Smithville (Clay County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Smithville ...

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

Daniel Read Anthony (Publisher)
- He was born in Adams (MA) on August 22, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Leavenworth (KS) on November 12, 1904 (a Saturday).
- Adams is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Smithville. The cemetery is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Read Anthony<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Muncie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Muncie Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Irving Bacon (Actor, singer)
- Full name: Irving Ernest Bacon
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on September 6, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 5, 1965 (a Friday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Bacon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Benny Baker (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Benjamin Michael Zifkin
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on May 5, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 20, 1994 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny Baker<1>
Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Leavenworth (KS) on January 14, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Whittier (CA) on March 26, 1990 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ada Brown (Singer)
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on May 1, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 31, 1950 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- She is buried at Westlawn Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Smithville. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westlawn Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Westlawn Cemetery
Jeanne Carpenter (Actress)
- Born: Theo-Alice Jeanne Carpenter
- She was born in Kansas City (KS) on February 1, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxnard (CA) on January 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Oxnard is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jeanne Carpenter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Al Christy (Actor)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on September 7, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on March 3, 1995 (a Friday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Smithville. The cemetery is located in Wyandotte County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Christy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Mt. Catholic Calvary Cemetery
Walter Cronkite (Journalist)
- Full name: Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr.
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on November 4, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on July 17, 2009 (a Friday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Smithville. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Cronkite<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Margaret Daniel (Author)
- Born: Mary Margaret Truman
- She was born in Independence (MO) on February 17, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 29, 2008 (a Tuesday).
- Independence is located in Jackson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Daniel<1>
Jim Davis (Actor)
- Born: Marlin Davis
- He was born in Edgerton (MO) on August 26, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Northridge (CA) on April 26, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Edgerton is located in Platte County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Eminem (Rapper, songwriter, producer, actor)
- Born: Marshall Bruce Mathers III
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on October 17, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
Daniel L. Fapp (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on April 21, 1904 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on July 19, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel L. Fapp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Betrry Garrett (Actress, comedian, singer, dancer)
- She was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on May 23, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 12, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betrry Garrett<1>
Coleman Hawkins (Musician)
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on November 21, 1904 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on May 19, 1969 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coleman Hawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Woodlawn Cemetery
Richard Eugene Hickock (Crime figure)
- He was born in Kansas City (KS) on June 6, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Lansing (KS) on April 14, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Lansing is located in Leavenworth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Mt. Muncie Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Smithville. The cemetery is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Eugene Hickock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Muncie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Muncie Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Mt. Muncie Cemetery
Brenda Joyce (Actress)
- Born: Betty Graftina Leabo
- She was born in Excelsior Springs (MO) on February 25, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on July 4, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Excelsior Springs is located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Smithville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brenda Joyce<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Westwood Memorial Park
Frank Bernard Kelling (Director, animator, cartoonist)
- He was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on November 11, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 23, 1949 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bernard Kelling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dorothea Kent (Actress)
- Born: Dorothea Jane Schaeffer
- She was born in Saint Joseph (MO) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 10, 1990 (a Monday).
- Saint Joseph is located in Buchanan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothea Kent<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Joe Kuhel (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Kuhel
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on June 25, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Kansas City (KS) on February 26, 1984 (a Sunday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Kansas City is located in Wyandotte County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Smithville. The cemetery is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Kuhel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
Grover G. Ligon (Actor)
- He was born in Kearney (MO) on February 1, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 3, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Kearney is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Smithville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover G. Ligon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Kansas City (MO) on February 29, 1944 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Liberty (MO) on July 10, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Smithville (which is located in Clay County).
- Liberty is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Smithville. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steven Bernard 'Steve' Mingori<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smithville to Highland 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.