Notable Births & Deaths for Burnt Cane ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Burnt Cane. 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.

• Stanley David Griggs     (Astronaut)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley David Griggs<1>
  • He was born in Portland (OR) on September 7, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Earle (AR) on June 17, 1989 (a Saturday).
  • Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
  • Earle is located in Crittenden County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Burnt Cane (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 49.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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• Dave 'Hawg' Hanner     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Hawg' Hanner<1>
  • He was born in Parkin (AR) on May 22, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on September 11, 2008 (a Thursday).
  • Parkin is located in Cross County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Burnt Cane (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
• Oscar Polk     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Polk<1>
  • He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tuesday).
  • Marianna is located in Lee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Burnt Cane (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 49.
  • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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• Charlie Rich     (Singer, musician)
  • Full name: Charles Allen Rich
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Rich<1>
  • He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
  • Colt is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Burnt Cane. Both communities are located in Saint Francis County.
  • Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the east of Burnt Cane. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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• John 'Big John' Tate     (Professional boxer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
  • He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
  • Marion is located in Crittenden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Burnt Cane (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east northeast of Burnt Cane. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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• Johnnie Taylor     (Singer)
  • Full name: Johnnie Harrison Taylor
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  • He was born in Crawfordsville (AR) on May 5, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on May 31, 2000 (a Wednesday).
  • Crawfordsville is located in Crittenden County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Burnt Cane (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • Duncanville is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
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• Minor Watson     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
  • Marianna is located in Lee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Burnt Cane (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Alton Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Illinois.
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• George Wood     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday).
  • Forrest City is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Burnt Cane. Both communities are located in Saint Francis County.
  • Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • The body was cremated.