Notable Births & Deaths for Ruffin ...

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

• Jeanne Carmen     (Actress, model)
  • Full name: Jeanne Laverne Carmen
  • She was born in Paragould (AR) on August 4, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Irvine (CA) on December 20, 2007 (a Thursday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park (Orange County, California).
  • Paragould is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Ruffin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jeanne Carmen<1>
• Marshall Grant     (Musician)
  • He was born in Nantahala (NC) on May 5, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Jonesboro (AR) on August 7, 2011 (a Sunday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Jonesboro is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Ruffin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marshall Grant<1>
• Dave 'Hawg' Hanner     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Parkin (AR) on May 22, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on September 11, 2008 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
  • Parkin is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Ruffin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Hawg' Hanner<1>