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Notable Births & Deaths for Red Oak ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Red Oak. 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.
- Ferrell Jack 'Andy' Anderson (Major League Baseball)
- Harvey Bailey (Crime figure)
- Full name: John Harvey Bailey
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Bailey<1>
- He was born in Jane Lew (WV) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 1, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Jane Lew is located in Lewis County, West Virginia.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Red Oak (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Kate 'Ma' Barker (Crime figure)
- Born: Arizona Clark
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Red Oak (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)
- George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Red Oak (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland (Professional boxer)
- Bob Cummings (Actor)
- Kathryn Eames (Actress)
- Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
- Dabbs Greer (Actor)
- Full name: Robert William Greer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dabbs Greer<1>
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Red Oak (which is located in Lawrence 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 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south southwest of Red Oak. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Peace Valley Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Peace Valley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Red Oak to Peace Valley Cemetery
- Karl Hackett (Actor)
- Elva Miller (Singer)
- Full name: Elva Ruby Connes Miller
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elva Miller<1>
- She was born in Joplin (MO) on October 5, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Vista (CA) on July 5, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Red Oak (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Vista is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Pomona Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Red Oak to Pomona Cemetery
- William Mims (Actor)
- Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Malcom 'Mickey' Owen<1>
- 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 southeast of Red Oak. 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Red Oak (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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Red Oak. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Red Oak to Park Cemetery
- Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- Harlow Shapley (Astronomer, cosmologist, humanitarian)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harlow Shapley<1>
- He was born in Nashville (MO) on November 2, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Boulder (CO) on October 20, 1972 (a Friday).
- Nashville is located in Barton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Red Oak (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Boulder is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- Tim Spencer (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
- Harry S. Truman (33rd President of the US (1945 - 1953))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry S. Truman<1>
- He was born in Lamar (MO) on May 8, 1884 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on December 26, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Lamar is located in Barton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Red Oak (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Wilber Underhill (Crime figure)
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. |
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