Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mountain Grove. 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.
James Bridges (Writer, director, actor)
He was born in Paris (AR) on February 3, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 6, 1993 (a Sunday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Logan County, Arkansas).
Paris is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Mountain Grove.
He was born in Lucas (AR) on August 14, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Springdale (AR) on March 17, 1981 (a Tueday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Oakland Memorial Cemetery (Johnson County, Arkansas).
Lucas is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Mountain Grove.
He was born in Gravelly (AR) on February 17, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 26, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Coop Prairie Cemetery (Scott County, Arkansas).
Gravelly is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Mountain Grove.
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.