Sycamore (Wise County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sycamore ...

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

Edwin Carewe (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Born: Jay John Fox
- He was born in Gainesville (TX) on March 5, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 22, 1940 (a Monday).
- Gainesville is located in Cooke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Carewe<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 Sycamore to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Alex Cord (Actor, author)
- Born: Alexander Viespi, Jr.
- He was born in Floral Park (NY) on May 3, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Valley View (TX) on August 9, 2021 (a Monday).
- Floral Park is located in Queens County, New York.
- Valley View is located in Cooke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex Cord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cemetery of the Holy Rood
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cemetery of the Holy Rood (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Cemetery of the Holy Rood
Al Dexter (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Jacksonville (TX) on May 4, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Denton (TX) on January 28, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Jacksonville is located in Cherokee County, Texas.
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Denton County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Dexter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Roselawn Memorial Park
Peter William Mayhew (Actor)
- He was born in Barnes (England) on May 19, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Boyd (TX) on April 30, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Boyd is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Wise County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Azleland Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Parker County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Mayhew<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Azleland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Azleland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Azleland Memorial Park
Byron Nelson (Professional golf)
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on February 4, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Roanoke (TX) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County, Texas.
- Roanoke is located in Denton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Sycamore. The cemetery is located in Denton County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Nelson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Roselawn Memorial Park
Charles William 'Charley' Paddock (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Gainesville (TX) on August 11, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Sitka (AK) on July 21, 1943 (a Wednesday).
- Gainesville is located in Cooke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- Sitka is located in , Alaska.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Sitka National Cemetery, which is located in Alaska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles William 'Charley' Paddock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sitka National Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Sitka National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sitka National Cemetery (AK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Sitka National Cemetery
Ann Sheridan (Actress)
- Born: Clara Lou Sheridan
- She was born in Denton (TX) on February 21, 1915 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sheridan<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 Sycamore to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Sly Stone (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Sylvester Stewart
- He was born in Denton (TX) on March 15, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 2025 (a Monday).
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sly Stone<1>
Fritz Von Erich (Professional wrestler, football)
- Born: Jack Barton Adkisson, Sr.
- He was born in Jewett (TX) on August 16, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Lake Dallas (TX) on September 10, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Jewett is located in Leon County, Texas.
- Lake Dallas is located in Denton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fritz Von Erich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Grove Hill Memorial Park
Kerry Von Erich (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Kerry Gene Adkisson
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on February 3, 1960 (a Wednesday) and died in Denton (TX) on February 18, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County, New York.
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerry Von Erich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Grove Hill Memorial Park
Michael Von Erich (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Michael Brett Adkisson
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on March 2, 1964 (a Monday) and died in Lake Dallas (TX) on April 12, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Lake Dallas is located in Denton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Sycamore (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Von Erich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sycamore to Grove Hill Memorial Park
Billy Ree Jones Wallace (Actress)
- He was born in Decatur (TX) on July 17, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 3, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Wise County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Ree Jones Wallace<1>
Guinn Williams (Actor)
- Full name: Guinn Terrell Williams
- He was born in Decatur (TX) on April 26, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on June 6, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Sycamore. Both communities are located in Wise County.
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guinn Williams<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 Sycamore to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.