Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Midway. 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Midway.
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Midway.
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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Midway.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Midway.
Waldo is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Midway.
He was born in Texarkana (TX) on October 13, 1931 (a Tueday) and died in La Jolla (CA) on February 18, 2001 (a Sunday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery (Santa Barbara County, California).
Texarkana is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Midway.
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.