Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Martinsville. 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.
William 'Wild Bill' Elliott (Actor)
Born: Gordon Nance
He was born in Pattonsburg (MO) on October 16, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on November 26, 1965 (a Friday) at the age of 61.
Pattonsburg is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Martinsville.
He was born in Gentry (MO) on November 3, 1898 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 29, 1966 (a Saturday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Gentry is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Martinsville.
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.