Denver (Cleveland County, OK)

Notable Births & Deaths for Denver ...

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

Plato Gus Andros (Professional football)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on November 28, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Norman (OK) on September 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Norman is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Denver. Both communities are located in Cleveland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Denver. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Plato Gus Andros<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Rose Hill Burial Park
Ray Stanton Avery (Inventor, businessman)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on January 13, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 12, 1997 (a Friday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Live Oak Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Stanton Avery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Live Oak Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Live Oak Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Live Oak Memorial Park
Molly Bee (Singer)
- Born: Molly Gene Beachboard
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on August 18, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Oceanside (CA) on February 7, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Oceanside is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Molly Bee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to El Camino Memorial Park
John Alton 'Al' Benton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Noble (OK) on March 18, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Lynwood (CA) on April 14, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Noble is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Denver. Both communities are located in Cleveland County.
- Lynwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Alton 'Al' Benton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Lawn Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Park Lawn Cemetery
Gladys Blake (Actress)
- Born: Gladys Timmons
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 12, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Sacramento (CA) on May 21, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Sacramento is located in Sacramento County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Blake<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Willamette National Cemetery
Haskell Buster 'Buzzy' Boggs (Cinematographer)
- He was born in Jones (OK) on April 17, 1909 (a Saturday) and died in Burbank (CA) on May 30, 2003 (a Friday).
- Jones is located in Oklahoma County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Haskell Buster 'Buzzy' Boggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Harry David 'The Cat' Brecheen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Broken Bow (OK) on October 14, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Bethany (OK) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Broken Bow is located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
- Bethany is located in Oklahoma County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southeast of Denver. The cemetery is located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry David 'The Cat' Brecheen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Rosedale Cemetery
Mozelle Britton (Actress)
- Full name: Inehart Mozelle Britton
- She was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 12, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 18, 1953 (a Monday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 41.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mozelle Britton<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 Denver to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Paul 'Buddy' Burris (Professional football)
- He was born in Nowata (OK) on January 20, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Norman (OK) on November 26, 2007 (a Monday).
- Nowata is located in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
- Norman is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Denver. Both communities are located in Cleveland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, which is located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Buddy' Burris<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Gibson National Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Ft. Gibson National Cemetery
Henson Cargill (Singer)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 5, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on March 24, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest of Denver. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henson Cargill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Memorial Park Cemetery
Lon Chaney, Jr. (Actor)
- Born: Chreighton Tull Chaney
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 10, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in San Clemente (CA) on July 12, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- San Clemente is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lon Chaney, Jr.<1>
Robert I. Clarke (Actor)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on June 1, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Valley Village (CA) on June 11, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Valley Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert I. Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Jack 'Flying' Cloud (Professional football)
- He was born in Britton (OK) on January 1, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on June 19, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Britton is located in Oklahoma County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery, which is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Flying' Cloud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for United States Naval Academy Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to United States Naval Academy Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Joe Frank Cobb (Actor)
- He was born in Shawnee (OK) on November 7, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Ana (CA) on May 21, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Shawnee is located in Pottawatomie County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Frank Cobb<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 Denver to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Danny Dark (Actor)
- Born: Daniel Croskey
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on December 19, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 13, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Danny Dark<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Westwood Memorial Park
Cot Deal (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ellis Ferguson 'Cot' Deal
- He was born in Arapaho (OK) on January 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on May 23, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Arapaho is located in Custer County, Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Burial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Denver. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cot Deal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Burial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Burial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Rose Hill Burial Park
Kevin Foster (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Kevin Christopher Foster
- He was born in Evanston (IL) on January 13, 1969 (a Monday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on October 11, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kevin Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Memorial Park Cemetery
James Garner (Actor)
- Born: James Scott Bumgarner
- He was born in Norman (OK) on April 7, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 19, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Norman is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Denver. Both communities are located in Cleveland County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Garner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Clifford William Garrison (Professional Baseball)
- He was born in Meeker (OK) on August 13, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 25, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Meeker is located in Lincoln County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Capay Cemetery, which is located in Yolo County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifford William Garrison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Capay Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Capay Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Capay Cemetery
Prentice Gautt (Professional football)
- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 8, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Denver (which is located in Cleveland County).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Gautt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Oak Hill Cemetery
Karl Guthe Jansky (Physicist, radio engineer, astronomer)
- He was born in Norman (OK) on October 22, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Red Bank (NJ) on February 14, 1950 (a Tuesday).
- Norman is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Denver. Both communities are located in Cleveland County.
- Red Bank is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karl Guthe Jansky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Denver to Forest Hill 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.