Notable Births & Deaths for Marietta ...

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

• Eleanor Collins     (Jazz singer, TV host, Civic Leader)
  • Born: Elnora Ruth Procter
  • She was born in Edmonton (AB) on November 21, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Surrey (BC) on March 3, 2024 (a Sunday) at the age of 104. We don't have any burial details.
  • Surrey is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eleanor Collins<1>
• Andrew McLaglen     (Director)
  • He was born in London (England) on July 28, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Friday Harbor (WA) on August 30, 2014 (a Saturday) at the age of 94. We don't have any burial details.
  • Friday Harbor is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew McLaglen<1>
• Tommy Noonan     (Actor)
  • He was born in Bellingham (WA) on April 29, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on April 24, 1968 (a Wednesday) at the age of 47. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Bellingham is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southeast of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tommy Noonan<1>
• James Tilton Pickett     (Artist)
  • He was born in Bellingham (WA) on December 31, 1857 (a Thursday) and died in Portland (OR) on August 28, 1889 (a Wednesday) at the age of 31. He is buried at River View Cemetery (Multnomah County, Oregon).
  • Bellingham is located 5 miles [8 km] to the southeast of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Tilton Pickett<1>
• Chuck Rayner     (Professional Hockey)
  • Full name: Claude Earl Rayner
  • He was born in Sutherland (SK) on August 11, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Langley (BC) on October 5, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Victory Memorial Park (British Columbia).
  • Langley is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Chuck Rayner<1>
• Charles Murrell 'Charley' Schanz     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Anacortes (WA) on June 18, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on May 28, 1992 (a Thursday) at the age of 72. He is buried at East Lawn Memorial Park (Sacramento County, California).
  • Anacortes is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Murrell 'Charley' Schanz<1>
• Alberta Slim     (Country singer)
  • Born: Eric C. Edwards
  • He was born in Wiltshire (England) on February 2, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Surrey (BC) on November 26, 2005 (a Saturday) at the age of 95. He is buried at Victory Memorial Park (British Columbia).
  • Surrey is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Marietta.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alberta Slim<1>