Lamar (Barton County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lamar ...

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

Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry<1>
- He was born in Conway Springs (KS) on November 20, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburg (KS) on July 28, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Conway Springs is located in Sumner County, Kansas.
- Pittsburg is located in Crawford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Lamar. The cemetery is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olive Cemetery<1>
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Truman Bradley (Actor, narrator)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Truman Bradley<1>
- He was born in Sheldon (MO) on February 8, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on July 28, 1974 (a Sunday).
- Sheldon is located in Vernon County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Nadine Dennis (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nadine Dennis<1>
- She was born in Arcadia (KS) on December 2, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Studio City (CA) on August 11, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Arcadia is located in Crawford County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Roy E. Glenn, Sr. (Actor)
- Full name: Roy Edwin Glenn, Sr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy E. Glenn, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Pittsburg (KS) on June 3, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 12, 1971 (a Friday).
- Pittsburg is located in Crawford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Karl Hackett (Actor)
- Born: Carl Ellsworth Germain
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Hackett<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on September 5, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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John Huston (Director, screenwriter, actor)
- Full name: John Marcellus Huston
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Huston<1>
- He was born in Nevada (MO) on August 5, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Middletown (RI) on August 28, 1987 (a Friday).
- Nevada is located in Vernon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Middletown is located in Newport County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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William Mims (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Mims<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on January 15, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on April 9, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV Host)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- He was born in Carthage (MO) on March 28, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Clayton (MO) on June 14, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Carthage is located in Jasper County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Clayton is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Park Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Lamar. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
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Harlow Shapley (Astronomer, cosmologist, humanitarian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harlow Shapley<1>
- He was born in Nashville (MO) on November 2, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Boulder (CO) on October 20, 1972 (a Friday).
- Nashville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Lamar. Both communities are located in Barton County.
- Boulder is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
Tim Spencer (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Vernon Harold Timothy Spencer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Spencer<1>
- He was born in Webb City (MO) on July 13, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 26, 1974 (a Friday).
- Webb City is located in Jasper County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Lamar (which is located in Barton County).
- Victorville is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Harry S. Truman (33rd President of the US (1945 - 1953))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry S. Truman<1>
- He was born in Lamar on May 8, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 26, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.

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.