Deaths in the 1970s

Johnny Gooch

1897–1975 (age 78)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Johnny Gooch was an American professional baseball player who played as a catcher in the early 20th century.

Edwin V. Champion

1890–1976 (age 86)

Springdale Cemetery

Edwin V. Champion was an American man who lived from 1890 to 1976.

Warren Switzer

1925–1972 (age 47)

Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery

Warren Switzer was an American man who lived from 1925 to 1972.

Mayme Stocker

1875–1972 (age 97)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Mayme Stocker was an American woman who lived from 1875 to 1972.

Hortense Bigelow

1906–1979 (age 73)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Hortense Bigelow was an American woman who lived from 1906 to 1979.

Marcia Trimble

1965–1975 (age 10)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Marcia Trimble was a young Nashville resident whose disappearance in 1975 became a notable missing person case.

Hank Fort

1914–1973 (age 59)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Hank Fort was an American man from Nashville who lived from 1914 to 1973.

Herbert D. Riley

1904–1973 (age 69)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Herbert D. Riley was a United States Navy officer who served during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Levin H. Campbell, Jr.

1886–1976 (age 90)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Levin H. Campbell, Jr. was a United States Navy officer who served his country during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Pedro del Valle

1893–1978 (age 85)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Pedro del Valle was a Puerto Rican-born military officer who served in the United States Marine Corps and rose to the ra...

Thomas H. Robbins, Jr.

1900–1972 (age 72)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Thomas H. Robbins, Jr. was a United States Naval Academy graduate who served as a naval officer during the early-to-mid ...

William E. Verge

1901–1973 (age 72)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

William E. Verge was a United States Naval Academy graduate and naval officer who served his country in the early-to-mid...

Phil King

1936–1973 (age 37)

Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Phil King was an American country music singer and musician known for his contributions to bluegrass and country music.

Stoney Cooper

1918–1977 (age 59)

Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Stoney Cooper was an American country and bluegrass musician known for his fiddle playing and performances.

Tommy Jackson

1926–1979 (age 53)

Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Tommy Jackson was an American country music session musician and fiddler who played on numerous hit recordings.

Amelia Laskey

1885–1973 (age 88)

Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

Amelia Laskey was an American ornithologist and naturalist known for her contributions to bird research and conservation...

Henry Dickinson Lindsley

1895–1973 (age 78)

Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

Henry Dickinson Lindsley was an American educator and civic leader who contributed to his community's development.

Mattie Caruth

1908–1972 (age 64)

Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

Mattie Caruth was an American philanthropist and civic leader known for her charitable work and community involvement.

Georgie Fonda Schneider

1884–1970 (age 86)

Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery

Georgie Fonda Schneider was an American woman active in civic and social circles during the late 19th and early 20th cen...

Duane Allman

1946–1971 (age 25)

Rose Hill Cemetery

Duane Allman was an American rock and blues guitarist and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, a pioneering Sout...

David W. Stewart

1887–1974 (age 87)

Logan Park Cemetery

David W. Stewart was an American educator and community leader from Kentucky who contributed to local civic development.

Eugene Black

1879–1975 (age 96)

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Eugene Black was an American banker and financial executive who served as chairman of the World Bank.

Berry Oakley

1948–1972 (age 24)

Rose Hill Cemetery

Berry Oakley was an American rock and blues bassist and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, a pioneering Southe...

Anna Mullikin

1893–1975 (age 82)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Anna Mullikin was an American woman from Baltimore active in civic and social circles during the late 19th and early 20t...

E. Stanley Jones

1884–1973 (age 89)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

E. Stanley Jones (1884–1973) was an American Methodist missionary and theologian known for his work in India and inter...

Sally Lucas Jean

1878–1971 (age 93)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Sally Lucas Jean (1878–1971) was a Maryland resident whose life spanned nearly a century.

Mabel Lossing Jones

1878–1978 (age 100)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Mabel Lossing Jones (1878–1978) lived a century-long life.

Sarah Caroline Foust

1916–1976 (age 60)

Cedar Hill Cemetery

Sarah Caroline Foust (1916–1976) was a 20th-century resident of an unspecified location.

Raymond Tucker

1896–1970 (age 74)

Calvary Cemetery

Raymond Tucker (1896–1970) was a St. Louis-based figure from the early 20th century.

Harry B. Jarrett

1898–1974 (age 76)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Harry B. Jarrett (1898–1974) was a Valley Forge resident with military connections.

Lyman Perry

1897–1975 (age 78)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Lyman Perry (1897–1975) was an Andover resident with apparent naval service.

Alexander G. B. Grosvenor

1927–1978 (age 51)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Alexander G. B. Grosvenor (1927–1978) was a Washington, D.C. resident with naval affiliations.

Elizabeth Gilmer Tyler Miles

1885–1976 (age 91)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Elizabeth Gilmer Tyler Miles (1885–1976) was a woman with naval family connections.

Billy De Wolfe

1907–1974 (age 67)

Mount Wollaston Cemetery

Billy De Wolfe (1907–1974) was a Quincy-based entertainer and actor.

Bob Gallagher

1928–1977 (age 49)

Mount Wollaston Cemetery

Bob Gallagher (1928–1977) was a 20th-century resident of the Boston area.

Helen Howe

1905–1975 (age 70)

Mount Wollaston Cemetery

Helen Howe (1905–1975) was an American writer and performer known for her monologues.

Henry Vose Greenough

1883–1976 (age 93)

Mount Wollaston Cemetery

Henry Vose Greenough (1883–1976) was a Boston-area resident from a prominent family.

Martin Branner

1888–1970 (age 82)

Maple Grove Cemetery

Martin Branner (1888–1970) was a New York City-based cartoonist and comic strip creator.

Ethel Roosevelt Derby

1891–1977 (age 86)

Youngs Memorial Cemetery

Ethel Roosevelt Derby (1891–1977) was the daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt.

Stephen Sanford

1898–1977 (age 79)

Green Hill Cemetery

Stephen Sanford was an American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1898 to 1977.

Grace Stackpole Lockwood

1893–1971 (age 78)

Youngs Memorial Cemetery

Grace Stackpole Lockwood was an American woman who lived from 1893 to 1971.

George Kenner

1888–1971 (age 83)

Lawnview Memorial Park

George Kenner was a man from Schwabsoien who lived from 1888 to 1971.

Isabel la Negra

1901–1974 (age 73)

Cementerio Civil de Ponce

Isabel la Negra was a Puerto Rican performer and cultural figure who lived from 1901 to 1974.

Nicholas Ray

1911–1979 (age 68)

Oak Grove Cemetery

Nicholas Ray was an American film and television director known for his influential works from 1911 to 1979.

Frazier Reams

1897–1971 (age 74)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Frazier Reams was an American diplomat and government official who lived from 1897 to 1971.

George Mardikian

1903–1977 (age 74)

Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery

George Mardikian was an Armenian-American restaurateur and cookbook author who lived from 1903 to 1977.

Tiny Broadwick

1893–1978 (age 85)

Henderson

Tiny Broadwick was an American parachutist and stunt performer who lived from 1893 to 1978.

Victor Maghakian

1915–1977 (age 62)

Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery

Victor Maghakian was an Armenian-American businessman who lived from 1915 to 1977.

Walter Mitchell

1876–1971 (age 95)

Trinity Cathedral

Walter Mitchell was an American clergyman and religious leader who lived from 1876 to 1971.

Bienvenido Garcia Perez

1900–1972 (age 72)

Key West Cemetery

Bienvenido Garcia Perez was a Cuban-American resident of Key West who lived from 1900 to 1972.