Notable Births & Deaths for Hope ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hope. 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 on February 6, 1960 (a Saturday) at the age of 27.
  • 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 on August 19, 1946 (a Monday)
• Melinda Dillon     (Actress)
  • She was born in Hope 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.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Melinda Dillon<1>
• Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Waldo Cemetery (Columbia County, Arkansas).
  • Waldo is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Hope.
  • Waldo is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Hope.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>