Notable Births & Deaths for Howell ...

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

• George Willard 'Skeets' Dickey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Willard 'Skeets' Dickey<1>
  • He was born in Kensett (AR) on July 10, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in De Witt (AR) on June 16, 1976 (a Wednesday).
  • Kensett is located in White County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Howell (which is located in Woodruff County).
  • De Witt is located in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 60.
  • He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park<1>
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• Frank Otis Frost     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
  • He was born in Auvergne (AR) on April 15, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (AR) on October 12, 1999 (a Tuesday).
  • Auvergne is located in Jackson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Howell (which is located in Woodruff County).
  • Helena is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
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• 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Howell. Both communities are located in Woodruff 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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• John Hancock     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hancock<1>
  • He was born in Hazen (AR) on March 4, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 13, 1992 (a Tuesday).
  • Hazen is located in Prairie County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Howell (which is located in Woodruff County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 51.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Howell (which is located in Woodruff 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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• Billy Ray 'Rabbit' Smith, Sr.     (Professional football)
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  • He was born in Augusta (AR) on January 27, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 21, 2001 (a Wednesday).
  • Augusta is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Howell. Both communities are located in Woodruff County.
  • Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Augusta Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northwest of Howell. The cemetery is located in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
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• George Wood     (Actor)
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  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Howell (which is located in Woodruff County).
  • Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • The body was cremated.