Lawrenceburg (Lawrence County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lawrenceburg ...

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

Aaron Dale Allston (Author)
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Navarro County, Texas).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Aaron Dale Allston<1>
Buddy Baker (Composer)
- Born: Norman Dale Baker
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 4, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on July 26, 2002 (a Friday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Baker<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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
Lloyd William Barker (Crime figure)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on March 16, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Westminster (CO) on March 18, 1949 (a Friday) at the age of 51. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery (Adams County, Colorado).
- Aurora is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lloyd William Barker<1>
Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard (Singer)
- She was born in Springfield (MO) on August 3, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 6, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 91. She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery (Greene County, Missouri).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard<1>
William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr. (Actor, director)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on April 28, 1884 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1950 (a Thursday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr.<1>
Vito Genovese (Crime figure)
- He was born in Roccaraionola (Italy) on November 21, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 14, 1969 (a Friday) at the age of 71. He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vito Genovese<1>
Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 24, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 28, 1972 (a Sunday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Jasper County, Missouri).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser<1>
John Gotti (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 27, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on June 10, 2002 (a Monday) at the age of 61. He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Gotti<1>
Herman W. Keiser (Professional Golf)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on October 7, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on December 24, 2003 (a Wednesday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery (Summit County, Ohio).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herman W. Keiser<1>
Frederick 'Freddy' Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on November 23, 1897 (a Tueday) and died in Hagerman (ID) on December 10, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Hagerman Cemetery (Gooding County, Idaho).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frederick 'Freddy' Leach<1>
John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Durham (AR) on August 23, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 24, 1977 (a Saturday) at the age of 53. He is buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens (Greene County, Missouri).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar<1>
James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 12, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 93. He is buried at Maple Park Cemetery (Greene County, Missouri).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nixa (MO) on April 4, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Mount Vernon (MO) on July 13, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 89.
- Nixa is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Lawrenceburg.
- Mount Vernon is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen<1>
Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico (Crime figure)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 6, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 15, 1989 (a Friday) at the age of 59. He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico<1>
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
- Aurora is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Phillips<1>
Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno (Crime figure)
- He was born in Harlem (NY) on August 15, 1911 (a Tueday) and died in Springfield (MO) on July 27, 1992 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at St. Raymond's Cemetery (New) (Bronx County, New York).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno<1>
William Payne Stewart (Professional golf)
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 30, 1957 (a Wednesday) and died in Mina (SD) on October 25, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Hazelwood Cemetery (Greene County, Missouri).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Payne Stewart<1>
T. Texas Tyler (Musician)
- Born: David Luke Myrick
- He was born in Mena (AR) on June 20, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Springfield (MO) on January 23, 1972 (a Sunday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park (Cabell County, West Virginia).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: T. Texas Tyler<1>
Adriana Vanelli (Opera singer)
- She was born in Hazel Park (MI) on January 10, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on August 8, 2015 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery (Greene County, Missouri).
- Springfield is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Adriana Vanelli<1>
Claude Preston 'Lefty' Williams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on March 9, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on November 4, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 66.
- Aurora is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Lawrenceburg.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Claude Preston 'Lefty' Williams<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.