Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dessa. 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.
Joel Allen (Actor)
Full name: Joel Edgar Allen, Jr.
He was born in Galena (KS) on April 3, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 22, 1985 (a Sunday).
Galena is located in Cherokee County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Dessa (which is located in Newton County).
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Dessa. 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of Dessa. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
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.