Gate (Scott County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gate ...

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

Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lucas (AR) on January 16, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Reno (NV) on July 17, 1974 (a Wednesday) at the age of 64.
- Lucas is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Gate.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean<1>
Paul 'Daffy' Dean (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lucas (AR) on August 14, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Springdale (AR) on March 17, 1981 (a Tueday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Oakland Memorial Cemetery (Johnson County, Arkansas).
- Lucas is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Gate.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul 'Daffy' Dean<1>
Arthur Lee Hunnicutt (Actor)
- He was born in Gravelly (AR) on February 17, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 26, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Coop Prairie Cemetery (Scott County, Arkansas).
- Gravelly is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Gate.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Lee Hunnicutt<1>
T. Texas Tyler (Musician)
- Born: David Luke Myrick
- He was born in Mena (AR) on June 20, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Springfield (MO) on January 23, 1972 (a Sunday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park (Cabell County, West Virginia).
- Mena is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Gate.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: T. Texas Tyler<1>
Jimmy Wakely (Singer)
- Full name: James Clarence Wakely
- He was born in Mineola (AR) on February 16, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Mission Hills (CA) on September 23, 1982 (a Thursday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Mineola is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Gate.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmy Wakely<1>

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.