Find A Grave - The Andy Griffith Show

Baer, Parley b. August 5, 1914 d. November 22, 2002
Actor. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was a veteran character performer of more then 40 films and countless televisions shows. He began his career on radio in the 1940s, being featured on programs such as "A Tooth for Paul Revere", "Dragnet", "Lux Radio Theatre", "The Whistler" and many more. For TV, his credits included "Ozzie and Harriet", "Gunsmoke", "The Rifleman" "Green Acres", "Hogan's Heroes", "Dukes of Hazard" and his role as Mayor Stoner on the "The Andy Griffith Show", series. He...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Gardens of Heritage, Lot 1101
Bavier, Frances Elizabeth b. December 14, 1902 d. December 6, 1989
Actress, most noted for her performance as "Aunt Bee" on the Andy Griffith Show TV series. She appeared in 10 films and 4 television series. Born in New York City, she began her acting career in April 1925, on Broadway, in the play "The Poor Nut." During World War II, she travelled with the USO to entertain troops in the Pacific. In 1951, she got her first film role, that of Mrs Barley in the movie, "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Her last movie was in 1974, in "Benji" where she was the woman...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson)
Oakwood Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Plot: Section 2, Part 6, lot 3
Corsaut, Aneta b. November 3, 1933 d. November 6, 1995
Actress. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, Corseaut made her feature film debut appearing opposite Steve McQueen in the cult favorite ‘The Blob’ in 1958. In 1964 she landed the recurring role of Helen Crump in ‘The Andy Griffith Show’. It is the role for which she is probably best remembered. Other television apperences included that of Nurse Bradley on ‘House Calls’ during the late 1970s and early 1980s, as well as guest roles in dozens of television shows including ‘Emergency’, ‘Gunsmoke’, ‘Hart to...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Block G (Graceland), Section 651. right next to curb marker 6583.
Dodson, Jack b. May 16, 1931 d. September 16, 1994
Motion picture and television actor. Well-known as 'Howard Sprague,' the "momma's boy" county clerk of Mayberry on "The Andy Griffith Show." He later reprised the role on "Mayberry R.F.D." His credits include 6 films, 9 television roles, and 14 television guest appearances. (Bio by: Tina Urban)
Cause of death: Heart failure.
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Elliott, Dick b. April 30, 1886 d. December 22, 1961
Prolific motion picture and television actor. He played the role of 'Mayor Pike' on The Andy Griffith Show (1960). (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Section H, L-101
Griffith, Andy Samuel b. June 1, 1926 d. July 3, 2012
Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal as 'Sheriff Andy Taylor' in the 1960s television series "The Andy Griffith Show" and Attorney 'Ben Matlock' in the 1980s series "Matlock." He began his career as a stand up comedian before landing a staring role in the Broadway production of "No Time for Sergeants" (1955) for which he earned a Tony nomination. He later appeared as 'Pvt. Will Stockdale' in the 1958 film version along with lifelong friend and actor [Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Griffith Family Estate, Roanoke Island, Dare County, North Carolina, USA
Hartman, Paul b. March 1, 1904 d. October 2, 1973
Actor. Born in San Francisco, California, he was best remembered for the role of Emmett Clark on the "Andy Griffith Show" TV series. He began his career as a comic stage performer with his wife Grace as the dancing team The Hartmans, appearing in several in several Broadway hits during the 1930s and 1940s. The Hartmans also had their own TV series by the same name from 1953 1955. His other television credits include "The Twilight Zone", "Ben Casey", "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour", "Petticoat...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
Knotts, Don b. July 21, 1924 d. February 24, 2006
Actor, Comedian. Born Jesse Donald Knotts in Morgantown, West Virginia, he is best known for his roles as 'Deputy Barney Fife' in the 1960s television series the "Andy Griffith Show," and as landlord 'Ralph Furley' from the late 1970s television situation comedy series "Three's Company." He began his career as a ventriloquist and comedian in his local hometown of Morgantown. Following an unsuccessful career launch in New York, he returned home to attend West Virginia University. He entered the...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.)
Cause of death: Complications of lung cancer
Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Leonard (Bershad), Sheldon b. February 22, 1907 d. January 10, 1997
Actor, director and producer. Directed and produced shows that include "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "I Spy," "Make Room for Daddy," "My World and Welcome to It" and "The Andy Griffith Show." Won five Emmy Awards for his work and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1992. Also received a lifetime membership into the Director's Guild of America in 1995. Fondly remembered as Nick the Bartender in the classic "It's A Wonderful Life." (Bio by: Elizabeth)
Cause of death: Natural causes
Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Courts of the Book, Outer Lawn, Block 6, Plot 1000, Grave 8
GPS coordinates: 33.9795990, -118.3878326 (hddd.dddd)
Lindsey, George b. December 17, 1928 d. May 6, 2012
Actor. Fondly remembered for playing Goober Pyle in the TV series "The Andy Griffith Show" (1964 to 1968) and "Mayberry R.F.D." (1968 to 1971). Raised in the impoverished town of Jasper, Alabama, he became captivated by movies at an early age and spent a great deal of time at the neighborhood theater. He had a particular fondness for William "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd. He caught the acting bug during his teens, after watching a production of "Oklahoma!", but it would be athletics which first...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Oak Hill Cemetery, Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, USA
McNear, Howard b. January 27, 1905 d. January 3, 1969
American stage, motion picture, and television actor of the 1950s and 60s. Fondly remembered for his portrayal of 'Floyd the Barber' on the classic 1960s TV series "The Andy Griffith Show." He also played 'Andy the Barber' on "Leave it to Beaver." (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Complications of stroke
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Columbarium Mausoleum, Section 323, Row A, Column 12
Meredith, Cheerio b. July 12, 1890 d. December 25, 1964
Actress. A popular character performer, her career began late in her senior years with roles on television and motion pictures in the 1940s to 1960s. Among her film credits were "A Fig Leaf for Eve" (1944), "The Fat Man" (1951), "The Legend of Tom Dooley" (1959), "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" (1962) and "Sex and the Single Girl" (1964). For television, she was a regular on "Rawhide", "Bonanza", "The Dick Van Dyke Show", "Petticoat Junction" and "The Andy Griffith Show". (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Homeward, Lot 4522
GPS coordinates: 34.1509819, -118.3209305 (hddd.dddd)
Morris, Howard b. September 4, 1919 d. May 21, 2005
Character Comic Actor, Voice Actor and Director. During his decades long career, Howard Morris was heard more than seen as he was either performing as a voice actor or working behind the camera. Mainly a television director, he guided episodes of "The Andy Griffith Show" "The Dick Van Dyke Show" "Hogan's Heroes" "Get Smart" "Bewitched" and feature films "With Six You Get Eggroll" and "Don't Drink the Water." His raspy voice was used in hundreds of cartoons...Beetle Bailey and General...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)
Cause of death: Natural causes
Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Laurel Gardens Wall Crypt E-450
Prince (Upchurch), Jack (Jack Trevathian) b. January 19, 1920 d. January 8, 1994
Actor. Born Jack Trevathian Upchurch, he was trained in singing at an early age and appeared on many Broadway musicals in the early 1950s. In 1954, he broke into the television scene singing on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" and later on the Johnny Carson Show". His other TV credits include "The Buick-Berle Show", "The Danny Thomas Show", "Nashville Now!" and was most remembered for his role as Rafe Hollister on "The Andy Griffith Show". (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, USA
Pyle, Denver Dell b. May 11, 1920 d. December 25, 1997
Actor. Born in Bethune, Colorado, after serving in the US Navy in World War II, he began performing in amateur theater productions and made his big screen debut in "The guilt of Janet Ames" (1947). A veteran of many films, he had a close association with actor John Wayne appearing in his films such as "The Horse Soldiers" (1959), "The Alamo" (1960), "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962) and "Cahill U.S. Marshall" (1973). For television, his credits include "Route 66", "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza"...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Forreston Cemetery, Forreston, Ellis County, Texas, USA
Smith, Harold 'Hal' b. August 24, 1916 d. January 28, 1994
American screen, television, and voice actor of the 1940s through the 1990s. Widely recognized for his portrayal of 'Otis Campbell' on "The Andy Griffith Show" of the 1960s. (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Mausoleum, main entrance level
GPS coordinates: 34.0180206, -118.4751587 (hddd.dddd)
Soule, Olan b. February 1, 1909 d. February 1, 1994
Actor. Born in La Harpe, Illinois, he was a brilliant character performer in hundreds of films, radio and television shows. He began his career in 1926, on radio performing for 11 years in the daytime soap opera "Bachelor's Children" and later on the evening radio show "First Nighter" in the 1940s. Also during this time, he was a leading radio actor on many other shows plus voiceovers for commercials and cartoons. His biggest success came with the advent of television where he was a regular on...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Plot: Enduring Faith, Lot 3098
GPS coordinates: 34.1479111, -118.3241119 (hddd.dddd)
Summers, Hope b. June 7, 1896 d. June 22, 1979
Motion picture and television actress. She is most remembered for her work on "The Andy Griffith Show." Her character went through a variety of names, such as 'Bertha Edwards' and 'Clara Johnson' before the producers finally settled on 'Clara Edwards.' In addition to TV appearaces, she appeared in movies such as "Edge Of Eternity," "Inherit The Wind," "Parrish," "Spencer's Mountain," "The Ghost And Mr. Chicken," and "Rosemary's Baby." Her television appearances included "The Rifleman," "...[Read More] (Bio by: Craig Alan)
Mountain View Cemetery*, Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
*This location is unconfirmed or in dispute.
Treen, Mary b. March 27, 1907 d. July 20, 1989
Actress in Film and Televison. Probably best remembered as Cousin Tilly in the Frank Capra Classic "Its A Wonderful Life." On Televison she played Hilda the Nurse on "The Joey Bishop Show." She had several guest starring roles, including playing 'Rose,' the Taylor's former maid on the pilot episode of "The Andy Griffith Show," and as Roscoe P. Coltrane's 'Aunt Clara' on "The Dukes of Hazzard." (Bio by: David)
Cremated, Ashes scattered
Wright, Will b. March 26, 1894 d. June 19, 1962
Actor. He was born in San Francisco, California. He was a familiar character actor, who appeared in over 200 films. He played in "The Richest Man in Town" (1941), "Bambi" (1942) (voice of friend owl), "Rhapsody in Blue" (1945) as Rachmaninoff, "The Blue Dahlia" (1946), "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" (1948), "They Live By Night" (1948), "Little Women" (1949), "All The King's Men" (1949), "Adam's Rib" (1949), "People Will Talk" (1951), as the miser uncle of Jeanne Crain, "Niagara" (1953)...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Solano County, California, USA

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