Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Arnett. 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.
Margaret Avery (Oscar nominated actress)
She was born in Mangum (OK) on January 20, 1944 (a Thursday)
Mangum is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Arnett.
He was born in Wellington (TX) on September 10, 1929 (a Tueday) and died in Oakland (CA) on December 12, 2008 (a Friday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
Wellington is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Arnett.
He was born in Hollis (OK) on November 22, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on March 17, 1996 (a Sunday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Llano Cemetery (Randall County, Texas).
Hollis is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast of Arnett.
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.