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Notable Births & Deaths for Monterey ...

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

  • Richard 'Subby' Byas     (Negro League Baseball)
    • Full name: Richard Thomas Byas
    • He was born in Pineland (TX) on March 19, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on October 8, 1985 (a Tueday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
    • Pineland is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Monterey.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard 'Subby' Byas<1>
  • Ann Miller     (Actress, dancer)
    • Born: Johnnie Lucille Collier
    • Also known as: Lucy Ann Collier
    • She was born in Chireno (TX) on April 12, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 22, 2004 (a Thursday) at the age of 80.
    • Chireno is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Monterey.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ann Miller<1>
  • Pete Runnels     (Major League Baseball)

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.