Carson City (Carson City, NV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Carson City ...

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

Milos 'Sharkey' Begovich (Gambler, casino owner)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milos 'Sharkey' Begovich<1>
- He was born in Plymouth (CA) on August 1, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Gardnerville (NV) on August 9, 2002 (a Friday).
- Plymouth is located in Amador County, California.
- Gardnerville is located in Douglas County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at St. Sava Servian Orthodox Cemetery, which is located in Amador County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Sava Servian Orthodox Cemetery<1>
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Sonny Bono (Singer, songwriter, actor, Congressman)
- Born: Salvatore Phillip Bono
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sonny Bono<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on February 16, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Stateline (NV) on January 5, 1998 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Stateline is located in Douglas County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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Sunset Carson (Actor)
- Born: Winifred Maurice Harrison
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunset Carson<1>
- He was born in Gracemont (OK) on November 12, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 1, 1990 (a Tuesday).
- Gracemont is located in Caddo County, Oklahoma.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, which is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens<1>
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Lynn Castile (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Castile<1>
- She was born in Reno (NV) on March 23, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Paris (TX) on April 8, 1977 (a Friday).
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- Paris is located in Lamar County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Hobart Cavanaugh (Actor)
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- He was born in Virginia City (NV) on September 22, 1886 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 25, 1950 (a Tuesday).
- Virginia City is located in Storey County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
Ted 'Rollo' Connolly (Professional football)
- Full name: Theodore William Connolly
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- He was born in Oakland (CA) on December 5, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Gardnerville (NV) on February 24, 2014 (a Monday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Gardnerville is located in Douglas County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, which is located in Napa County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery<1>
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Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Lucas (AR) on January 16, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Reno (NV) on July 17, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Lucas is located in Logan County, Arkansas.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
Alphonse Ethier (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alphonse Ethier<1>
- He was born in Virginia City (NV) on December 10, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 4, 1943 (a Monday).
- Virginia City is located in Storey County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Marion Jones Farquhar (Professional tennis)
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- She was born in Gold Hill (NV) on November 2, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 14, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Gold Hill is located in Storey County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ron Gaylord (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Ronald Fredianelli
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- He was born in Detroit (MI) on June 12, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on January 25, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Eastern Cemetery<1>
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Rick Kane (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Kane<1>
- He was born in Lincoln (NE) on November 12, 1954 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on December 25, 2009 (a Friday).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Carson City. The cemetery is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Jill Kinmont (Skier)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jill Kinmont<1>
- She was born in Los Angeles (CA) on February 16, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Carson City on February 9, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at East Line Cemetery, which is located in Inyo County, California.
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Gwen Lee (Actress)
- Born: Gwendolyn Lepinski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gwen Lee<1>
- She was born in Hastings (NE) on November 12, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Reno (NV) on August 20, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Hastings is located in Adams County, Nebraska.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- We don't have any burial details.
Maurice E. McLoughlin (Professional tennis)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maurice E. McLoughlin<1>
- He was born in Carson City on January 7, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on December 10, 1957 (a Tuesday).
- Hermosa Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Tony Regan (Actor)
- Born: Douglas Francis Anthony Regan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Regan<1>
- He was born in Sparks (NV) on August 11, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 1, 1988 (a Monday).
- Sparks is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Barbara Ruick (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Ruick<1>
- She was born in Pasadena (CA) on December 23, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on March 3, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Shirley Anne Walker (Composer, conductor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Anne Walker<1>
- She was born in Napa (CA) on April 10, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Reno (NV) on November 29, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Napa is located in Napa County, California.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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Dawn Wells (Actress)
- Full name: Dawn Elberta Wells
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dawn Wells<1>
- She was born in Reno (NV) on October 18, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 30, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Carson City. The cemetery is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Lois Wilson (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Wilson<1>
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 28, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Reno (NV) on March 3, 1988 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Carson City (which is located in Carson City).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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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.