Mound House (Lyon County, NV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mound House ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mound House. 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)
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milos 'Sharkey' Begovich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Sava Servian Orthodox Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Sava Servian Orthodox Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to St. Sava Servian Orthodox Cemetery
Joe 'Little Joe Blue' Blue (Musician)
- He was born in Vicksburg (MS) on September 23, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Reno (NV) on April 22, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Vicksburg is located in Warren County, Mississippi.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Little Joe Blue' Blue<1>
Sonny Bono (Singer, songwriter, actor, Congressman)
- Born: Salvatore Phillip Bono
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sonny Bono<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Desert Memorial Park
Sunset Carson (Actor)
- Born: Winifred Maurice Harrison
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens, which is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunset Carson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Memorial Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Highland Memorial Gardens
Lynn Castile (Actress)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Castile<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Hobart Cavanaugh (Actor)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hobart Cavanaugh<1>
Ted 'Rollo' Connolly (Professional football)
- Full name: Theodore William Connolly
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tulocay Cemetery, which is located in Napa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted 'Rollo' Connolly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tulocay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tulocay Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Tulocay Cemetery
Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean (Major League Baseball)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean<1>
Alphonse Ethier (Actor)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alphonse Ethier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Marion Jones Farquhar (Professional tennis)
- 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 nearby and to the north of Mound House.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Jones Farquhar<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Westwood Memorial Park
Ron Gaylord (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Ronald Fredianelli
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ron Gaylord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Eastern Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Eastern Cemetery (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Palm Eastern Cemetery
Jules Irving (Actor)
- Born: Julius Israel
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 13, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Reno (NV) on July 28, 1979 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Masonic Memorial Gardens, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Mound House. The cemetery is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jules Irving<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Masonic Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Masonic Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Masonic Memorial Gardens
Rick Kane (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard James Kane
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Mound House. The cemetery is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Kane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Mountain View Cemetery
Jill Kinmont (Skier)
- She was born in Los Angeles (CA) on February 16, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Carson City (NV) on February 9, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Carson City is located in Carson City and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at East Line Cemetery, which is located in Inyo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jill Kinmont<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Line Cemetery
- The Geni entry for East Line Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Line Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to East Line Cemetery
Bill Lear (Aviation pioneer, inventor)
- Full name: William Powell Lear
- He was born in Hannibal (MO) on June 26, 1902 (a Thursday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 14, 1978 (a Sunday).
- Hannibal is located in Marion County, Missouri.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Lear<1>
Gwen Lee (Actress)
- Born: Gwendolyn Lepinski
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gwen Lee<1>
Maurice E. McLoughlin (Professional tennis)
- He was born in Carson City (NV) on January 7, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on December 10, 1957 (a Tuesday).
- Carson City is located in Carson City and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maurice E. McLoughlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Mountain View Cemetery
Oliver 'Ollie' O'Mara (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on March 8, 1891 (a Sunday) and died in Reno (NV) on October 24, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Reno is located in Washoe County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oliver 'Ollie' O'Mara<1>
Tony Regan (Actor)
- Born: Douglas Francis Anthony Regan
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Regan<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Barbara Ruick (Actress)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Ruick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Shaaron Lee Cooper Snead (Actress)
- She was born in Los Angeles (CA) on October 1, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in Minden (NV) on September 16, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Minden is located in Douglas County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Mound House (which is located in Lyon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Eastside Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Mound House. The cemetery is located in Douglas County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shaaron Lee Cooper Snead<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eastside Memorial Park
- The Geni entry for Eastside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eastside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mound House to Eastside Memorial Park

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.