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Notable Births & Deaths for Smith Center ...

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

  • Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle     (Actor, comedian, director, screenwriter)
    • Full name: Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle
    • He was born in Smith Center on March 24, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on June 29, 1933 (a Thursday) at the age of 46. The body was cremated.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle<1>
  • Bruce Alonzo Goff     (Architect)
    • He was born in Alton (KS) on June 8, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Tyler (TX) on August 4, 1982 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
    • Alton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Smith Center.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bruce Alonzo Goff<1>
  • David Janssen     (Actor)
    • Born: David Harold Meyer
    • He was born in Naponee (NE) on March 27, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Malibu (CA) on February 13, 1980 (a Wednesday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Naponee is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Smith Center.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: David Janssen<1>
  • Claire Windsor     (Actress)

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.