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Notable Births & Deaths for Dudenville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Dudenville. 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)
  • Harvey Bailey     (Crime figure)
    • Full name: John Harvey Bailey
    • He was born in Jane Lew (WV) on August 23, 1887 (a Tueday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 1, 1979 (a Thursday) at the age of 91.
    • Joplin is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Bailey<1>
  • 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) at the age of 61.
    • Ash Grove is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
  • Truman Bradley     (Actor, narrator)
  • George Washington Carver     (Scientist, inventor)
  • John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland     (Professional boxer)
  • Bob Cummings     (Actor)
  • Kathryn Eames     (Actress)
    • She was born in Kiowa (KS) on July 25, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on December 12, 2004 (a Sunday) at the age of 96. She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Joplin is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kathryn Eames<1>
  • Henry Clay Gilliland     (Musician)
  • Karl Hackett     (Actor)
  • Elva Miller     (Singer)
    • Full name: Elva Ruby Connes Miller
    • She was born in Joplin (MO) on October 5, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Vista (CA) on July 5, 1997 (a Saturday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Pomona Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Joplin is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elva Miller<1>
  • William Mims     (Actor)
  • Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen     (Major League Baseball)
  • Marlin Perkins     (Scientist, TV Host)
    • He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tueday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Park Cemetery (Jasper County, Missouri).
    • Carthage is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marlin Perkins<1>
  • Harlow Shapley     (Astronomer, cosmologist, humanitarian)
    • He was born in Nashville (MO) on November 2, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Boulder (CO) on October 20, 1972 (a Friday) at the age of 86.
    • Nashville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harlow Shapley<1>
  • Tim Spencer     (Singer, songwriter, actor)
  • Charles 'Gabby' Street     (Major League Baseball)
  • Harry S. Truman     (33rd President of the US (1945 - 1953))
    • He was born in Lamar (MO) on May 8, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 26, 1972 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
    • Lamar is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry S. Truman<1>
  • Wilber Underhill     (Crime figure)
  • Dennis Weaver     (Actor)
    • Full name: William Dennis Weaver
    • He was born in Joplin (MO) on June 4, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Ridgway (CO) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday) at the age of 81. The body was cremated.
    • Joplin is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Dudenville.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis Weaver<1>

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The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/

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.









 

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