Notable Births & Deaths for Modoc ...

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

James Carr (Singer)
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on June 13, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Memphis (TN) on January 7, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Carr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to New Park Cemetery
Sam Cooke (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Samuel Cook
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on January 22, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 11, 1964 (a Friday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Cooke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Reaves Eason (Director)
- He was born in Friars Point (MS) on October 2, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Friars Point is located in Coahoma County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Reaves Eason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Jonestown is located in Coahoma County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luke Easter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Highland Park Cemetery
Erma Franklin (Musician)
- Full name: Era Venice Franklin
- She was born in Shelby (MS) on March 13, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Detroit (MI) on September 7, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Shelby is located in Bolivar County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Franklin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Woodlawn Cemetery
Frank Otis Frost (Musician)
- 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, Arkansas.
- Helena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Magnolia Cemetery
Red Holloway (Jazz musician)
- Born: James Wesley Holloway
- He was born in Helena (AR) on May 31, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in San Luis Obispo (CA) on February 25, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Helena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Holloway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
John Lee Hooker (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- He was born in Tutwiler (MS) on August 22, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Los Altos (CA) on June 21, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Tutwiler is located in Tallahatchie County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Los Altos is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Lyon (MS) on March 21, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 19, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Lyon is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Hazel Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hazel Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Mt. Hazel Cemetery
Robert Lockwood, Jr. (Musician)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lockwood, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Riverside Cemetery
Jimmy McCracklin (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Born: James David Walker, Jr.
- He was born in Helena (AR) on August 13, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in San Pablo (CA) on December 20, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Helena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- San Pablo is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, which is located in Solano County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy McCracklin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
Robert Nighthawk (Musician)
- Born: Robert Lee McCollum
- He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Helena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- Helena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Magnolia Cemetery
Eddie Perkins (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on March 3, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 10, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mack Rice (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Bonny Rice
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on June 27, 2016 (a Monday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack Rice<1>
Bessie Smith (Musician)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith (Musician)
- He was born in Helena (AR) on January 19, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 16, 2011 (a Friday).
- Helena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Restvale Cemetery
Ike Turner (Musician, bandlead, songwriter, producer, talent scout)
- Born: Izear Luster Turner, Jr.
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 5, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on December 12, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Modoc (which is located in Phillips County).
- San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Turner<1>
William Caesar Warfield (Singer)
- He was born in West Helena (AR) on January 22, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 25, 2002 (a Sunday).
- West Helena is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Modoc. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Caesar Warfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Modoc to Mt. Hope Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	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.