Deaths in the 2000s

Andrew Turchyn

1912–2004 (age 92)

Valhalla Memory Gardens

Andrew Turchyn (1912-2004) of Chernytsia was laid to rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

Robert P. Hupp

1915–2003 (age 88)

Calvary Cemetery

Robert P. Hupp (1915-2003) of Wynot was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Golden Joseph Zenon, Jr.

1929–2006 (age 77)

Calvary Cemetery

Golden Joseph Zenon, Jr. (1929-2006) was interred at Calvary Cemetery.

Faye Calvert Abrell

1909–2003 (age 94)

Valhalla Memory Gardens

Faye Calvert Abrell (1909-2003) of Freedom was laid to rest at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

George List

1911–2008 (age 97)

Valhalla Memory Gardens

George List (1911-2008) of Tucson was buried at Valhalla Memory Gardens.

Anthony F. Tuma

1903–2006 (age 103)

Calvary Cemetery

Anthony F. Tuma (1903-2006) of Spencer was interred at Calvary Cemetery.

Johnny Boyd

1926–2003 (age 77)

Clovis Cemetery

Johnny Boyd (1926-2003) of Fresno was an American race car driver buried at Clovis Cemetery.

Richard Edmund Lyng

1918–2003 (age 85)

Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery

Richard Edmund Lyng (1918-2003) of San Francisco, who served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, was laid to rest at Saint...

Robert Cormier

1925–2000 (age 75)

Saint Cecilias Cemetery

Robert Cormier (1925–2000) was a Leominster-born author whose young adult novels made him a literary fixture.

Chris Adams

1955–2001 (age 46)

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens

Chris Adams (1955–2001) was a professional wrestler and trainer from Rugby who left a mark on British and American wre...

Clifton McNeely

1919–2003 (age 84)

Oak Grove Memorial Gardens

Clifton McNeely (1919–2003) was an American basketball player and college coach famously selected as the first pick in...

Roger Dee

1914–2004 (age 90)

Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Roger Dee (1914–2004) spent his life in Floyd County before being laid to rest at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Louise Smith

1916–2006 (age 90)

Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum

Louise Smith (1916–2006) was a Barnesville resident whose memory endures at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Ode Burrell

1939–2009 (age 70)

Serene Memorial Gardens

Ode Burrell (1939–2009) was a professional football running back known for his time in the American Football League.

James Crutchfield

1912–2001 (age 89)

Lake Charles Park Cemetery

James Crutchfield (1912–2001) was a Baton Rouge-born blues musician celebrated for his piano playing and storytelling.

Mel Thompson

1932–2009 (age 77)

Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

Mel Thompson (1932–2009) was a Richmond native who pitched in Major League Baseball and later mentored young players.

May Marie Catoire Kugler

1916–2005 (age 89)

Saint Peter Catholic Church Cemetery

May Marie Catoire Kugler (1916–2005) was a Reserve-area resident remembered by her family and the Saint Peter Catholic...

Robert Fabian Butts

1919–2008 (age 89)

Furnaceville Cemetery

Robert Fabian Butts (1919–2008) lived in Mansfield and was interred at Furnaceville Cemetery after a life rooted in hi...

Casto Ramsey

1920–2008 (age 88)

Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum

Casto Ramsey (1920–2008) was a longtime community member whose funeral services were held near Glenwood Cemetery and C...

Gardner McKay

1932–2001 (age 69)

Hebron Cemetery and Mausoleums

Gardner McKay (1932–2001) was a New York City-born actor and novelist who brought depth to television and print alike.

Bill Orton

1948–2009 (age 61)

Ben Lomond Cemetery

Bill Orton (1948–2009) was a North Ogden-born politician who served Utah in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Al Widmar

1925–2005 (age 80)

Floral Haven Memorial Gardens

Al Widmar (1925–2005) was a Cleveland-born baseball pitcher and coach who later worked in team front offices.

Bud McFadin

1928–2006 (age 78)

Colorado City Cemetery

Bud McFadin (1928–2006) was a Rankin native whose career as a football guard made him a fixture of the Denver Broncos ...

Charles Eaton

1910–2004 (age 94)

Guardian Angel Cemetery

Charles Eaton (1910–2004) lived in Washington, D.C., and was laid to rest at Guardian Angel Cemetery.

Ernest Childers

1918–2005 (age 87)

Floral Haven Memorial Gardens

Ernest Childers (1918–2005) was a U.S. Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient from Broken Arrow who was buried at F...

Naomi W. Randall

1908–2001 (age 93)

Ben Lomond Cemetery

Naomi W. Randall (1908–2001) was a Latter-day Saint leader and hymnwriter known for composing "I Am a Child of God," a...

Robert Arthur

1925–2008 (age 83)

Fern Hill Cemetery

Robert Arthur (1925–2008) had strong ties to Aberdeen before being interred at Fern Hill Cemetery.

Jim Rexilius

2000–2003 (age 3)

Clarendon Hills Cemetery

Jim Rexilius (2000–2003) spent his brief life in Ithaca and now rests at Clarendon Hills Cemetery.

J. Russell Carpenter

1927–2006 (age 79)

Park Lawn Cemetery

J. Russell Carpenter (1927–2006) is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery.

Michio Yamaguchi

1908–2006 (age 98)

Makiki Cemetery

Michio Yamaguchi (1908–2006) found his final resting place at Makiki Cemetery.

Jack Mitchell

1923–2009 (age 86)

Prairie Lawn Cemetery

Jack Mitchell (1923–2009) is buried at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Marty Martínez

1941–2007 (age 66)

Green Acres Memorial Gardens

Marty Martínez (1941–2007) was a Cuban-born professional baseball infielder who is interred at Green Acres Memorial G...

Raymond M. Clausen, Jr.

1947–2004 (age 57)

Ponchatoula Cemetery

Raymond M. Clausen, Jr. (1947–2004) was a U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient from New Orlea...

Willie Denson

1936–2006 (age 70)

Green Acres Cemetery

Willie Denson (1936–2006) is interred at Green Acres Cemetery.

Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop

1920–2004 (age 84)

Pleasant View Memory Gardens

Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop (1920–2004) is remembered in Charles Town and rests at Pleasant View Memory Gardens.

Mable B. Little

1896–2001 (age 105)

Green Acres Memorial Gardens

Mable B. Little (1896–2001) enjoyed a long life before being laid to rest at Green Acres Memorial Gardens.

Kid Gavilán

1926–2003 (age 77)

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery

Kid Gavilán (1926–2003) was a Cuban professional boxer and former welterweight champion buried at Our Lady of Mercy C...

Blanquita Amaro

1923–2007 (age 84)

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery

Blanquita Amaro (1923–2007) was a Cuban actress celebrated for her films and is buried at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic C...

Gertrude Walton Donahey

1908–2004 (age 96)

East Avenue Cemetery

Gertrude Walton Donahey (1908–2004) made history as Ohio's first female state treasurer and is buried at East Avenue C...

Walter P. McConaughy

1908–2000 (age 92)

Montevallo Cemetery

Walter P. McConaughy (1908–2000) was a career American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to several countries bef...

Thomas E. Wainwright

1927–2007 (age 80)

St. Michael's Cemetery

Thomas E. Wainwright (1927–2007) was a Seattle resident remembered by family and friends and interred at St. Michael's...

Jim Carrico

1935–2002 (age 67)

Sunnyside Cemetery

Jim Carrico (1935–2002) was a Denton-area resident whose memory endures with a gravesite at Sunnyside Cemetery.

Arthur M. Wahl

1901–2003 (age 102)

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens North

Arthur M. Wahl (1901–2003) was an American chemist who contributed to nuclear science and rests at Forest Lawn Memoria...

Joseph Eddy Broadway

1939–2002 (age 63)

Bauxite Cemetery

Joseph Eddy Broadway (1939–2002) was a Saline County resident whose life is honored at Bauxite Cemetery.

Chet Atkins

1924–2001 (age 77)

Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens

Chet Atkins (1924–2001) was a groundbreaking country guitarist and producer from Luttrell whose grave lies at Harpeth ...

Paul Gillmor

1939–2007 (age 68)

Pleasant Union Cemetery

Paul Gillmor (1939–2007) was a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio's 5th district and is buried at Pleasant Union...

Big Hawk

1969–2006 (age 37)

Paradise South Cemetery

Big Hawk (1969–2006) was a Houston rapper who helped shape the Screwed Up Click sound and is buried at Paradise South ...

Yukio Okutsu

1921–2003 (age 82)

East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2

Yukio Okutsu (1921–2003) was a World War II Medal of Honor recipient from Koloa who now rests at East Hawaii Veterans ...

Shelby Singleton

1931–2009 (age 78)

Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens

Shelby Singleton (1931–2009) was a record producer and music executive whose work at Mercury Records brought him recog...

Mike Todorovich

1923–2000 (age 77)

New Saint Marcus Cemetery and Mausoleum

Mike Todorovich (1923–2000) was a professional basketball player from St. Louis who is interred at New Saint Marcus Ce...