Sundown Town (Washoe County, NV)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sundown Town ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sundown Town. 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to St. Sava Servian Orthodox Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to Desert Memorial Park
Dick 'Mad Dog' Buek (Professional skier)
- Full name: Richard Carl Buek
- He was born in Oakland (CA) on November 4, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Donner Lake Village (CA) on November 3, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Donner Lake Village is located in Nevada County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick 'Mad Dog' Buek<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 Sundown Town to Mountain View Cemetery
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 in Storey County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe County).
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to Palm Eastern Cemetery
Rick Kane (Professional football)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. 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 Sundown Town 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Sundown Town (which is located in Washoe 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
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to Mountain View Cemetery
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Shirley Anne Walker (Composer, conductor)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe County.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shirley Anne Walker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dawn Wells (Actress)
- Full name: Dawn Elberta Wells
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe County.
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. The cemetery is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dawn Wells<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 Sundown Town to Mountain View Cemetery
Lois Wilson (Actress)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Sundown Town. Both communities are located in Washoe County.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Wilson<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sundown Town to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.