Zita (Randall County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Zita ...

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

John Milton Ayers (Professional football)
- He was born in Carrizo Springs (TX) on April 14, 1953 (a Tuesday) and died in Canyon (TX) on October 2, 1995 (a Monday).
- Carrizo Springs is located in Dimmit County, Texas.
- Canyon is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Zita. Both communities are located in Randall County.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southwest of Zita. The cemetery is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Milton Ayers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Dreamland Cemetery
Cyd Charisse (Dancer, actress)
- Born: Tula Ellice Finklea
- She was born in Amarillo (TX) on March 8, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 17, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cyd Charisse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Hillside Memorial Park
Jorja Curtright (Actress)
- She was born in Amarillo (TX) on August 14, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 11, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jorja Curtright<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Westwood Memorial Park
Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Hammond (IN) on May 4, 1919 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 3, 1973 (a Sunday).
- Hammond is located in Lake County, Indiana.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southwest of Zita. The cemetery is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorrance Wilhelm 'Dory' Funk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Dreamland Cemetery
Rick Douglas Husband (Astronaut, pilot, USAF)
- He was born in Amarillo (TX) on July 12, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Over Texas, killed when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry on February 1, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Zita.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Douglas Husband<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Llano Cemetery
Carolyn Jones (Actress)
- Full name: Carolyn Sue Jones
- She was born in Amarillo (TX) on April 28, 1930 (a Monday) and died in West Hollywood (CA) on August 3, 1983 (a Wednesday).
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carolyn Jones<1>
Buddy Wayne Knox (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Happy (TX) on July 20, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Bremerton (WA) on February 14, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Happy is located in Swisher County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Zita (which is located in Randall County).
- Bremerton is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southwest of Zita. The cemetery is located in Randall County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Wayne Knox<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Dreamland Cemetery
Dick Murdoch (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on August 16, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 16, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County, Texas.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Zita. The cemetery is located in Potter County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Murdoch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Memorial Park Cemetery
Kay Noble-Bell (Professional wrestler)
- She was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on October 15, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on April 27, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County, Missouri.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of her death, she was 65.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Zita. The cemetery is located in Potter County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Noble-Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Memorial Park Cemetery
Ricky Henry Romero (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on May 24, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on January 15, 2006 (a Sunday).
- San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Zita.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Henry Romero<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Llano Cemetery
Francis Field 'Frank' Saucier (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leslie (MO) on May 28, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on March 3, 2025 (a Monday).
- Leslie is located in Franklin County, Missouri.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Zita.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Field 'Frank' Saucier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Llano Cemetery
Amarillo Slim (Professional poker)
- Born: Thomas Austin Preston, Jr.
- He was born in Johnson (AR) on December 31, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on April 29, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Johnson is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Zita.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Amarillo Slim<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Llano Cemetery
Terry Stafford (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Terry LaVerne Stafford
- He was born in Hollis (OK) on November 22, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on March 17, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Hollis is located in Harmon County, Oklahoma.
- Amarillo is located nearby and to the north of Zita.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Llano Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Zita.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Stafford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Llano Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Llano Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zita to Llano Cemetery

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.