Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hicks. 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.
Edwin Lee 'Eddie' Mathews (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Texarkana (TX) on October 13, 1931 (a Tuesday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on February 18, 2001 (a Sunday).
Texarkana is located in Bowie County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Hicks (which is located in Little River County).
La Jolla is located in San Diego County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 69.
He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
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.