Notable Births & Deaths for New Oberlin ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Oberlin. 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)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown<1>
  • 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 northeast of New Oberlin. Both communities are located in Choctaw County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
• Lynn Castile     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Castile<1>
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of New Oberlin (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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Charlie Christian     (Musician)
  • Full name: Charles Henry Christian
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
  • He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday).
  • Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 25.
  • He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin. The cemetery is located in Fannin County, Texas.
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• Roman Todd Robinson     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roman Todd Robinson<1>
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of New Oberlin. Both communities are located in Choctaw County.
  • Norman is located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
  • At the time of his death, he was 21.
• Todd Whatley     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Todd Whatley<1>
  • 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, Oklahoma.
  • Hugo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of New Oberlin. Both communities are located in Choctaw County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
• John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead<1>
  • He was born in Coleman (TX) on April 27, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Bonham (TX) on October 20, 1964 (a Tuesday).
  • Coleman is located in Coleman County, Texas.
  • Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Carson Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin. The cemetery is located in Fannin County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Carson Cemetery<1>
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• Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams<1>
  • He was born in Bonham (TX) on September 29, 1939 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 27, 2018 (a Thursday).
  • Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin (which is located in Choctaw County).
  • San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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