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Notable Births & Deaths for Simpson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Simpson. 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.

  • Scott Bradley     (Composer, arranger)
    • Full name: Walter Scott Bradley
    • He was born in Russellville (AR) on November 26, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Chatsworth (CA) on April 27, 1977 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Russellville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Simpson.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Scott Bradley<1>
  • Johnny Carpenter     (Actor)
  • Bill Doolin     (Crime figure)
    • Full name: William Doolin
    • He was born in Clarksville (AR) in 1858 and died on August 24, 1896 (a Monday). He is buried at Summit View Cemetery (Logan County, Oklahoma).
    • Clarksville is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Simpson.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bill Doolin<1>
  • Ellis Kinder     (Major League Baseball)

Footnotes ...

<1>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.