Rogers (Fannin County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rogers ...

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

Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- El Monte is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Rose Hills Memorial Park
James Milton 'Jim' Battle (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Bailey (TX) on March 26, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Chico (CA) on September 30, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Bailey is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Rogers. Both communities are located in Fannin County.
- Chico is located in Butte County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Butte County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Milton 'Jim' Battle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Oaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Glen Oaks Memorial Park
Benny Binion (Businessman, founder of Binion's Horseshoe Casino)
- He was born in Pilot Grove (TX) on November 20, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on December 25, 1989 (a Monday).
- Pilot Grove is located in Grayson County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny Binion<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park
John Boles (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on October 28, 1895 (a Monday) and died in San Angelo (TX) on February 27, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- San Angelo is located in Tom Green County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Boles<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Westwood Memorial Park
James 'Jim' Boyd (Musician)
- He was born in Ladonia (TX) on September 25, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Ladonia (TX) on March 11, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Ladonia is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rogers. Both communities are located in Fannin County.
- Ladonia is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rogers. Both communities are located in Fannin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Jim' Boyd<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 Rogers to Restland Memorial Park
Charlie Christian (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Henry Christian
- He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday).
- Bonham is located nearby and to the northeast of Rogers.
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Rogers.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gates Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Gates Hill Cemetery
Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th President of the US (1953 - 1961))
- Full name: Dwight David Eisenhower
- He was born in Denison (TX) on October 14, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on March 28, 1969 (a Friday).
- Denison is located in Grayson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dwight D. Eisenhower<1>
Lawrence Clifton Elliott (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on November 16, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on May 15, 1970 (a Friday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Clifton Elliott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Greenwood Memorial Park
Booker Telleferro Ervin, II (Musician)
- He was born in Denison (TX) on October 31, 1930 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on August 31, 1970 (a Monday).
- Denison is located in Grayson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Booker Telleferro Ervin, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Long Island National Cemetery
Lee 'Lefty' Grissom (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sherman (TX) on October 23, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Corning (CA) on October 4, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Sherman is located in Grayson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Corning is located in Tehama County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, which is located in Tehama County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee 'Lefty' Grissom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Sunset Hill Cemetery
John Hillerman (Actor)
- He was born in Denison (TX) on December 20, 1932 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on November 9, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Denison is located in Grayson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hillerman<1>
Ormer Leslie Locklear (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on October 28, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 2, 1920 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ormer Leslie Locklear<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Greenwood Memorial Park
Audie Murphy (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Audie Leon Murphy
- He was born in Kingston (TX) on June 20, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Catawba (VA) on May 28, 1971 (a Friday).
- Kingston is located in Hunt County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Catawba is located in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Audie Murphy<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 Rogers to Arlington National Cemetery
Zebulon'Zeb' Terry (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Zebulon Alexander Terry
- He was born in Denison (TX) on June 17, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 14, 1988 (a Monday).
- Denison is located in Grayson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zebulon'Zeb' Terry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Harold Eugene 'Bouncy' Wertz (Actor)
- He was born in Denison (TX) on August 3, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 21, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Denison is located in Grayson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Eugene 'Bouncy' Wertz<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Francia White (Opera singer, actress)
- She was born in Greenville (TX) on October 30, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on October 22, 1984 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rogers (which is located in Fannin County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francia White<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 Rogers to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Coleman (TX) on April 27, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Bonham (TX) on October 20, 1964 (a Tuesday).
- Coleman is located in Coleman County, Texas.
- Bonham is located nearby and to the northeast of Rogers.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Carson Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Rogers.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Carson Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Carson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Carson Cemetery
Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Bonham (TX) on September 29, 1939 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 27, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Bonham is located nearby and to the northeast of Rogers.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rogers to Greenwood Memorial Park

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.