Find A Grave - Tarrant County

Abbott, Darrell 'Dimebag Darrell' b. August 20, 1966 d. December 8, 2004
Rock Musician. A native of Dallas, Texas, he was the lead guitarist for the influential heavy metal group "Pantera". The band, popular from it's beginning in 1982 up through the 2000s, released several albums over their more than 20 year career, and had signature songs such as "Mouth For War", "Walk", "This Love", and "Cemetery Gates". After the breakup of that band, Abbott joined the heavy metal group "Damageplan", which gained a following largely due to his musical notoriety from his Pantera...[Read More]
Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Lakeside Estates, family plot
Ames, Adrienne b. August 3, 1903 d. May 31, 1947
Actress. Born Adrienne Ruth McClure, she played in films such as "The Death Kiss," "George White's Scandals" and "The Road to Reno." Married for a time to actor Bruce Cabot, she leaves films business in 1941 and becomes a commentator on a New York City radio station, interviewing celebrities and dispensing beauty suggestions. (Bio by: MC)
Cause of death: Cancer
Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Buried next to her sister Gladys McClure in the family plot.
Arnold, Maj. Ripley A. b. January 17, 1817 d. September 6, 1853
US Military Figure. Founder of Fort Worth, Texas. Arnold graduated from West Point Academy in 1838, and fought in the Seminole Indian War and in the War with Mexico. He served as major under General William J. Worth and participated in the capture of Mexico City. In 1849 Major Arnold founded Camp Worth overlooking the Trinity River, naming it in honor of the recently deceased General Worth; later that year it was designated as Fort Worth, the nucleus of the present city. He was killed by Dr...[Read More] (Bio by: David R. Cheesman, Sen.)
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Ballew, Smith b. January 21, 1902 d. May 2, 1984
Singer, Actor and Bandleader. He worked with a number of bandleaders including Ted Weems, Hal Kemp, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. In 1929 he organized the Smith Ballew Orchestra, and in the same year he signed his first recording contract. He appeared in twenty four films, 1936-50 including "Under Arizona Skies" (1946) and "The Red Badge of Courage" (1951).
Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Section 26 Lot 38
Bell, Charles Keith b. April 18, 1853 d. April 23, 1913
US Congressman. Elected to represent Texas' 27th and 8th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1893 to 1897. (Bio by: Russ Dodge)
Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Section 11, Lot 1
GPS coordinates: 32.4622116, -97.2081299 (hddd.dddd)
Beneke, Tex (Gordon Lee) b. February 12, 1914 d. May 30, 2000
Big Band Singer, Musician, Actor. A saxophone player and singer, he preformed in the Ben Young Orchestra from 1935 to 1937 before joining the legendary Glenn Miller band in 1938. His vocal work includes "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo," "Chattanooga Choo Choo," and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree." Tex started his own band called 'Tex Beneke and His Orchestra.' In 1946, Glenn Miller's widow made a request that Tex take over leadership of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He starred in the television...[Read More]
Cause of death: Respiratory arrest
Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Bowman, Euday Louis b. November 9, 1887 d. May 26, 1949
Ragtime Composer. His best known song was the classic 12th Street Rag, which he wrote about his experience in Kansas City, Kansas copyrighted in 1914. It did not become popular until 1948 when it was recorded by Walter "Pee Wee" Hunt. Other songs written by Bowman including "Fort Worth Blues," were never published.
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Bragan, Bobby b. October 30, 1917 d. January 21, 2010
Major League Baseball Player, Manager. For seven seasons (1940 to 1944, 1947 to 1948), he played at the shortstop, catcher and third base positions with the Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers. Born Robert Randall Bragan, he made his big league debut with the Phillies on April 16, 1940. He enjoyed his most successful season the following year, when he appeared in 154 games, recording 140 hits, while driving in 69 runs. His career yielded to his service in the United States Military...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Bruton, Stephen b. 1948 d. May 9, 2009
Musician, Actor. One of the most highly regarded sidemen of his time, known as "the guitar player's guitar player". In the 1970s he began playing for Kris Kristofferson, going on to record with such industry notables as Willie Nelson, Bob Dlyan, Bonnie Raitt, Hal Ketchum, Waylon Jennings, Patty loveless, Jimmy Buffett and numerous others. As a solo artist, his albums included "What It Is" (1993), "Right on Time" (1995), "Nothing But the Truth" (1999), "Spirit World" (2002) and "From the Five"...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Cancer
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Byrne, James J. b. 1841 d. August 13, 1880
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to New York at an early age. When the Civil War began, in support of the Union he enlisted as a Private into Company I, 11th New York Infantry in May, 1861. Showing leadership and courage in battle, he was commissioned a First Lieutenant and appointed adjutant of the 163rd New York Infantry in July, 1862. In February, 1864, he was appointed Colonel of the 18th New York Cavalry, part of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks' Army of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: At Rear Of Cemetery
GPS coordinates: 32.4590988, -97.1969376 (hddd.dddd)
Carswell, Horace Seaver b. July 16, 1916 d. October 26, 1944
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Major in the 308th Bombardment Group. He was awarded the CMOH for his heroism and bravery over the South China Sea on October 26, 1944. His citation reads "He piloted a B-24 bomber in a one-plane strike against a Japanese convoy in the South China Sea on the night of 26 October 1944. Taking the enemy force of 12 ships escorted by at least 2 destroyers by surprise, he made...[Read More]
Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Carswell Park, To Right Of Entrance
Carter, Amon
Businessman. Publishing magnate, art collector, and philanthropist.
Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Family Crypt, Garden of Devotion
Cliburn, Rildia Bee O'Bryan b. 1896 d. 1994
Entertainer. A star in her own right, she was the mother of pianist Van Cliburn.
Cause of death: Old age
Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Mausoleum
Cliburn, Van (Harvey Lavan) b. July 12, 1934 d. February 27, 2013
Pianist, Recording Artist and International Celebrity. His winning the quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow in 1958, at the height of the Cold War, made him a figure on the world stage and led to a thaw in U.S.-Soviet relations. Founded the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, a quadrennial competition hosted by the Van Cliburn Foundation, whose prestige now rivals that of the Tchaikovsky Competition. Retired from public life in the 1970s upon the death of...[Read More] (Bio by: John Andrew Prime)
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Cornish IV., Frank b. September 24, 1967 d. August 22, 2008
Professional Football Player. He played at the center and guard positions for six seasons (1990 to 1995) in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles. He was a member of two Super Bowl championship teams (Super Bowl XXVII in 1993 and Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994) with the Cowboys. He achieved All-American status during his collegiate years at UCLA. Cornish was selected by the Chargers in the 6th round...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Courtright, Timothy 'Jim Longhair' d. February 8, 1887
Western Lawman. Born Timothy Isaiah Courtright, in 1848 at Sangamon County, Illinois, he had a reputation as being fast with a gun. He was at various times a jailer, hired killer, private detective and racketeer. In 1876, he was elected the first US Marshal of Fort Worth, Texas and inherited the task of cleaning up the un-ruled city. He became known for his long hair, it is believed that he killed at least five men during altercations and shootouts. During this time, he also used his badge as a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Culberson, Charles Allen b. June 10, 1855 d. March 19, 1925
Governor of Texas, US Senator. Born in Dadeville, Alabama, he moved to Texas in 1856 with his family. He attended Virginia Military Institute, graduated in 1874, studied law at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville (1876 to 1877), was admitted to the bar in Daingerfield, Texas in 1877, and began his law practice in Jefferson, moving to Dallas in 1887. Culberson's political career began when he was elected and served as Attorney General of Texas (1890 to 1895). Elected as the 21st...[Read More] (Bio by: Hallie Garrison)
Oakwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Davis, Anna Carter b. February 15, 1917 d. March 5, 2004
Gospel Singer. The wife of Louisiana Governor Jimmie "The Singing Governor" Davis, and longtime country and gospel singer, she was one of the original members of "The Chuck Wagon Gang." (Bio by: Laurie)
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Donohue, Pete b. November 5, 1900 d. February 23, 1988
Major League Baseball Player. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-hander was a three-time 20-game winner with the Cincinnati Reds. The product of Texas Christian University joined the Reds in 1921 and was soon a star pitcher. He was 18-9 in 1922 with a 3.12 earned run average for 242 innings and 18 complete games in 30 starts. The following year he went 21-15 with a 3.38 ERA for 274 innings and 19 complete games in 36 starts. He was 16-9 and a 3.60 ERA in 1924 and led the league with 27 complete...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons)
Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Elliott, Lawrence C. b. November 16, 1901 d. May 15, 1970
Aviation Pioneer. Born in Greenville, Texas, while in high school he built an experimental airplane. In 1924, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, earned awards in air races and became a U.S. Army flight Instructor. After his time in the service, he began a career with the Aeronautics Branch of the US Department of Commerce and was stationed at Southwest Regional Headquarters in Fort Worth for 25 years. He was instrumental in marking domestic flight routes, developing...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Greenwood Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
Plot: Garden of Devotion

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