Deaths in the 1980s

John Gruber

1942–1981 (age 39)

Alva Municipal Cemetery

John Gruber (1942-1981) was an Alva resident who lived 39 years.

Melvin E. Thompson

1903–1980 (age 77)

Riverview Memorial Gardens

Melvin E. Thompson was a Georgia political figure who served in state government during the mid-20th century.

Byron G. Rogers

1900–1983 (age 83)

Mount Lindo Cemetery

Byron G. Rogers was a Colorado congressman who represented his district for multiple terms in the U.S. House of Represen...

Ernest Schmidt

1911–1986 (age 75)

Goodland Cemetery

Ernest Schmidt was a Nashville-based individual whose specific occupation and accomplishments are not readily apparent f...

Henry M. Yarbrough

1884–1982 (age 98)

Owensboro Memorial Gardens

Henry M. Yarbrough was an Owensboro resident who lived to the age of 98 during the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Bill Alden

1896–1987 (age 91)

Gilliland Cemetery

Bill Alden was a New York resident who lived from 1896 to 1987.

John Elder

1894–1981 (age 87)

Tidioute Cemetery

John Elder was a Tidioute, Pennsylvania resident who lived from 1894 to 1981.

Bennett G. Gray, Jr.

1906–1980 (age 74)

Grandview Memorial Gardens

Bennett G. Gray, Jr. was a Chicago-based individual who lived during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Marvin Griffin

1907–1982 (age 75)

Oak City Cemetery

Marvin Griffin was a Georgia governor who served as the state's chief executive during the 1950s.

Vincent R. Impellitteri

1900–1987 (age 87)

Mount Saint Peter Cemetery

Vincent R. Impellitteri was a New York City mayor who served as the city's chief executive during the 1950s.

Ernest Tubb

1914–1984 (age 70)

Hermitage Memorial Gardens

Ernest Tubb was a legendary country music singer and songwriter known as the 'Texas Troubadour' who had a significant im...

William Adams Dawson

1903–1981 (age 78)

Kaysville City Cemetery

William Adams Dawson was a Utah resident who lived from 1903 to 1981.

Connor Hansen

1913–1987 (age 74)

Rock Lake Cemetery

Connor Hansen was a Freeman, South Dakota resident who lived from 1913 to 1987.

Joe Bailey Cheaney

1902–1983 (age 81)

Santa Anna Cemetery

Joe Bailey Cheaney was a Texas resident who lived from 1902 to 1983.

Robert La Tourneaux

1940–1986 (age 46)

Saint Paul Evangelical Cemetery

Robert La Tourneaux was a St. Louis resident who lived from 1940 to 1986.

Nick Bremigan

1945–1989 (age 44)

Irondequoit Cemetery

Nick Bremigan was a Philadelphia resident who lived from 1945 to 1989.

Merle Alexander

1907–1987 (age 80)

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens

Merle Alexander (1907-1987) was a resident of Rushville who lived to age 80.

Kessler R. Cannon

1915–1986 (age 71)

Juniper Haven Cemetery

Kessler R. Cannon (1915-1986) was a Portland resident who lived for 71 years.

Paul Erb

1894–1984 (age 90)

Scottdale Cemetery

Paul Erb (1894-1984) lived to age 90 and was buried in Scottdale.

Doug Kotar

1951–1983 (age 32)

Forest Lawn Gardens

Doug Kotar (1951-1983) was a Canonsburg resident who died at age 32.

Ernie Vick

1900–1980 (age 80)

Washtenong Memorial Park and Mausoleum

Ernie Vick (1900-1980) was a Toledo resident who lived for 80 years.

Fred Haefliger

1892–1988 (age 96)

Nora Cemetery

Fred Haefliger (1892-1988) lived to age 96.

Lorenzo Greene

1899–1988 (age 89)

Hawthorn Memorial Gardens

Lorenzo Greene (1899-1988) lived for 89 years.

Peggy Parish

1927–1988 (age 61)

Manning Cemetery

Peggy Parish (1927-1988) was a Manning resident and author known for children's books.

Ray Fisher

1887–1982 (age 95)

Washtenong Memorial Park and Mausoleum

Ray Fisher (1887-1982) was a Middlebury resident who lived to age 95.

Ernie Hubka

1897–1982 (age 85)

Evergreen Home Cemetery

Ernie Hubka (1897-1982) lived for 85 years.

John H. Rosswog

1904–1982 (age 78)

Pilot Butte Cemetery

John H. Rosswog (1904-1982) was a Washington resident who lived to age 78.

Dave DiFilippo

1916–1983 (age 67)

Holy Cross Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum

Dave DiFilippo (1916-1983) lived for 67 years.

Wallace West

1900–1980 (age 80)

Charlotte Memorial Gardens

Wallace West (1900-1980) was a Kentucky resident who lived for 80 years.

Alice Lon

1926–1981 (age 55)

Rosewood Park Cemetery

Alice Lon (1926-1981) was a Cooper resident and television personality who died at age 55.

Generoso Pope, Jr.

1927–1988 (age 61)

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery

Generoso Pope, Jr. (1927-1988) was a media entrepreneur and publisher who lived for 61 years.

Gertrude Polcar

1916–1988 (age 72)

Brooklyn Heights Cemetery

Gertrude Polcar (1916-1988) was a resident of Parma who was buried in Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.

John T. Clancy

1903–1985 (age 82)

Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery

John T. Clancy (1903-1985) was a Long Island City resident who was buried at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Paul Dean

1912–1981 (age 69)

Oakland Memorial Cemetery

Paul Dean (1912-1981) was a Logan County native who was buried at Oakland Memorial Cemetery.

Renz L. Jennings

1899–1983 (age 84)

Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary

Renz L. Jennings (1899-1983) was a Taylor resident who was buried at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.

Frank G. Anderson

1891–1985 (age 94)

College Station Cemetery

Frank G. Anderson (1891-1985) was a Sparta native who was buried at College Station Cemetery.

Lola Lane

1906–1981 (age 75)

Calvary Cemetery

Lola Lane (1906-1981) was a Macy resident who was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Juan Torena

1898–1983 (age 85)

Calvary Cemetery

Juan Torena (1898-1983) was a Manila native who was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

A. L. Swanson

1905–1987 (age 82)

Greenwood Cemetery

A. L. Swanson (1905-1987) was a Louisiana resident who was buried at Greenwood Cemetery.

Alto L. Adams

1899–1988 (age 89)

Harrison Cemetery

Alto L. Adams (1899-1988) was a Walton County native who was buried at Harrison Cemetery.

Chuck Bond

1914–1989 (age 75)

Woodbine Cemetery

Chuck Bond (1914-1989) was a Fairland resident who was buried at Woodbine Cemetery.

Duffy Daugherty

1915–1987 (age 72)

Calvary Cemetery

Duffy Daugherty (1915-1987) was a Susquehanna Township resident who was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Eddie McLane

1899–1980 (age 81)

Greenwood Cemetery

Eddie McLane (1899-1980) was an Alabama native who was buried at Greenwood Cemetery.

George Pipgras

1899–1986 (age 87)

Memorial Park Cemetery

George Pipgras (1899-1986) was an Ida Grove native who was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sparky Adams

1894–1989 (age 95)

Saint Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Cemetery

Sparky Adams (1894-1989) was a Zerbe Township native who was buried at Saint Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Cemetery.

Vesta R Warnock

1901–1983 (age 82)

Olio Township Cemetery

Vesta R Warnock (1901-1983) was a Eureka resident who was buried at Olio Township Cemetery.

Naomi Chapman Woodroof

1900–1989 (age 89)

Woodbury Cemetery

Naomi Chapman Woodroof was an Idaho resident who lived from 1900 to 1989.

Pepper Constable

1914–1986 (age 72)

Old North Cemetery

Pepper Constable was a Baltimore native who lived from 1914 to 1986.

Thomas Dameron Russell

1903–1982 (age 79)

Alexander City Cemetery

Thomas Dameron Russell was a Tallapoosa County resident who lived from 1903 to 1982.

Jonelle Matthews

1972–1984 (age 12)

Linn Grove Cemetery

Jonelle Matthews was a child from Santa Barbara who died in 1984 at age 12.