Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Oakwood. 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.
James Herman Banning (Pioneer Aviator)
He was born in Carlton (OK) on November 5, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 5, 1933 (a Sunday) at the age of 33.
Carlton is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Oakwood.
She was born in Watonga (OK) on March 15, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 5, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Watonga is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Oakwood.
He was born in Watonga (OK) on December 7, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Glendale (CA) on February 20, 1985 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Watonga is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Oakwood.
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.