Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Penrose. 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.
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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Penrose (which is located in Woodruff County).
Billy Ray 'Rabbit' Smith, Sr. (Professional football)
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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Penrose. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Penrose. The cemetery is located in Woodruff County, Arkansas.
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.