Aurora (Lawrence County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Aurora ...

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

Aaron Dale Allston (Author)
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Oakwood Cemetery
Buddy Baker (Composer)
- Born: Norman Dale Baker
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 4, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on July 26, 2002 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Kate 'Ma' Barker (Crime figure)
- Born: Arizona Clark
- She was born in Ash Grove (MO) on October 8, 1873 (a Wednesday) and died in Ocklawaha (FL) on January 16, 1935 (a Wednesday).
- Ash Grove is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Ocklawaha is located in Marion County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
Lloyd William Barker (Crime figure)
- He was born in Aurora on March 16, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Westminster (CO) on March 18, 1949 (a Friday).
- Westminster is located in Adams County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd William Barker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Elmwood Cemetery
Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard (Singer)
- She was born in Springfield (MO) on August 3, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 6, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Aurora. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Maple Park Cemetery
William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr. (Actor, director)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on April 28, 1884 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1950 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Valhalla Memorial Park
Vito Genovese (Crime figure)
- He was born in Roccaraionola (Italy) on November 21, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 14, 1969 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vito Genovese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to St. John RC Cemetery
Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 24, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 28, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west northwest of Aurora. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
- He was born in Granby (MO) on March 11, 1845 (a Tuesday) and died in Altus (OK) on April 21, 1924 (a Monday).
- Granby is located in Newton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Altus is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Altus City Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Clay Gilliland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Altus City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Altus City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Altus City Cemetery
John Gotti (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 27, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on June 10, 2002 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gotti<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to St. John RC Cemetery
Dabbs Greer (Actor)
- Full name: Robert William Greer
- He was born in Fairview (MO) on April 2, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on April 28, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Fairview is located in Newton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Peace Valley Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west southwest of Aurora. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dabbs Greer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peace Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peace Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Peace Valley Cemetery
Herman W. Keiser (Professional golf)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on October 7, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on December 24, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Lakewood Cemetery
Frederick 'Freddy' Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on November 23, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Hagerman (ID) on December 10, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Hagerman is located in Gooding County, Idaho.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Hagerman Cemetery, which is located in Gooding County, Idaho.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick 'Freddy' Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hagerman Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hagerman Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Hagerman Cemetery
John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Durham (AR) on August 23, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 24, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Durham is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Aurora. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rivermonte Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rivermonte Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Rivermonte Memorial Gardens
James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 12, 2016 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- East Hampton is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Aurora. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Maple Park Cemetery
Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nixa (MO) on April 4, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Mount Vernon (MO) on July 13, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Nixa is located in Christian County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Mount Vernon is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Aurora. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen<1>
Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 6, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 15, 1989 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Green - Wood Cemetery
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Clear Creek Cemetery
Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno (Crime figure)
- He was born in Harlem (NY) on August 15, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Springfield (MO) on July 27, 1992 (a Monday).
- Harlem is located in New York County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at St. Raymond's Cemetery (New), which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Raymond's Cemetery (New) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)
William Payne Stewart (Professional golf)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 30, 1957 (a Wednesday) and died in Mina (SD) on October 25, 1999 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Mina is located in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Aurora. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Payne Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hazelwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hazelwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Hazelwood Cemetery
T. Texas Tyler (Musician)
- Born: David Luke Myrick
- He was born in Mena (AR) on June 20, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Springfield (MO) on January 23, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Mena is located in Polk County, Arkansas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Aurora (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, which is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for T. Texas Tyler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodmere Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodmere Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Aurora to Woodmere Memorial Park

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.