Notable Births & Deaths for Highland ...

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

• Jesse Belvin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Jesse Lorenzo Belvin
  • He was born in San Antonio (TX) on December 15, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Hope (AR) on February 6, 1960 (a Saturday) at the age of 27.
  • Hope is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jesse Belvin<1>
• Bill Clinton     (42nd President of the US (1993 - 2001))
  • Full name: William Jefferson Clinton
  • He was born in Hope (AR) on August 19, 1946 (a Monday)
  • Hope is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highland.
• Melinda Dillon     (Actress)
  • She was born in Hope (AR) on October 13, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 2023 (a Monday) at the age of 83. The body was cremated.
  • Hope is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Highland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Melinda Dillon<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Highland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmy Wakely<1>