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Notable Births & Deaths for Scotland ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Scotland. 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.
- Joel Allen (Actor)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Scotland. Both communities are located in Jasper County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Ralph 'Wild Red' Berry (Professional wrestler)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Scotland (which is located in Jasper 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)
- Judy Farrell (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Judy Farrell<1>
- She was born in Quapaw (OK) on March 1, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in West Hills (CA) on April 2, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Quapaw is located in Ottawa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Scotland (which is located in Jasper County).
- West Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- The body was cremated.
- Elmer George (Race car driver)
- Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
- Roy E. Glenn, Sr. (Actor)
- George Farley 'Boots' Grantham (Major League Baseball)
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Scotland (which is located in Jasper 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Scotland. 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 Scotland to Peace Valley Cemetery
- Karl Hackett (Actor)
- Fred McMullin (Major League Baseball)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Scotland. Both communities are located in Jasper 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 Scotland to Pomona Cemetery
- William Mims (Actor)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Scotland. Both communities are located in Jasper 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northeast of Scotland. 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 Scotland to Park Cemetery
- Henry Arthur Proctor (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Scotland (which is located in Jasper County).
- Boulder is located in Boulder County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
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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