Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Sayre. 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.
Jesse Belvin (Singer, songwriter)
Full name: Jesse Lorenzo Belvin
He was born in San Antonio (TX) on December 15, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Hope (AR) on February 6, 1960 (a Saturday) at the age of 27.
Hope is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sayre.
Bill Clinton (42nd President of the US (1993 - 2001))
Full name: William Jefferson Clinton
He was born in Hope (AR) on August 19, 1946 (a Monday)
Hope is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sayre.
Melinda Dillon (Actress)
She was born in Hope (AR) on October 13, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 2023 (a Monday) at the age of 83. The body was cremated.
Hope is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sayre.
Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Waldo Cemetery (Columbia County, Arkansas).
Waldo is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sayre.
Waldo is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sayre.
Arthur 'Sailor Art' Thomas, Sr. (Professional wrestler)
He was born in Gurdon (AR) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Fitchburg (WI) on March 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (Dane County, Wisconsin).
Gurdon is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Sayre.
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.