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Notable Births & Deaths for Ebling ...

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

  • Frank Otis Frost     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
    • He was born in Auvergne (AR) on April 15, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (AR) on October 12, 1999 (a Tuesday).
    • Auvergne is located in Jackson County, Arkansas.
    • Helena is located in Phillips County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Ebling (which is located in Saint Francis County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Ebling. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Ebling to Magnolia Cemetery
  • Stanley David Griggs     (Astronaut)
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Ebling (which is located in Saint Francis County).
    • Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Red Holloway     (Jazz musician)
  • Robert Lockwood, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Robert Nighthawk     (Musician)
    • Born: Robert Lee McCollum
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
    • He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
    • Helena is located in Phillips County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Ebling (which is located in Saint Francis County).
    • Helena is located in Phillips County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Ebling (which is located in Saint Francis County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Ebling. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Ebling to Magnolia Cemetery
  • Oscar Polk     (Actor)
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ebling. 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 44 miles [70.8 km] to the east northeast of Ebling. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Ebling to Memorial Park Cemetery
  • Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith     (Musician)
  • Johnnie Taylor     (Singer)
  • William Caesar Warfield     (Singer)
  • Minor Watson     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
    • 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Ebling (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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Ebling to Alton Cemetery
  • George Wood     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Wood<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Ebling. 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.

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.