Corinth (Denton County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Corinth ...

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

Joe Allison (Songwriter, producer)
- He was born in McKinney (TX) on October 3, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 2, 2002 (a Friday).
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Allison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Gene Autry (Actor, musician, singer, composer, rodeo performer, baseball owner)
- Full name: Orvon Grover Autry
- He was born in Tioga (TX) on September 29, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Studio City (CA) on October 2, 1998 (a Friday).
- Tioga is located in Grayson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- 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 Gene Autry<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 Corinth to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on May 25, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Garland (TX) on August 19, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Garland is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr.<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 Corinth to Restland Memorial Park
Alex Cord (Actor, author)
- Born: Alexander Viespi, Jr.
- He was born in Floral Park (NY) on May 3, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Valley View (TX) on August 9, 2021 (a Monday).
- Floral Park is located in Queens County, New York.
- Valley View is located in Cooke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex Cord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cemetery of the Holy Rood
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cemetery of the Holy Rood (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Cemetery of the Holy Rood
Frank Edgar Cornish, IV (Professional football)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 24, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Southlake (TX) on August 22, 2008 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Southlake is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Corinth. Both communities are located in Denton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southwest of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Edgar Cornish, IV<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 Corinth to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Bettye 'Mighty Mite' Danoff (Professional golf)
- She was born in Dallas (TX) on May 21, 1923 (a Monday) and died in McKinney (TX) on December 22, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bettye 'Mighty Mite' Danoff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Laurel Land Memorial Park
L. Sprague de Camp (Author)
- Full name: Lyon Sprague de Camp
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 27, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Plano (TX) on November 6, 2000 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Plano is located in Collin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L. Sprague de Camp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Arlington National Cemetery
Al Dexter (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Jacksonville (TX) on May 4, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Denton (TX) on January 28, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Jacksonville is located in Cherokee County, Texas.
- Denton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Corinth. Both communities are located in Denton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located nearby and to the west northwest of Corinth.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Dexter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Roselawn Memorial Park
Mike Gaechter (Professional football)
- Full name: Michael Theodore Gaechter
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on January 9, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Frisco (TX) on August 17, 2015 (a Monday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Frisco is located in Collin County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Gaechter<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 Corinth to Restland Memorial Park
Ennis Haywood (Professional football)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on December 5, 1979 (a Wednesday) and died in Arlington (TX) on May 11, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Arlington is located in Tarrant County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ennis Haywood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Laurel Land Memorial Park
Bill Herchman (Professional football)
- He was born in Vernon (TX) on March 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Arlington (TX) on January 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
- Arlington is located in Tarrant County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Moore Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Herchman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Moore Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Moore Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Moore Memorial Gardens
Gino Hernandez (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Highland Park (TX) on August 8, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Highland Park (TX) on February 2, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Highland Park is located in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Highland Park is located in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gino Hernandez<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Marshawn Kneeland (Professional football)
- Full name: Marshawn London Kneeland
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on July 8, 2001 (a Sunday) and died in Frisco (TX) on November 6, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Frisco is located in Collin County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshawn Kneeland<1>
Frank Lane (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on February 1, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Richardson (TX) on March 19, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Richardson is located in Dallas County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Lane<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 Corinth to Restland Memorial Park
Suzanne Lawrence (Journalist)
- She was born in Tallahassee (FL) on May 20, 1969 (a Tuesday) and died in Bedford (TX) on August 23, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Tallahassee is located in Leon County, Florida.
- Bedford is located in Tarrant County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- She is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southwest of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Suzanne Lawrence<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 Corinth to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Frank Joseph Lucchesi (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on April 24, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Arlington (TX) on June 8, 2019 (a Saturday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Arlington is located in Tarrant County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south southwest of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Joseph Lucchesi<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 Corinth to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Harvey Martin (Professional football)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on November 16, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Grapevine is located in Dallas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Martin<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 Corinth to Restland Memorial Park
Forrest Matthews (Actor)
- He was born in McKinney (TX) on September 24, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on November 22, 1951 (a Thursday).
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Matthews<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 Corinth to Restland Memorial Park
Chadwick Todd Matz (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on January 10, 1973 (a Wednesday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on January 29, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Grapevine is located in Dallas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grapevine Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Todd Matz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grapevine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grapevine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Grapevine Cemetery
Peter William Mayhew (Actor)
- He was born in Barnes (England) on May 19, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Boyd (TX) on April 30, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Boyd is located in Wise County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Azleland Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Parker County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Mayhew<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Azleland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Azleland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Corinth to Azleland Memorial Park
Jerry Mays (Professional football)
- Born: Gerald Avery Mays
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on November 24, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Lewisville (TX) on July 17, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- Lewisville is located in Dallas County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Corinth (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Corinth. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Mays<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 Corinth to Restland 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.