Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wapanucka. 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.
Curley Bradley (Actor)
Born: George Courtney
He was born in Coalgate (OK) on September 18, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on June 3, 1985 (a Monday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Coalgate is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Wapanucka.
He was born in Durant (OK) on January 20, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on June 23, 1994 (a Thursday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Duval County, Florida).
Durant is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Wapanucka.
Bob Cleveland Muncrief, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Madill (OK) on January 28, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on February 6, 1996 (a Tueday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Cedarlawn Memorial Park (Grayson County, Texas).
Madill is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Wapanucka.
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.