Springhill (Wagoner County, OK)

Notable Births & Deaths for Springhill ...

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

Billy Benedict (Actor)
- Full name: William Franklin Sater Benedict
- He was born in Haskell (OK) on April 16, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 25, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Haskell is located nearby and to the west of Springhill.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Benedict<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 Springhill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Max Ray Boydston (Professional football)
- He was born in Ardmore (OK) on January 22, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Muskogee (OK) on December 12, 1998 (a Saturday).
- Ardmore is located in Carter County, Oklahoma.
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Ray Boydston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Memorial Park Cemetery
Eddie 'The Gun' Cotton, Jr. (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Muskogee (OK) on June 15, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Seattle (WA) on June 24, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie 'The Gun' Cotton, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holyrood Cemetery (WA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Holyrood Cemetery
Milton Eugene Davis (Professional football)
- He was born in Muskogee (OK) on May 31, 1929 (a Friday) and died in Elmira (OR) on September 29, 2008 (a Monday).
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Elmira is located in Lane County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton Eugene Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Willamette National Cemetery
Grant Foreman (Author)
- He was born in Detroit (IL) on June 3, 1869 (a Thursday) and died in Muskogee (OK) on April 21, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Detroit is located in Pike County, Illinois.
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grant Foreman<1>
Joe Frazier (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Liberty (NC) on October 6, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Broken Arrow (OK) on February 15, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Liberty is located in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
- Broken Arrow is located in Tulsa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Bixby Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest of Springhill. The cemetery is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Frazier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bixby Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bixby Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Bixby Cemetery
Barney Kessel (Musician)
- He was born in Muskogee (OK) on October 16, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on May 6, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Ontario County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barney Kessel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Woodlawn Cemetery
Wright King (Actor)
- He was born in Okmulgee (OK) on January 11, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Canoga Park (CA) on November 25, 2018 (a Sunday).
- Okmulgee is located in Okmulgee County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Canoga Park is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Willamette National Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wright King<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Willamette National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Willamette National Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Willamette National Cemetery
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Robert Herman Julius Freidrich
- He was born in Nekoosa (WI) on June 30, 1891 (a Tuesday) and died in Muskogee (OK) on August 8, 1966 (a Monday).
- Nekoosa is located in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed 'Strangler' Lewis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Arlington National Cemetery
Dan Rowan (Comedian, actor)
- Full name: Daniel Hale Rowan
- He was born in Beggs (OK) on July 22, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Siesta Key (FL) on September 22, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Beggs is located in Okmulgee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Siesta Key is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dan Rowan<1>
Warren Spahn (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Warren Edward Spahn
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on April 23, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Broken Arrow (OK) on November 24, 2003 (a Monday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Broken Arrow is located in Tulsa County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Spahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Elmwood Cemetery
Clyde Stacy (Musician)
- Full name: Haskell Clyde Stacy
- He was born in Eufaula (OK) on August 11, 1936 (a Tuesday) and died in Muskogee (OK) on November 6, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Eufaula is located in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Springhill. The cemetery is located in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Stacy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Greenlawn Cemetery
Chief Thundercloud (Actor)
- Born: Victor Daniels
- He was born in Muskogee (OK) on April 12, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Ventura (CA) on December 1, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Ventura is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chief Thundercloud<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 Springhill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Claude 'Fiddler' Williams (Musician)
- He was born in Muskogee (OK) on February 22, 1908 (a Saturday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on April 25, 2004 (a Sunday).
- Muskogee is located in Muskogee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Kansas City is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude 'Fiddler' Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Moriah Cemetery (MO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Vic Willis (Musician)
- Full name: John Victor Willis
- He was born in Schulter (OK) on May 31, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on January 15, 1995 (a Sunday).
- Schulter is located in Okmulgee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Springhill (which is located in Wagoner County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vic Willis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springhill to Woodlawn Memorial Park

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.