Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Velma. 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.
She was born in Marlow (OK) on July 30, 1989 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 2, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 30. We don't have any burial details.
Marlow is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Velma.
Jean Speegle Howard (Actress)
Born: Jean Frances Speegle
She was born in Duncan (OK) on January 31, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 2, 2000 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Duncan is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Velma.
Ron Howard (Director, producer, screenwriter, actor)
Full name: Ronald William Howard
He was born in Duncan (OK) on March 1, 1954 (a Monday)
Duncan is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Velma.
Rue McClanahan (Actress)
Full name: Eddi-Rue McClanahan
She was born in Healdton (OK) on February 21, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 3, 2010 (a Thursday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
Healdton is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Velma.
He was born in Hastings (OK) on May 23, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 10, 1973 (a Thursday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Oklahoma County, Oklahoma).
Hastings is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Velma.
Maurice Morris 'Doolittle' Young (Professional baseball)
He was born in Tatums (OK) on November 29, 1904 (a Tueday) and died in Kansas City (MO) on November 28, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (Missouri).
Tatums is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Velma.
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.