Notable Births & Deaths for Roane ...

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

• Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott<1>
  • He was born in Ennis (TX) on August 20, 1966 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (OH) on December 8, 2004 (a Wednesday).
  • Ennis is located in Ellis County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Roane (which is located in Navarro County).
  • Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
  • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • He is buried at Moore Memorial Gardens, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Moore Memorial Gardens<1>
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• Aaron Dale Allston     (Author)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
  • He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday).
  • Corsicana is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Roane. Both communities are located in Navarro County.
  • Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
  • At the time of his death, he was 53.
  • He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Roane. The cemetery is located in Navarro County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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• George Poston Baker     (Sculptor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Poston Baker<1>
  • He was born in Corsicana (TX) on January 23, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 14, 1997 (a Monday).
  • Corsicana is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Roane. Both communities are located in Navarro County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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• Mary Brian     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Brian<1>
  • She was born in Corsicana (TX) on February 17, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Del Mar (CA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
  • Corsicana is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Roane. Both communities are located in Navarro County.
  • Del Mar is located in San Diego County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 96.
  • She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Ted Healy     (Actor, comedian)
  • Born: Ernest Lea Nash
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Healy<1>
  • He was born in Kaufman (TX) on October 1, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1937 (a Tuesday).
  • Kaufman is located in Kaufman County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Roane (which is located in Navarro County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 41.
  • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary 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 and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Roane (which is located in Navarro County).
  • Mexia is located in Limestone County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
• Claude Pfaff Stroud     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Pfaff Stroud<1>
  • He was born in Kaufman (TX) on March 26, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 16, 1985 (a Wednesday).
  • Kaufman is located in Kaufman County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Roane (which is located in Navarro County).
  • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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