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• Elliott, William 'Wild Bill'    b. October 16, 1904  d. November 26, 1965
  Actor. He was the most prolific B Western performer in Hollywood history. William "Wild Bill" Elliot in a career that lasted over 30 years, appeared in over 170 films as a supporting or a lead actor. Elliott hit his stride making dozens of Westerns which landed him a top money earner in the period 1940-1954. He was born Gordon Nance on a ranch in Pattonsburg, Missouri to a father who was commissioner at the Kansas City stockyards. Gordon grew up as a riding, roping, cattle busting youngster...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
  Palm Desert Memorial, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Eternity Mausoleum, Row E, Niche 2011
   
• Fatu, Eddie (Edward)   b. March 28, 1973  d. December 4, 2009
  Professional Wrestler. Member of the Anoa'i wrestling family and frequently worked as a part of a tag team, variously named The Island Boyz, the Samoan Gangstas, and 3-Minute Warning, with his cousin Matt Anoa'i. During Fatu's first stint with WWE, he was known as Jamal and Matt was billed as Rosey. In late 2005, Fatu returned to WWE. Repackaged under the ring name "Umaga", Fatu went undefeated for many months on WWE's Raw brand throughout much of 2006, before suffering his first defeat under...[Read More]
  Cause of death: Heart attack
  Davis Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   
• Foxx (Sanford), Redd (John Elroy)    b. December 9, 1922  d. October 11, 1991
  Memorable comedian and television actor, best known for his role as junkman 'Fred G. Sanford' in the popular 1970's comedy "Sanford and Son," notorious for his frank, tell-it-like-it-is style and joking about everything from sex to color barriers, he brought taboo issues in the open. During his career Redd Foxx broke new ground for minorities and comedians alike. He was born John Elroy Sanford into poverty in St. Louis, Missouri in Dec. of 1922. At age thirteen Foxx dropped out of school and...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
  Cause of death: Heart attack
  Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Devotion Section, Lawn Space 4091, 311 G. Just inside the main entrance and on the left...towards the middle of the section
  GPS coordinates: 36.0536003, -115.1183014 (hddd.dddd)
   
• Fuller, Dolores   b. March 10, 1923  d. May 9, 2011
  Actress, Songwriter. She is remembered for starring in some of Ed Wood's low-budget 'classics' as well as for writing songs sung by Elvis Presley in his movies. Born Dolores Eble she was raised in Hollywood from age 10 and was first seen on the silver screen as an extra in Frank Capra's 1934 "It Happened One Night". A professional model from age 16 she was Dinah's 'double' in the "Dinah Shore Show" and modeled on the set of "Queen for a Day"; begining a romantic relationship with actor and...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
  Palm Memorial Park (Green Valley), Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Garden of Inspiration, space 4212
   
• Gans, Danny    b. October 25, 1956  d. May 1, 2009
  Entertainer. In his time he was the highest paid performer on the Las Vegas strip. Gans was a headlining act at the Las Vegas Mirage Hotel and Casino for nearly a decade before beginning a run at the Encore Theater in February 2009. He appeared briefly on Broadway in November 1995, in his one man act of "The Man of Many Voices," before moving to Las Vegas in 1996. In 2008, he was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year for the 11th straight year. An all-American baseball prospect out of Cal...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
  Cause of death: acute hydromorphone toxicity
  Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Meditation Columbarium, next to his parents
   
• Gaylord (Fredianelli), Ron (Ronald)    b. June 12, 1931  d. January 25, 2004
  Singer, Songwriter. Part of the Detroit group "The Gaylords," Ron had 10 top 10 records. Better known by his stage name, "Ron Gaylord," he first teamed up in 1949 with Burt Holiday, who needed someone to perform between acts during plays. Later, as The Gaylords, they teamed up to play in local nightblubs before recording their first top-10 single, "Tell Me You're Mine," in 1953, which was their first Gold Record. In 1954, they recorded chart toppers, "From the Vine Came the Grape" and "The...[Read More] (Bio by: Always with Love)
  Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   
• Gonzales, Pancho    b. May 9, 1928  d. July 3, 1995
  Legendary Tennis Player. He won consecutive U.S. Championships in 1947-48 before turning pro at 21; dominated pro tour from 1950-61; in 1969 at age 41, played longest Wimbledon match ever (5:12), beating Charlie Pasarell 22-24, 1-6, 16-14, 6-3, 11-9. "Next to Jackie Robinson, Pancho Gonzales was the most competitive athlete I've ever known," said sports broadcaster, Howard Cosell. (Bio by: Ron Buchinski)
  Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Resurrection Garden, Space 616, Row C
   
• Gragson, Oran K.    b. February 14, 1911  d. October 7, 2002
  Las Vegas Mayor. Like many young men during the Great Depression, he found himself riding the rails in search of employment. He landed in Las Vegas, briefly working on the construction of Hoover Dam. Several jobs later, he had saved up enough money to open an appliance store. At the time, corruption was rampant in the police department, and officers broke into his store on several occasions to help themselves to televisions. Outraged, he ran for public office and was elected mayor in 1959...[Read More] (Bio by: Miracle Mile Tim)
  Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Lakeside Mausoleum, Inside Corridor
   
• Greenspun, Hank    b. August 27, 1909  d. July 22, 1989
  Newspaper Publisher, Real Estate Entrepreneur. He was a pivotal figure in Nevada politics and history. He started out as publicity agent for the fledgling Flamingo Hotel, operated by Ben "Bugsy" Siegel. In 1949, he bought a struggling newspaper, renamed it the Las Vegas Sun, and transformed it into an independent voice in the corrupt, mob-influenced town. The Sun courageously took on red-baiting Senator Joe McCarthy of Wisconsin during the height of the Communist scare in 1952, denouncing the...[Read More] (Bio by: Miracle Mile Tim)
  Palm Valley View Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Garden of Eternal Peace
   
• Guy, Billy    b. June 20, 1936  d. November 5, 2002
  R&B/Doo-Wop Musician. A native of Attasca, Texas, he was born Frank Phillips. He was a member of the popular musical group, 'The Coasters.' A baritone, he sang on the groups 1958 hit, 'Searchin.' The group originally called, 'The Robins' originated in Los Angeles, California, before becoming the 'Coasters.' The group began recording in 1949, but became more professional in 1953 when they joined the writing team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The group who were known for there on-stage antics...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
  Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Cypress III-East
   
• Hayes, Peter Lind    b. June 25, 1915  d. April 21, 1998
  Actor. Born Joseph Conrad Lind in San Francisco, California, he appeared in films throughout the 1930s and 1960s, and had a significant career on television. For feature films, he had a critically acclaimed supporting role as August Zabladowski in "The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T" (1953). His other screen credits include "Outside of Paradise" (1938), "Playmates' (1941), "Winged Victory" (1944), "The Senator was Discreet" (1947) and "Once You Kiss a Stranger" (1969). He also with Dinah Shore was the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Cause of death: Vascular disorder
  Palm Memorial Park (Green Valley), Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Garden of Resurrection
   
• Hesse, Fred    b. 1872  d. 1941
  Las Vegas Mayor. Hesse served as the Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1930 to 1931. (Bio by: K)
  Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   
• James, Harry Haag    b. March 15, 1916  d. July 5, 1983
  Musician, Band Leader. The wartime era was crowded with big bands but Harry James with his colorful trumpet playing became one of the most popular swing bands in the nation. The group reflected the circus upbringing of its leader. The men were attired in red mess jackets, white bow ties and winged collars that went with full dress outfits. Color was the order of the day. He was born Harry Haag James in Albany, Georgia, his parents were both circus performers His father, Everette Robert...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
  Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Chapel of Eternal Peace, Remembrance section, wall crypt
   
• Johnson, Chic    b. March 5, 1896  d. February 2, 1962
  Entertainer. He was born Harold Ogden Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. He studied classical piano at the Chicago Music College but dropped out to work at area vaudeville houses as a ragtime pianist. He met John Sigvard "Ole" Olsen and they formed a two man comedy/music act. By 1918 they were one of the country's most popular vaudeville acts. In 1938 their musical revue "Hellzapoppin" made its New York debut. It went on to become one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history. They made a...[Read More]
  Cause of death: Kidney disease
  Palm Desert Memorial, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   
• Kaye, Mary    b. January 9, 1924  d. February 17, 2007
  Musician. Born Mary Kaaihue, she was descended from the Hawaiian royalty of Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's last reigning monarch. The daughter of singer Johnny "Ukulele" Kaaihue, she was an accomplished guitarist by age ten. In the early 1950s, she headed the "Mary Kaye Trio" made up of brother Norman Kaye and Frank Ross. The group began playing at Las Vegas' Frontier Casino Hotel and was a main attraction of the Las Vegas night scene. She is credited, along with Louis Prima as a founder of the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Cause of death: Heart failure
  Palm Memorial Park Northwest, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   
• Kirkwood, Jack    b. August 6, 1894  d. August 2, 1964
  Actor. He was in the films "Fancy Pants" (1950) with Bob Hope and Lucille Ball, "Never a Dull Moment" (1950), and on television was in the series "Fibber McGee and Molly" (1959) as ‘Fred Nitney', and "One Happy Family" (1961). (Bio by: Ginny M)
  Palm Desert Memorial, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Eternity, Niche 1-E
   
• Koral, Marv (Marvin) A.    b. January 3, 1926  d. January 31, 2005
  Jazz Musician. A native of Oakland Park, Illinois, he was a talented alto saxophonist and bandleader. A member of the musical group, 'Marv Koral & His All Stars, he formed the group in 1992, with trombonist Carl Fontana, bassist Carson Smith, drummer Tom Montgomery, and pianist Gus Mancuso, who had all worked with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, and Quincy Jones. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Anti-Arcraft Battalion, as an Army Sergeant. Dring the 1950s, he...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
  Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Section U, Site 149
   
• Liston, Sonny (Charles)    b. May 8, 1932  d. December 30, 1970
  Heavyweight Champion of the World 1962-1964. Sonny Liston was born in 1932 to an immense family of 25 brothers and sisters. In his youth he was arrested for Armed Robbery and learned how to box in prison. He was paroled in 1952 and had a short amateur career winning the St. Louis, Midwest, National, and International Golden Gloves titles. He turned pro in 1953 and stormed through the ranks defeating the likes of Zora Folley and Cleveland Williams with devastating knockout power. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Soorus)
  Davis Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
  Plot: Just south of the children
   
• Livingston, Cliff    b. July 2, 1930  d. March 13, 2010
  Professional Football Player. For twelve seasons (1954 to 1965), he played at the left-linebacker, right-linebacker and defensive end positions in the National Football League with the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. Born Clifford Lyman Livingston, he attended Montebello High School in California and Orange Coast Junior College before transferring to UCLA, where he concluded his collegiate football career. Signed as a non-drafted player, he appeared in 136 career...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
  Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   
• Manone, Joseph Matthews 'Wingy'    b. February 13, 1904  d. July 9, 1982
  Jazz Musician, Entertainer. He was a renowned trumpet player, singer, and bandleader known for such numbers as "Tar Paper Stomp", "Nickel in the Slot", and "Flat Foot Floogie". (Bio by: Ron Moody)
  Davis Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
   

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