Center Grove (Grant County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Center Grove ...

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

Lamar 'Buddy' Allen (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on November 25, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 16, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Pine Bluff is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lamar 'Buddy' Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Rose Hills Memorial Park
James Pinckney Alley (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Benton (AR) on January 11, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Memphis (TN) on April 16, 1934 (a Monday).
- Benton is located in Saline County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Pinckney Alley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Memorial Park Cemetery
Frank Bonner (Actor, director)
- Born: Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr.
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 28, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on June 16, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bonner<1>
Otis Owen Brannan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Greenbrier (AR) on March 13, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 6, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Greenbrier is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Springhill Cemetery, which is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Owen Brannan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Springhill Cemetery
Bonnie Jean Brown (Singer)
- She was born in Sparkman (AR) on July 31, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on July 16, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Brearley Cemetery, which is located in Yell County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bonnie Jean Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brearley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brearley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Brearley Cemetery
Eldridge Cleaver (Activist, Black Panther leader, writer)
- Full name: Leroy Eldridge Cleaver
- He was born in Wabbaseka (AR) on August 31, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Pomona (CA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
- Wabbaseka is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Pomona is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eldridge Cleaver<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Mountain View Cemetery
Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton (Professional basketball)
- Born: Clifton Nathaniel
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on October 13, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 31, 1990 (a Friday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Restvale Cemetery
Gail Davis (Actress)
- Born: Betty Jeanne Grayson
- She was born in Little Rock (AR) on October 5, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 15, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
William Malcolm 'Bill' Dickey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bastrop (LA) on June 6, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on November 12, 1993 (a Friday).
- Bastrop is located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Center Grove. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Malcolm 'Bill' Dickey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Roselawn Memorial Park
Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (Musician)
- He was born in Georgetown (KY) on March 3, 1803 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on August 4, 1874 (a Tuesday).
- Georgetown is located in Scott County, Kentucky.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Mt. Holly Cemetery
John Gould Fletcher (Author)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on January 3, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on May 10, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gould Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Jay C. Flippen (Actor)
- Born: John Constantine Flippen
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on March 6, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 3, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay C. Flippen<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Westwood Memorial Park
Betty Francisco (Actress)
- Born: Elizabeth Francisco Spradling
- She was born in Little Rock (AR) on September 26, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in El Cerrito (CA) on November 25, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- El Cerrito is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Francisco<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Allen Garland (Author)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) in May 1876 and died in Fort Worth (TX) on December 21, 1907 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Allen Garland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Ann Gillis (Actress)
- Born: Alma Mabel Conner
- She was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 12, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Horam (England) on January 31, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Gillis<1>
Bobby L. Harden (Singer)
- He was born in England (AR) on June 27, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 30, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- England is located in Lonoke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby L. Harden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
Byron 'Mex' Johnson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on September 16, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Denver (CO) on September 24, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, which is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron 'Mex' Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Logan National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Logan National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Charles Johnson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on August 7, 1909 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 10, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Pine Bluff is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Oak Woods Cemetery
George Richard Mann (Architect)
- He was born in Syracuse (IN) on July 2, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 20, 1939 (a Monday).
- Syracuse is located in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Richard Mann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Andrew Marshall III (Actor)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on July 4, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 10, 1989 (a Thursday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Center Grove (which is located in Grant County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Marshall III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Center Grove to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

Footnotes ...

<1>	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.