New Kirk (Lawrence County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Kirk ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Kirk. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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Buddy Baker (Composer)
- Born: Norman Dale Baker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Baker<1>
- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 4, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on July 26, 2002 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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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Kate 'Ma' Barker (Crime figure)
- Born: Arizona Clark
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- She was born in Ash Grove (MO) on October 8, 1873 (a Wednesday) and died in Ocklawaha (FL) on January 16, 1935 (a Wednesday).
- Ash Grove is located in Greene County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Ocklawaha is located in Marion County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 61.
Lloyd William Barker (Crime figure)
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of New Kirk. Both communities are located in Lawrence 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard (Singer)
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- She was born in Springfield (MO) on August 3, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 6, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of New Kirk. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery<1>
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William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr. (Actor, director)
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- He was born in Springfield (MO) on April 28, 1884 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 28, 1950 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Vito Genovese (Crime figure)
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- He was born in Roccaraionola (Italy) on November 21, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 14, 1969 (a Friday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on June 24, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on May 28, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the west southwest of New Kirk. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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John Gotti (Crime figure)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on October 27, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MO) on June 10, 2002 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence 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.
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Herman W. Keiser (Professional Golf)
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- He was born in Springfield (MO) on October 7, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on December 24, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Summit County, Ohio.
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Frederick 'Freddy' Leach (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Springfield (MO) on November 23, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Hagerman (ID) on December 10, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Hagerman is located in Gooding County, Idaho.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Hagerman Cemetery, which is located in Gooding County, Idaho.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hagerman Cemetery<1>
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John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Durham (AR) on August 23, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 24, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Durham is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east southeast of New Kirk. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rivermonte Memorial Gardens<1>
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James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe (Singer, songwriter)
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- He was born in Springfield (MO) on May 7, 1923 (a Monday) and died in East Hampton (NY) on December 12, 2016 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- East Hampton is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of New Kirk. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence 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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Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of New Kirk. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of New Kirk. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
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Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico (Crime figure)
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 6, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on September 15, 1989 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Harvey Phillips (Musician)
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of New Kirk. Both communities are located in Lawrence 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery<1>
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Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno (Crime figure)
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- He was born in Harlem (NY) on August 15, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Springfield (MO) on July 27, 1992 (a Monday).
- Harlem is located in New York County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at St. Raymond's Cemetery (New), which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)<1>
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William Payne Stewart (Professional golf)
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- He was born in Springfield (MO) on January 30, 1957 (a Wednesday) and died in Mina (SD) on October 25, 1999 (a Monday).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of New Kirk (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Mina is located in Edmunds County, South Dakota.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of New Kirk. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hazelwood Cemetery<1>
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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.