Buchanan (Johnson County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buchanan ...

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

Norman Alden (Actor)
- Born: Norman Adelberg
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on September 13, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 27, 2012 (a Friday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Alden<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 Buchanan to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Tol Avery (Actor)
- Born: Taliaferro Ware Avery
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on August 28, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1973 (a Monday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, which is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tol Avery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Llano Cemetery
Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke (Singer, musician, actor)
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on February 12, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Ana (CA) on May 30, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Lee 'Tex' Beneke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Dennis James Biodrowski (Professional football)
- He was born in Gary (IN) on June 27, 1940 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on October 20, 2014 (a Monday).
- Gary is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis James Biodrowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
Robert Randall 'Bobby' Bragan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Birmingham (AL) on October 30, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Randall 'Bobby' Bragan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Bobby Brown (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Seattle (WA) on October 25, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on March 25, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
May Hogan Cambern (Musician)
- She was born in Fort Worth (TX) on June 14, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on June 25, 1988 (a Saturday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for May Hogan Cambern<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 Buchanan to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Otto 'Tex' Carleton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Comanche (TX) on August 19, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on January 11, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Comanche is located in Comanche County, Texas.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Comanche County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Otto 'Tex' Carleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Oakwood Cemetery
Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn (Entertainer, mother of Van Cliburn)
- She was born in McGregor (TX) on October 14, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on August 3, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- McGregor is located in Coryell County, Texas.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Van Cliburn (Musician)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on July 12, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on February 27, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Cliburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Patrick Cranshaw (Actor)
- He was born in Bartlesville (OK) on June 17, 1919 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on December 28, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Bartlesville is located in Washington County, Oklahoma.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Cranshaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Restland Memorial Park
Heloise Bowles Cruse (Journalist)
- She was born in Fort Worth (TX) on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on December 28, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at San Jose Burial Park, which is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Heloise Bowles Cruse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Jose Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Jose Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to San Jose Burial Park
Pete Donohue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Athens (TX) on November 5, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on February 23, 1988 (a Tuesday).
- Athens is located in Henderson County, Texas.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Donohue<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Shelley Duval (Actress, producer)
- Full name: Shelley Alexis Duval
- She was born in Fort Worth (TX) on July 7, 1949 (a Thursday) and died in Blanco (TX) on July 11, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Blanco is located in Blanco County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Shelley Duval<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Lawrence Clifton Elliott (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on November 16, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on May 15, 1970 (a Friday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County, Texas.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Clifton Elliott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Lon Worth Evans (Professional football, actor)
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on December 25, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on December 11, 1992 (a Friday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lon Worth Evans<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
Joe Frank Ferguson, III (Musician)
- He was born in Fort Worth (TX) on April 22, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on February 14, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Frank Ferguson, III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Greenwood Memorial Park
William Allen Garland (Author)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) in May 1876 and died in Fort Worth (TX) on December 21, 1907 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Allen Garland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Jody Gilbert (Actress)
- She was born in Fort Worth (TX) on March 18, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 3, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jody Gilbert<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 Buchanan to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Darrell Orvis Glenn (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on December 7, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on April 9, 1990 (a Monday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County, Texas.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the north northeast of Buchanan. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Orvis Glenn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Billy Guy (Musician)
- Born: Frank Phillips, Jr.
- He was born in Itasca (TX) on June 20, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on November 5, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Itasca is located in Hill County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Buchanan (which is located in Johnson County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Guy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Buchanan to Woodlawn Cemetery

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.