Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Posey. 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.
Marion F. Garner (Musician)
He was born in McCrory (AR) on July 24, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 19, 2004 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Houston National Cemetery (Harris County, Texas).
McCrory is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Posey.
He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tueday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
Marianna is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Posey.
He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
Colt is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Posey.
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) at the age of 66. He is buried at Augusta Memorial Park (Woodruff County, Arkansas).
Augusta is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Posey.
He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
Marianna is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Posey.
He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 80. The body was cremated.
Forrest City is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Posey.
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