Notable Births & Deaths for Messer ...

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

• Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • He was born in Wheatland (WY) on January 18, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Soper (OK) on March 20, 1987 (a Friday).
  • Wheatland is located in Platte County, Wyoming.
  • Soper is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Messer. Both communities are located in Choctaw County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown<1>
• Lynn Castile     (Actress)
  • She was born in Reno (NV) on March 23, 1897 (a Tuesday) and died in Paris (TX) on April 8, 1977 (a Friday).
  • Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
  • Paris is located in Lamar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Messer (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 80.
  • She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Castile<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Messer to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
• Dave Philley     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Paris (TX) on May 16, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Paris (TX) on March 15, 2012 (a Thursday).
  • Paris is located in Lamar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Messer (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • Paris is located in Lamar County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Messer (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 91.
  • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south of Messer. The cemetery is located in Lamar County, Texas.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Philley<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Messer to Evergreen Cemetery
• Roman Todd Robinson     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • He was born in Hugo (OK) on October 22, 1970 (a Thursday) and died in Norman (OK) on October 21, 1991 (a Monday).
  • Hugo is located nearby and to the southwest of Messer.
  • Norman is located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
  • At the time of his death, he was 21.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roman Todd Robinson<1>
• Todd Whatley     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • He was born in Rufe (OK) on December 18, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Hugo (OK) on June 17, 1966 (a Friday).
  • Rufe is located in McCurtain County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Messer (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • Hugo is located nearby and to the southwest of Messer.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Todd Whatley<1>