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)
He was born in Wheatland (WY) on January 18, 1921 (a Tueday) and died in Soper (OK) on March 20, 1987 (a Friday) at the age of 66.
Soper is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of New Oberlin.
He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday) at the age of 25. He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery (Fannin County, Texas).
Bonham is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin.
John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Coleman (TX) on April 27, 1909 (a Tueday) and died in Bonham (TX) on October 20, 1964 (a Tueday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Carson Cemetery (Fannin County, Texas).
Bonham is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin.
Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams (Professional basketball)
He was born in Bonham (TX) on September 29, 1939 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 27, 2018 (a Thursday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park (San Diego County, California).
Bonham is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of New Oberlin.
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.