Denton (Denton County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Denton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Denton. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Denton (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denton 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Denton (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Edwin Carewe (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Born: Jay John Fox
- He was born in Gainesville (TX) on March 5, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 22, 1940 (a Monday).
- Gainesville is located in Cooke County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Carewe<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 Denton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Denton. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Denton. 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 Denton 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, Texas.
- McKinney is located in Collin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, located 41 miles [66 km] to the south southeast of Denton. 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 Denton to Laurel Land Memorial Park
L. Sprague de Camp (Author)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Denton (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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denton to Arlington National Cemetery
Al Dexter (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Jacksonville (TX) on May 4, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Denton on January 28, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Jacksonville is located in Cherokee County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located nearby and to the south southwest of Denton.
- 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 Denton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Denton. 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 Denton to Restland Memorial Park
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Denton. 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 Denton 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- She is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Denton. 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 Denton 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, Texas.
- Grapevine is located in Dallas County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Denton. 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 Denton 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Denton. 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 Denton 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grapevine Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Denton. 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 Denton 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Azleland Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Denton. 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 Denton 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, Texas.
- Lewisville is located in Dallas County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Denton. 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 Denton to Restland Memorial Park
Lindy Dale McDaniel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hollis (OK) on December 13, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Carrollton (TX) on November 15, 2020 (a Sunday).
- Hollis is located in Harmon County, Oklahoma.
- Carrollton is located in Collin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Dodson Cemetery, which is located in Collingsworth County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lindy Dale McDaniel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dodson Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dodson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denton to Dodson Cemetery
Byron Nelson (Professional golf)
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on February 4, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Roanoke (TX) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County, Texas.
- Roanoke is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Denton. Both communities are located in Denton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located nearby and to the south southwest of Denton.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Nelson<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 Denton to Roselawn Memorial Park
Charles William 'Charley' Paddock (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Gainesville (TX) on August 11, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Sitka (AK) on July 21, 1943 (a Wednesday).
- Gainesville is located in Cooke County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- Sitka is located in , Alaska.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Sitka National Cemetery, which is located in Alaska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles William 'Charley' Paddock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sitka National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sitka National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denton to Sitka National Cemetery
Adam Roarke (Actor, director)
- Born: Richard Jordan Gerler
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 8, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Euless (TX) on April 27, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Euless is located in Tarrant County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Denton (which is located in Denton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Roarke<1>
Ann Sheridan (Actress)
- Born: Clara Lou Sheridan
- She was born in Denton on February 21, 1915 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sheridan<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 Denton to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Sly Stone (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Sylvester Stewart
- He was born in Denton on March 15, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 2025 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sly Stone<1>

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.