Goodnight (Logan County, OK)

Notable Births & Deaths for Goodnight ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Goodnight. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Goodnight (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anita Bryant<1>
Bill Doolin (Crime figure)
- Full name: William Doolin
- He was born in Clarksville (AR) in 1858 and died in Quay (OK) on August 24, 1896 (a Monday).
- Clarksville is located in Johnson County, Arkansas.
- Quay is located in Pawnee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Goodnight (which is located in Logan County).
- He is buried at Summit View Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west southwest of Goodnight. The cemetery is located in Logan County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Doolin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Summit View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Summit View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goodnight to Summit View Cemetery
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Goodnight (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'The Blond Bomber' Fenimore<1>
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Goodnight. Both communities are located in Logan 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Goodnight (which is located in Logan County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Goodnight. 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 Goodnight 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 in Lincoln County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Goodnight (which is located in Logan 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 Goodnight to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Billy Carol Pricer (Professional football)
- He was born in Perry (OK) on September 3, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Oklahoma City (OK) on September 24, 1999 (a Friday).
- Perry is located in Noble County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Goodnight (which is located in Logan County).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Goodnight. The cemetery is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Carol Pricer<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 Goodnight to Memorial Park Cemetery
Karen Gay Silkwood (Activist)
- She was born in Longview (TX) on February 19, 1946 (a Tuesday) and died in Crescent (OK) on November 13, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Longview is located in Gregg County, Texas.
- Crescent is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Goodnight. Both communities are located in Logan County.
- At the time of her death, she was 28.
- She is buried at Danville Cemetery, which is located in Gregg County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Karen Gay Silkwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Danville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Danville Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goodnight to Danville 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.