her death, she was 92.
    • We don't have any burial details.

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.