Center Point (Newton County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Center Point ...

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

Ferrell Jack 'Andy' Anderson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferrell Jack 'Andy' Anderson<1>
- He was born in Maple City (KS) on January 9, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 12, 1978 (a Sunday).
- Maple City is located in Cowley County, Kansas.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Center Point. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Point to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Harvey Bailey (Crime figure)
- Full name: John Harvey Bailey
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Bailey<1>
- He was born in Jane Lew (WV) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 1, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Jane Lew is located in Lewis County, West Virginia.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
Lloyd William Barker (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd William Barker<1>
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on March 16, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Westminster (CO) on March 18, 1949 (a Friday).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Elmwood Cemetery
George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
- He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Diamond is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Center Point. Both communities are located in Newton County.
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland<1>
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on November 24, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 19, 2004 (a Friday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Center Point. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Point to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Bob Cummings (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Clarence Robert Orville Cummings
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Cummings<1>
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on June 9, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 2, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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- From Center Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Kathryn Eames (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn Eames<1>
- She was born in Kiowa (KS) on July 25, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on December 12, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Kiowa is located in Barber County, Kansas.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Center Point to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Clay Gilliland<1>
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Center Point. Both communities are located in Newton 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Altus City Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Altus City Cemetery
Dabbs Greer (Actor)
- Full name: Robert William Greer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dabbs Greer<1>
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Center Point. Both communities are located in Newton 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Center Point. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peace Valley Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Peace Valley Cemetery
Karl Hackett (Actor)
- Born: Carl Ellsworth Germain
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Hackett<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on September 5, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Elva Miller (Singer)
- Full name: Elva Ruby Connes Miller
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elva Miller<1>
- She was born in Joplin (MO) on October 5, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Vista (CA) on July 5, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Vista is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Pomona Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Pomona Cemetery
William Mims (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Mims<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on January 15, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 9, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Center Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen<1>
- 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, Missouri.
- Mount Vernon is located in Lawrence County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV Host)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Center Point. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Park Cemetery
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery<1>
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- From Center Point to Clear Creek Cemetery
Tim Spencer (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Vernon Harold Timothy Spencer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Spencer<1>
- He was born in Webb City (MO) on July 13, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 26, 1974 (a Friday).
- Webb City is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Victorville is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Center Point to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Gabby' Street<1>
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 30, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on February 6, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Center Point. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Point to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Wilber Underhill (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilber Underhill<1>
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on March 16, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in McAlester (OK) on January 6, 1934 (a Saturday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- McAlester is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Center Point. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Point to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Dennis Weaver (Actor)
- Full name: William Dennis Weaver
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Weaver<1>
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on June 4, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Ridgway (CO) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Ridgway is located in Ouray County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- The body was cremated.
Claude Preston 'Lefty' Williams (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Preston 'Lefty' Williams<1>
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on March 9, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on November 4, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Center Point (which is located in Newton County).
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.

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.