Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Eola. 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.
She was born in Duncan (OK) on January 31, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 2, 2000 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Duncan is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Eola.
Ron Howard (Director, producer, screenwriter, actor)
Full name: Ronald William Howard
He was born in Duncan (OK) on March 1, 1954 (a Monday)
Duncan is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Eola.
Rue McClanahan (Actress)
Full name: Eddi-Rue McClanahan
She was born in Healdton (OK) on February 21, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 3, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
Healdton is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Eola.
Maurice Morris 'Doolittle' Young (Professional baseball)
He was born in Tatums (OK) on November 29, 1904 (a Tueday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on November 28, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (Missouri).
Tatums is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the south of Eola.
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.