Monett (Barry County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Monett ...

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

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).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- Westminster is located in Adams County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd William Barker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Elmwood Cemetery
George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Diamond is located in Newton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
- He was born in Granby (MO) on March 11, 1845 (a Tuesday) and died in Altus (OK) on April 21, 1924 (a Monday).
- Granby is located in Newton County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- Altus is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Altus City Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Clay Gilliland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Altus City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Altus City Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Altus City Cemetery
Dabbs Greer (Actor)
- Full name: Robert William Greer
- He was born in Fairview (MO) on April 2, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on April 28, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Fairview is located in Newton County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Peace Valley Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west southwest of Monett. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dabbs Greer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peace Valley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peace Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Peace Valley Cemetery
Karl Hackett (Actor)
- Born: Carl Ellsworth Germain
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monett (which is located in Barry 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Hackett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Los Angeles National Cemetery
William Mims (Actor)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monett (which is located in Barry 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Mims<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nixa (MO) on April 4, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Mount Vernon (MO) on July 13, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Nixa is located in Christian County, Missouri.
- Mount Vernon is located in Lawrence County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen<1>
Marlin Perkins (Scientist, TV host)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monett (which is located in Barry 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Monett. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marlin Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Park Cemetery
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).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Clear Creek Cemetery
Dottie Rambo (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Joyce Reba Luttrell
- She was born in Madisonville (KY) on March 2, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Mount Vernon (MO) on May 11, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Madisonville is located in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
- Mount Vernon is located in Lawrence County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dottie Rambo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Monett to Woodlawn Memorial Park
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).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Monett (which is located in Barry County).
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for 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.