Excelsior Springs (Clay County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Excelsior Springs ...

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

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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Excelsior Springs. 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 (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Excelsior Springs. 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 (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Excelsior Springs (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard Eugene Hickock (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on June 6, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Lansing (KS) on April 14, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Lansing is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west of Excelsior Springs. The cemetery is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Eugene Hickock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Muncie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Muncie Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Mt. Muncie 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Excelsior Springs (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Brenda Joyce (Actress)
- Born: Betty Graftina Leabo
- She was born in Excelsior Springs on February 25, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on July 4, 2009 (a Saturday).
- 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Westwood Memorial Park
Erle C. Kenton (Actor, director)
- He was born in Norborne (MO) on August 1, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on January 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Norborne is located in Carroll County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erle C. Kenton<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joe Kuhel (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Kuhel
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on June 25, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on February 26, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Kuhel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Excelsior Springs. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Liberty is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs. 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 (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs. 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 Excelsior Springs 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Joshua Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs. 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 Excelsior Springs 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 southwest of Excelsior Springs (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Blue Springs Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Excelsior Springs. 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 Excelsior Springs to Blue Springs Cemetery
Carl W. Stalling (Composer)
- Full name: Carl William Stalling
- He was born in Lexington (MO) on November 10, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 29, 1972 (a Wednesday).
- Lexington is located in Lafayette County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Excelsior Springs (which is located in Clay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl W. Stalling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Excelsior Springs to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Excelsior Springs. 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>

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.