Niangua Junction (Webster County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Niangua Junction ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Niangua Junction. 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).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Oakwood Cemetery
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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy Baker<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 Niangua Junction to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Niangua Junction. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Ann 'Dottie' Dillard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Maple Park Cemetery
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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Davis 'Billy' Garwood, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Valhalla Memorial Park
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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vito Genovese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to St. John RC Cemetery
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).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al 'Lefty' Gerheauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Mt. Hope Cemetery
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).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gotti<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to St. John RC Cemetery
Dr. Edwin Powell Hubble (Astronomer, physicist)
- He was born in Marshfield (MO) on November 20, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in San Marino (CA) on September 28, 1953 (a Monday).
- Marshfield is located nearby and to the southwest of Niangua Junction.
- San Marino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Edwin Powell Hubble<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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman W. Keiser<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Lakewood Cemetery
Frederick 'Freddy' Leach (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick 'Freddy' Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hagerman Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hagerman Cemetery (ID) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Hagerman Cemetery
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).
- Durham is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Sherman 'Sherm' Lollar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rivermonte Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rivermonte Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Rivermonte Memorial Gardens
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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Niangua Junction. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Ellsworth 'Jim' Lowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Maple Park Cemetery
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).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alphonse 'Allie Boy' Persico<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Green - Wood Cemetery
Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno (Crime figure)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Raymond's Cemetery (New) (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to St. Raymond's Cemetery (New)
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).
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Niangua Junction. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Payne Stewart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hazelwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hazelwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Hazelwood Cemetery
T. Texas Tyler (Musician)
- Born: David Luke Myrick
- He was born in Mena (AR) on June 20, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Springfield (MO) on January 23, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Mena is located in Polk County, Arkansas.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, which is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for T. Texas Tyler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodmere Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodmere Memorial Park (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Woodmere Memorial Park
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).
- Hazel Park is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Springfield is located in Greene County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Niangua Junction (which is located in Webster County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Niangua Junction. The cemetery is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adriana Vanelli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niangua Junction to Maple Park Cemetery

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.