Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding De Witt. 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.
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) at the age of 62. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Wabbaseka is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of De Witt.
George Willard 'Skeets' Dickey (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Kensett (AR) on July 10, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in De Witt on June 16, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park (Pulaski 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.