Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sproul. 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.
Dagmar (Actress, singer)
Born: Virginia Ruth Egnor
She was born in Yawkey (WV) on November 29, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Ceredo (WV) on October 9, 2001 (a Tuesday).
Yawkey is located in Lincoln County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Sproul (which is located in Kanawha County).
She is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west northwest of Sproul. The cemetery is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
William Anderson 'Devil Anse' Hatfield (Folk figure)
He was born in Logan (WV) on September 9, 1839 (a Monday) and died in Stirrat (WV) on January 7, 1921 (a Friday).
Logan is located in Logan County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sproul (which is located in Kanawha County).
Stirrat is located in Logan County, West Virginia.
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Hatfield Family Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the south southwest of Sproul. The cemetery is located in Logan County, West Virginia.
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.