Notable Births & Deaths for Turney ...

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

• 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 nearby and to the northwest of Turney.
  • Centerville is located in Leon County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 95.
  • He is buried at Concord Cemetery, which is located in Leon County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Concord Cemetery<1>
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• Al Dexter     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Dexter<1>
  • 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 nearby and to the northwest of Turney.
  • Denton is located in Denton County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, which is located in Denton County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park<1>
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• Oscar Dugey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Dugey<1>
  • He was born in Palestine (TX) on October 25, 1888 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 1, 1966 (a Saturday).
  • Palestine is located in Anderson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Turney (which is located in Cherokee County).
  • Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
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• Harry Hickox     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Hickox<1>
  • He was born in Big Springs (TX) on October 22, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1994 (a Friday).
  • Big Springs is located in Rusk County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Turney (which is located in Cherokee County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Jack Pepper     (Actor)
  • Born: Edward Jackson Culpepper
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Pepper<1>
  • He was born in Palestine (TX) on June 14, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 1, 1979 (a Sunday).
  • Palestine is located in Anderson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Turney (which is located in Cherokee County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He 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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