Notable Births & Deaths for Plainfield ...

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

• Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>
  • He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday).
  • Waldo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Plainfield. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
  • Waldo is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Plainfield. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Waldo Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Plainfield. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, Arkansas.
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Waldo Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
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• Percy Mayfield     (Songwriter)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Mayfield<1>
  • He was born in Minden (LA) on August 12, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1984 (a Saturday).
  • Minden is located in Webster Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Plainfield (which is located in Columbia County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
  • He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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  • From Plainfield to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Bobby Thompson     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Robert Lee Thompson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
  • He was born in Minden (LA) on March 30, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 11, 2014 (a Tuesday).
  • Minden is located in Webster Parish and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Plainfield (which is located in Columbia County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Plainfield to Rose Hills Memorial Park