Monroe (Rusk County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Monroe ...

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

Robyn Bernard (Actress)
- She was born in Gladewater (TX) on May 26, 1959 (a Tuesday) and died in San Jacinto (CA) on March 12, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Gladewater is located in Gregg County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- San Jacinto is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- 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 Robyn Bernard<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 Monroe to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Monroe (which is located in Rusk 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Inglewood Park Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Monroe (which is located in Rusk 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 (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Paradise North Cemetery
Leona Gage (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Leona Gage
- She was born in Longview (TX) on April 8, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 5, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Longview is located in Gregg County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leona Gage<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Hillside Memorial Park
Harry Hickox (Actor)
- He was born in Big Springs (TX) on October 22, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1994 (a Friday).
- Big Springs is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Monroe. Both communities are located in Rusk County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Hickox<1>
Jean Howard (Actress, photographer)
- Born: Ernestine Hill
- She was born in Longview (TX) on October 13, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on March 20, 2000 (a Monday).
- Longview is located in Gregg County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Freddie Christian King (Musician)
- He was born in Gilmer (TX) on September 3, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 28, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Gilmer is located in Upshur County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Freddie Christian King<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
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 in Panola County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Rusk 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Forest Home Cemetery
Gerald Nelson Nesbitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Big Sandy (TX) on March 3, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on April 27, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Big Sandy is located in Upshur County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Nelson Nesbitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Roselawn Memorial Park
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 in Panola County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Monroe (which is located in Rusk 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Monroe (which is located in Rusk 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Karen Gay Silkwood (Activist)
- She was born in Longview (TX) on February 19, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Crescent (OK) on November 13, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Longview is located in Gregg County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Crescent is located in Logan County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of her death, she was 28.
- She is buried at Danville Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Monroe. The cemetery is located in Gregg County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Gay Silkwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Danville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Danville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Danville Cemetery
Y.A. Tittle (Professional football)
- Full name: Yelberton Abraham Tittle
- He was born in Marshall (TX) on October 24, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Atherton (CA) on October 8, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Marshall is located in Harrison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Atherton is located in San Mateo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Y.A. Tittle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alta Mesa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alta Mesa Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Alta Mesa Memorial Park
Samuel Filmore 'Sam' West (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Longview (TX) on October 5, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Lubbock (TX) on November 23, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Longview is located in Gregg County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).
- Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, which is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Filmore 'Sam' West<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resthaven Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monroe to Resthaven Memorial Park
Forest Whitaker (Oscar winning actor. Producer, director)
- Full name: Forest Steven Whitaker III
- He was born in Longview (TX) on July 15, 1961 (a Saturday).
- Longview is located in Gregg County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Monroe (which is located in Rusk County).

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.