Dudley (Lincoln County, OK)

Notable Births & Deaths for Dudley ...

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

Art Acord (Actor)
- He was born in Stillwater (OK) on April 17, 1890 (a Thursday) and died in Chichuahua (Mexico) on January 4, 1931 (a Sunday).
- Stillwater is located in Payne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Acord<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 Dudley to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Chet Baker (Musician)
- Born: Chesney Henry Baker
- He was born in Yale (OK) on December 23, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Amsterdam (Netherlands) on May 13, 1988 (a Friday).
- Yale is located in Payne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chet Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dudley to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Jesse Lawrence 'Nubby' Barnes (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Perkins (OK) on August 26, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Santa Rosa (NM) on September 9, 1961 (a Saturday).
- Perkins is located in Payne County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- Santa Rosa is located in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Lawrence 'Nubby' Barnes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westminster Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westminster Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dudley to Westminster Memorial Park
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln 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 Dudley to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Anita Bryant (Singer, Christian activist)
- Full name: Anita Jane Bryant
- She was born in Barnsdall (OK) on March 25, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Edmond (OK) on December 16, 2024 (a Monday).
- Barnsdall is located in Osage County, Oklahoma.
- Edmond is located in Oklahoma County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anita Bryant<1>
Robert DoQui (Actor)
- He was born in Stillwater (OK) on April 20, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 9, 2008 (a Saturday).
- Stillwater is located in Payne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert DoQui<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dudley to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Bob 'The Blond Bomber' Fenimore (Professional football)
- Full name: Robert Dale Fenimore
- He was born in Woodward (OK) on October 6, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Stillwater (OK) on June 27, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Woodward is located in Woodward County, Oklahoma.
- Stillwater is located in Payne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'The Blond Bomber' Fenimore<1>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Dudley. Both communities are located in Lincoln 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 Dudley to Capay Cemetery
Thomas Russell 'Russ' Haas (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Edmond (OK) on March 11, 1974 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Edmond is located in Oklahoma County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Russell 'Russ' Haas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dudley to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Howard Newton 'Sonny' Keys (Professional football)
- He was born in Orlando (OK) on January 24, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on October 21, 1971 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Logan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Newton 'Sonny' Keys<1>
Cal 'Buster' McLish (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish
- He was born in Anadarko (OK) on December 1, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Edmond (OK) on August 26, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Anadarko is located in Caddo County, Oklahoma.
- Edmond is located in Oklahoma County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Dudley. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal 'Buster' McLish<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 Dudley to Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles Wayne 'Chuck' McMurtry (Professional football)
- He was born in Chandler (OK) on February 15, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Whittier (CA) on February 13, 1984 (a Monday).
- Chandler is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Dudley. Both communities are located in Lincoln County.
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wayne 'Chuck' McMurtry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dudley to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Jim Thorpe (Olympic Gold Medalist, Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bellemont (OK) on May 28, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Lomita (CA) on March 28, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Bellemont is located in Pottawatomie County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Dudley (which is located in Lincoln County).
- Lomita is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Thorpe<1>

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.