Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oakland. 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.
Lucille Bogan (Singer)
Born: Lucile Anderson
She was born in Amory (MS) on April 1, 1897 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 10, 1948 (a Tueday) at the age of 51. She is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Amory is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Oakland.
He was born in Aberdeen (MS) on August 23, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Shannon (MS) on July 2, 1985 (a Tueday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Shannon Cemetery (Lee County, Mississippi).
Shannon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Oakland.
Elvis Presley (Singer, actor, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
Full name: Elvis Aaron Presley
He was born in Tupelo (MS) on January 8, 1935 (a Tueday) and died in Memphis (TN) on August 16, 1977 (a Tueday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
Tupelo is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Oakland.
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.