Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Boone. 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.
Sunset Carson (Actor)
Born: Winifred Maurice Harrison
He was born in Gracemont (OK) on November 12, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 1, 1990 (a Tueday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens (Madison County, Tennessee).
Gracemont is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Boone.
He was born in Apache (OK) on June 27, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Enid (OK) on September 12, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Oklahoma County, Oklahoma).
Apache is located 5 miles [8 km] to the east of Boone.
Full name: Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish
He was born in Anadarko (OK) on December 1, 1925 (a Tueday) and died in Edmond (OK) on August 26, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Oklahoma County, Oklahoma).
Anadarko is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Boone.
He was born in Lawton (OK) on April 2, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on November 13, 2016 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Tulsa County, Oklahoma).
Lawton is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Boone.
Maud Stevens Wagner (First female tatto artist in America, aerialist, contortionist)
She was born on February 12, 1877 (a Monday) and died in Lawton (OK) on February 12, 1877 (a Monday) at the age of 0. She is buried at Homestead Cemetery (Chase County, Kansas).
Lawton is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Boone.
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.