Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Council. 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.
Dave 'Hawg' Hanner (Professional football)
He was born in Parkin (AR) on May 22, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on September 11, 2008 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
Parkin is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Council.
He was born in Horn Lake (MS) on April 6, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 8, 1981 (a Tueday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Restvale Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Horn Lake is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Council.
He was born in Arkabutla (MS) on January 17, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Pawling (NY) on September 9, 2024 (a Monday) at the age of 93. The body was cremated.
Arkabutla is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Council.
He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tueday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery (Phillips County, Arkansas).
Helena is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Council.
Helena is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Council.
He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tueday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
Marianna is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Council.
He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
Colt is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Council.
He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday) at the age of 43. He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery (Crittenden County, Arkansas).
Marion is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Council.
He was born in West Helena (AR) on January 22, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 25, 2002 (a Sunday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Monroe County, New York).
West Helena is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Council.
He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
Marianna is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Council.
He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 80. The body was cremated.
Forrest City is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Council.
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.