Christian Center (Christian County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Christian Center ...

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

Aaron Dale Allston (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Christian Center to Oakwood Cemetery
Buddy Baker (Composer)
- Born: Norman Dale Baker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Baker<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Christian Center. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery<1>
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William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr. (Actor, director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr.<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
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- From Christian Center to Valhalla Memorial Park
Vito Genovese (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vito Genovese<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser<1>
- 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 Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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John Gotti (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gotti<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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Herman W. Keiser (Professional Golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
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Frederick 'Freddy' Leach (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick 'Freddy' Leach<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hagerman Cemetery<1>
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John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northwest of Christian Center. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rivermonte Memorial Gardens<1>
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James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Christian Center. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Christian Center to Maple Park Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Christian Center. Both communities are located in Christian County.
- Mount Vernon is located in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Melody Patterson (Actress)
- Full name: Melody Patricia Patterson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Melody Patterson<1>
- She was born in Inglewood (CA) on April 16, 1949 (a Saturday) and died in Hollister (MO) on August 20, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Hollister is located in Taney County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- The body was cremated.
Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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John Regis (Comedian)
- Born: John Thomas Ray
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Regis<1>
- He was born in Forsyth (MO) on September 10, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 19, 2023 (a Saturday).
- Forsyth is located in Taney County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- 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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Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)<1>
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William Payne Stewart (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Payne Stewart<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northwest of Christian Center. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hazelwood Cemetery<1>
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T. Texas Tyler (Musician)
- Born: David Luke Myrick
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for T. Texas Tyler<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodmere Memorial Park<1>
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Adriana Vanelli (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adriana Vanelli<1>
- She was born in Hazel Park (MI) on January 10, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on August 8, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Hazel Park is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Christian Center (which is located in Christian County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Christian Center. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Christian Center to Maple Park Cemetery

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.