Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Anderson. 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.
Bob Burns (Actor, humorist)
Born: Robin Burns
He was born in Greenwood (AR) on August 2, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Encino (CA) on February 2, 1956 (a Thursday).
Greenwood is located in Sebastian County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Anderson (which is located in Scott County).
Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Gravelly (AR) on February 17, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 26, 1979 (a Wednesday).
Gravelly is located in Yell County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Anderson (which is located in Scott County).
Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 69.
He is buried at Coop Prairie Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north northwest of Anderson. The cemetery is located in Scott County, Arkansas.
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.