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Notable Births & Deaths for Dona ...

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

  • Clyde Dixon Connell     (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
    • She was born in Belcher (LA) on September 19, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Elm Grove (LA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday) at the age of 96.
    • Elm Grove is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Dona.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
  • S.P. Leary     (Musician)
  • Tex Ritter     (Singer, actor)
    • Born: Woodward Maurice Ritter
    • He was born in Murvaul (TX) on January 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on January 2, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69.
    • Murvaul is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Dona.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tex Ritter<1>
  • Arthur Carter 'Pinky' Whitney     (Major League Baseball)
  • Pinky Whitney     (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.