Curtis (Saline County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Curtis ...

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

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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Curtis. Both communities are located in Saline 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 (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to Memorial Park Cemetery
Bernie Babcock (Author, playwright, journalist)
- She was born in Union (OH) on April 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Petit Jean (AR) on June 14, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Petit Jean is located in Yell County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east of Curtis. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernie Babcock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
Steve Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Hot Springs (AR) on June 26, 1954 (a Saturday) and died in Bremen (Germany) on July 21, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Hot Springs is located in Garland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Barton<1>
Robert Fallon (Actor)
- He was born in Memphis (TN) on October 17, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Hot Springs (AR) on May 5, 1995 (a Friday).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Hot Springs is located in Garland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- 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 Robert Fallon<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Alan Ladd (Actor)
- Full name: Alan Wallbridge Ladd, Sr.
- He was born in Hot Springs (AR) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on January 29, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Hot Springs is located in Garland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan Ladd<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Robert Loveman (Poet, lyricist)
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 11, 1864 (a Monday) and died in Hot Springs (AR) on July 10, 1923 (a Tuesday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Hot Springs is located in Garland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at West Hill Cemetery, which is located in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Loveman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Hill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to West Hill Cemetery
Patsy Montana (Musician)
- Born: Rubye Rebecca Blevins
- She was born in Hot Springs (AR) on October 30, 1908 (a Friday) and died in San Jacinto (CA) on May 3, 1996 (a Friday).
- Hot Springs is located in Garland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- San Jacinto is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Montana<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to Riverside National Cemetery
Elihan Pitts (Professional football)
- Full name: Elihan Eugene Pitts
- He was born in Mayflower (AR) on February 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on July 10, 1998 (a Friday).
- Mayflower is located in Faulkner County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Curtis (which is located in Saline County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elihan Pitts<1>
James Edward 'Jimmy' Zinn (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Benton (AR) on January 21, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on February 26, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Benton is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Curtis. Both communities are located in Saline County.
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the east of Curtis. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jimmy' Zinn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Curtis to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery

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.