Notable Births & Deaths for Wadena ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wadena. 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 Tuesday) and died in Soper (OK) on March 20, 1987 (a Friday).
  • Wheatland is located in Platte County, Wyoming.
  • Soper is located in Choctaw County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Wadena (which is located in Pushmataha County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown<1>
• Clarence Victor Carnes     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Daisy (OK) on January 14, 1927 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MO) on October 3, 1988 (a Monday).
  • Daisy is located in Atoka County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Wadena (which is located in Pushmataha County).
  • Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
  • At the time of his death, he was 61.
  • He is buried at Billy Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north northwest of Wadena. The cemetery is located in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Victor Carnes<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Billy Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Wadena to Billy Cemetery
• Roman Todd Robinson     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • 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 in Choctaw County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Wadena (which is located in Pushmataha County).
  • Norman is located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
  • At the time of his death, he was 21.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roman Todd Robinson<1>
• Todd Whatley     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • 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 in Choctaw County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Wadena (which is located in Pushmataha County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Todd Whatley<1>