Notable Births & Deaths for Edmondson ...

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

• J. Blackfoot     (Musician, singer)
  • Born: John Colbert, Jr.
  • He was born in Greenville (MS) on November 20, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Germantown (TN) on November 30, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Germantown is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: J. Blackfoot<1>
• 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Hawg' Hanner<1>
• Walter 'Shakey' Horton     (Musician)
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter 'Shakey' Horton<1>
• James Earl Jones     (Actor)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Earl Jones<1>
• Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Clarkedale (AR) on December 5, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on January 9, 1990 (a Tueday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (King County, Washington).
  • Clarkedale is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes<1>
• Charlie Rich     (Singer, musician)
  • Full name: Charles Allen Rich
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Rich<1>
• John 'Big John' Tate     (Professional boxer)
  • 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John 'Big John' Tate<1>
• Johnnie Harrison Taylor     (Singer)
  • He was born in Crawfordsville (AR) on May 5, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on May 31, 2000 (a Wednesday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (Jackson County, Missouri).
  • Crawfordsville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnnie Harrison Taylor<1>
• George Wood     (Actor)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Edmondson.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Wood<1>

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