Wela Park (Newton County, MO)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wela Park ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wela Park. 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)
- Full name: Joel Edgar Allen, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joel Allen<1>
- He was born in Galena (KS) on April 3, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 22, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Galena is located in Cherokee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Ferrell Jack 'Andy' Anderson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ferrell Jack 'Andy' Anderson<1>
- He was born in Maple City (KS) on January 9, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 12, 1978 (a Sunday).
- Maple City is located in Cowley County, Kansas.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northeast of Wela Park. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wela Park. Both communities are located in Newton County.
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Irish Johnny' Copeland<1>
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on November 24, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on March 19, 2004 (a Friday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northeast of Wela Park. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Bob Cummings (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Clarence Robert Orville Cummings
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Cummings<1>
- He was born in Joplin (MO) on June 9, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 2, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Woodland Hills 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Billy Dix (Actor)
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- He was born in Miami (OK) on September 4, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 22, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Miami is located in Ottawa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- 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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Kathryn Eames (Actress)
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- She was born in Kiowa (KS) on July 25, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on December 12, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Kiowa is located in Barber County, Kansas.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Judy Farrell (Actress)
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- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Wela Park (which is located in Newton 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer George<1>
- He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday).
- Hockerville is located in Ottawa County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Henry Clay Gilliland (Musician)
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- He was born in Granby (MO) on March 11, 1845 (a Tuesday) and died in Altus (OK) on April 21, 1924 (a Monday).
- Granby is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Wela Park. Both communities are located in Newton County.
- Altus is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Altus City Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Altus City Cemetery<1>
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George Farley 'Boots' Grantham (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Farley 'Boots' Grantham<1>
- He was born in Galena (KS) on May 20, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Kingman (AZ) on March 14, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Galena is located in Cherokee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Kingman is located in Mohave County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Mohave County, Arizona.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Wela Park. Both communities are located in Newton 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Wela Park. The cemetery is located in McDonald County, Missouri.
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Wela Park (which is located in Newton 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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Moscelyne Larkin (Ballerina)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Moscelyne Larkin<1>
- She was born in Miami (OK) on January 14, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Tulsa (OK) on April 25, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Miami is located in Ottawa County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Tulsa is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Elva Miller (Singer)
- Full name: Elva Ruby Connes Miller
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- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton 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>
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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Wela Park (which is located in Newton 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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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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Wela Park (which is located in Newton 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Wela Park. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Cemetery<1>
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Henry Arthur Proctor (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Arthur Proctor<1>
- He was born in Baxter Springs (KS) on October 19, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Camas (WA) on April 13, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Baxter Springs is located in Cherokee County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Camas is located in Clark County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tahoma National Cemetery<1>
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Tim Spencer (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Vernon Harold Timothy Spencer
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- He was born in Webb City (MO) on July 13, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 26, 1974 (a Friday).
- Webb City is located in Jasper County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- Victorville is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- 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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Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Gabby' Street<1>
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 30, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on February 6, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Joplin is located in Jasper County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Wela Park (which is located in Newton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northeast of Wela Park. The cemetery is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park 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.