Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Etna. 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.
Marvin Edward Blaylock (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Fort Smith (AR) on September 30, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Conway (AR) on October 23, 1993 (a Saturday).
Fort Smith is located in Sebastian County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Etna (which is located in Franklin County).
He was born in Lucas (AR) on August 14, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Springdale (AR) on March 17, 1981 (a Tuesday).
Lucas is located in Logan County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Etna (which is located in Franklin County).
Springdale is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Oakland Memorial Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Etna. The cemetery is located in Johnson 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.