Centennial (Panola County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Centennial ...

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

Willard Jessie 'Home Run' Brown (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on June 26, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 4, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Jessie 'Home Run' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Houston National Cemetery
Pat Carroll (Actress, comedian)
- Full name: Patricia Ann Carroll
- She was born in Shreveport (LA) on May 5, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Harwich Port (MA) on July 30, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Harwich Port is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Carroll<1>
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 and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which 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 Centennial to Greenwood Memorial Park
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. (Lawyer)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on October 2, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 29, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Floyd Dixon (Musician)
- He was born in Marshall (TX) on February 8, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 26, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Marshall is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Floyd Dixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Inglewood Park Cemetery
D.J. Fontana (Musician)
- Full name: Dominic Joseph Fontana
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on March 15, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 13, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.J. Fontana<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Woodlawn Memorial Park
George Foreman (Professional boxing, Olympic Gold Medal, entrepreneur)
- Full name: George Edward Foreman
- He was born in Marshall (TX) on January 10, 1949 (a Monday) and died in Houston (TX) on March 21, 2025 (a Friday).
- Marshall is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Paradise North Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Foreman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paradise North Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paradise North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Paradise North Cemetery
Jan Garber (Musician)
- Full name: Jacob Charles Garber
- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on November 5, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 5, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jan Garber<1>
Charles E. 'Charlie' Hoover (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mound City (IL) on September 21, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1905 (a Monday).
- Mound City is located in Pulaski County, Illinois.
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Centennial. The cemetery is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Greenwood Cemetery
Gary Lynn 'Big Hands' Johnson (Professional football)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on August 31, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on August 4, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northeast of Centennial. The cemetery is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Lynn 'Big Hands' Johnson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Hillcrest Memorial Park
Will J. 'Dub' Jones (Musician)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on May 14, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on January 16, 2000 (a Sunday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will J. 'Dub' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Riverside National Cemetery
Harold Raymond 'Hal' King, Jr. (Novelist, journalist)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 15, 2010 (a Friday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Raymond 'Hal' King, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Arlington National Cemetery
S.P. Leary (Musician)
- He was born in Carthage (TX) on June 6, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 26, 1998 (a Monday).
- Carthage is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Centennial. Both communities are located in Panola County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for S.P. Leary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Forest Home Cemetery
Margery Land May (Author)
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on January 14, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on May 13, 1932 (a Friday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Land May<1>
Pol Perritt (Major League Baseball)
- Born: William Dayton Perritt
- He was born in Arcadia (LA) on August 30, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 15, 1947 (a Wednesday).
- Arcadia is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Arcadia Cemetery, which is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pol Perritt<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arcadia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Arcadia Cemetery
Jerry Pournelle (Author, journalist)
- Full name: Jerry Eugene Pournelle
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on August 7, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Studio City (CA) on September 8, 2017 (a Friday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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 Jerry Pournelle<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 Centennial to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Tex Ritter (Singer, actor)
- Born: Woodward Maurice Ritter
- He was born in Murvaul (TX) on January 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on January 2, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Murvaul is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Centennial. Both communities are located in Panola County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tex Ritter<1>
Henry Roquemore (Actor)
- He was born in Marshall (TX) on March 13, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 30, 1943 (a Wednesday).
- Marshall is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Roquemore<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 Centennial to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Daniel Padgett Sandifer (Professional football)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on March 1, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on August 15, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Padgett Sandifer<1>
Tony Sardisco (Professional football)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on May 28, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Sardisco<1>
John Thomas Scopes, Sr. (Substitute schoolteacher, defendant at the 'Monkey Trial' of 1925)
- He was born in Paducah (KY) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 21, 1970 (a Wednesday).
- Paducah is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Centennial (which is located in Panola County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Thomas Scopes, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Centennial to Oak Grove 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.