Ectonville (Clay County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ectonville ...

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

Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Leavenworth (KS) on January 14, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Whittier (CA) on March 26, 1990 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ada Brown (Singer)
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on May 1, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 31, 1950 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Ectonville. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Westlawn Cemetery
Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Born: Theo-Alice Jeanne Carpenter
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on February 1, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxnard (CA) on January 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Oxnard is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Al Christy (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on September 7, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 3, 1995 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Ectonville. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Christy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
Margaret Daniel (Author)
- Born: Mary Margaret Truman
- She was born in Independence (MO) on February 17, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 29, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Daniel<1>
Jim Davis (Actor)
- Born: Marlin Davis
- He was born in Edgerton (MO) on August 26, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Northridge (CA) on April 26, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Edgerton is located in Platte County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 21, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on July 19, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel L. Fapp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
DeWitt C. Jennings (Actor)
- He was born in Cameron (MO) on June 21, 1879 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 1, 1937 (a Monday).
- Cameron is located in Clinton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeWitt C. Jennings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Brenda Joyce (Actress)
- Born: Betty Graftina Leabo
- She was born in Excelsior Springs (MO) on February 25, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on July 4, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Excelsior Springs is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Ectonville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brenda Joyce<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Westwood Memorial Park
Grover G. Ligon (Actor)
- He was born in Kearney (MO) on February 1, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 3, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kearney is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Ectonville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- Hollywood 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover G. Ligon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on February 29, 1944 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Liberty (MO) on July 10, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Liberty is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Ectonville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Highland Park Cemetery
Charlie 'Bird' Parker (Musician)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on August 29, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on March 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Ectonville. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie 'Bird' Parker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Lincoln Cemetery
Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 5, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on June 21, 1986 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Mario 'Arnie' Portocarrero<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Calverton National Cemetery
John Quade (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 1, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Rosamond (CA) on August 9, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Rosamond is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Joshua Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Quade<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Joshua Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Joshua Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Joshua Memorial Park
Dan Quisenberry (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Daniel Raymond Quisenberry
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on February 7, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Leawood (KS) on September 30, 1998 (a Wednesday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Leawood is located in Johnson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of Ectonville. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Quisenberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Frank C. Ringo (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkville (MO) on October 12, 1860 (a Friday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on April 12, 1889 (a Friday).
- Parkville is located in Platte County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Ectonville. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank C. Ringo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Elmwood Cemetery
Ginger Rogers (Oscar winning actress, dancer, singer)
- Born: Virginia Katherine McMath
- She was born in Independence (MO) on July 16, 1911 (a Sunday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on April 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ginger Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Oakwood Memorial Park
Paul Splittorff, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Evansville (IN) on October 8, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Blue Springs (MO) on May 25, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Evansville is located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
- Blue Springs is located in Jackson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Blue Springs Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southeast of Ectonville. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Splittorff, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Springs Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Springs Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Blue Springs Cemetery
Edythe Sterling (Actress)
- Born: Edith May Kessinger
- She was born in Leavenworth (KS) on October 29, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 4, 1962 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edythe Sterling<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Valhalla Memorial Park
Craig Stevens (Actor)
- Born: Gail Shikles, Jr.
- He was born in Liberty (MO) on July 8, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 10, 2000 (a Wednesday).
- Liberty is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Ectonville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Craig Stevens<1>
George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Leeds (MO) on November 23, 1877 (a Friday) and died in Burlington (IA) on November 5, 1951 (a Monday).
- Leeds is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Ectonville (which is located in Clay County).
- Burlington is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, which is located in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thomas 'Firebrand' Stovall<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Aspen Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ectonville to Aspen Grove 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.