Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grannis. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Harry David 'The Cat' Brecheen (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Broken Bow (OK) on October 14, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Bethany (OK) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery (Pontotoc County, Oklahoma).
Broken Bow is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Grannis.
He was born in Mena (AR) on June 20, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Springfield (MO) on January 23, 1972 (a Sunday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park (Cabell County, West Virginia).
Mena is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Grannis.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.