Notable Births & Deaths for Oletha ...

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

• Les Baxter     (Musician, composer)
  • Full name: Leslie Thompson Baxter
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Baxter<1>
  • He was born in Mexia (TX) on March 14, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on January 15, 1996 (a Monday).
  • Mexia is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Oletha. Both communities are located in Limestone County.
  • Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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• Raymond Adelphia 'Silent Cal' Benge     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Adelphia 'Silent Cal' Benge<1>
  • He was born in Jacksonville (TX) on April 22, 1902 (a Tuesday) and died in Centerville (TX) on June 27, 1997 (a Friday).
  • Jacksonville is located in Cherokee County, Texas.
  • Centerville is located in Leon County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Oletha (which is located in Limestone County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 95.
  • He is buried at Concord Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Oletha. The cemetery is located in Leon County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Concord Cemetery<1>
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• Fred 'Firpo' Marberry     (Professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred 'Firpo' Marberry<1>
  • He was born in Streetman (TX) on November 30, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Mexia (TX) on June 30, 1976 (a Wednesday).
  • Streetman is located in Freestone County, Texas.
  • Mexia is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Oletha. Both communities are located in Limestone County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
• Bob Reeves     (Actor)
  • Full name: Robert J. Reeves
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Reeves<1>
  • He was born in Marlin (TX) on January 28, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 13, 1960 (a Wednesday).
  • Marlin is located in Falls County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Oletha (which is located in Limestone County).
  • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• James Robert 'Bob' Wills     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Bob' Wills<1>
  • He was born in Kosse (TX) on March 6, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on May 13, 1975 (a Tuesday).
  • Kosse is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Oletha. Both communities are located in Limestone County.
  • Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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