Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pickens. 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.
Otis Clay (Singer)
Full name: Otis Lee Clay
He was born in Waxhaw (MS) on February 11, 1942 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 2016 (a Friday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Waxhaw is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Pickens.
She was born in Monticello (AR) on August 17, 1897 (a Tueday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 21, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery (Pulaski County, Arkansas).
Monticello is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Pickens.
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.