Notable Births & Deaths for Hopper ...

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

• Marion F. Garner     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion F. Garner<1>
  • He was born in McCrory (AR) on July 24, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 19, 2004 (a Wednesday).
  • McCrory is located in Woodruff County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Hopper (which is located in Lee County).
  • Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery<1>
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• Robert Lockwood, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lockwood, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Turkey Scratch (AR) on March 27, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 21, 2006 (a Tuesday).
  • Turkey Scratch is located in Phillips County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Hopper (which is located in Lee County).
  • Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
  • At the time of his death, he was 91.
  • He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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• Oscar Polk     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Polk<1>
  • He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tuesday).
  • Marianna is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Hopper. Both communities are located in Lee County.
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 49.
  • He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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• Charlie Rich     (Singer, musician)
  • Full name: Charles Allen Rich
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Rich<1>
  • He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
  • Colt is located in Saint Francis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hopper (which is located in Lee County).
  • Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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• Minor Watson     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
  • He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
  • Marianna is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Hopper. Both communities are located in Lee County.
  • Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Alton Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
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• George Wood     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Wood<1>
  • He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday).
  • Forrest City is located in Saint Francis County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Hopper (which is located in Lee County).
  • Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • The body was cremated.