Notable Births & Deaths for Clarence ...

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

• Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Full name: John William Crutchfield
  • He was born in Ardmore (MO) on May 15, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 31, 1993 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Ardmore is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Clarence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield<1>
• Lester Dent     (Author)
  • He was born in La Plata (MO) on October 12, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Kirksville (MO) on March 11, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54.
  • La Plata is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Clarence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lester Dent<1>
• Jim Dooley     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Stoutsville (MO) on February 8, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Forest (IL) on January 8, 2008 (a Tueday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Stoutsville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Clarence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jim Dooley<1>
• Melvin Beaunorus Tolson     (Poet, educator, columnist)
  • He was born in Moberly (MO) on February 4, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on August 28, 1966 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Summit View Cemetery (Logan County, Oklahoma).
  • Moberly is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Clarence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Melvin Beaunorus Tolson<1>