Smith Chapel (Cross County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Smith Chapel ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Smith Chapel. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion F. Garner<1>
- He was born in McCrory (AR) on July 24, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 19, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- McCrory is located in Woodruff County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Smith Chapel (which is located in Cross County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Chapel to Houston National Cemetery
Stanley David Griggs (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley David Griggs<1>
- He was born in Portland (OR) on September 7, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Earle (AR) on June 17, 1989 (a Saturday).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Earle is located in Crittenden County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Smith Chapel (which is located in Cross County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Chapel to Arlington National Cemetery
Dave 'Hawg' Hanner (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Hawg' Hanner<1>
- He was born in Parkin (AR) on May 22, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on September 11, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Parkin is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Smith Chapel. Both communities are located in Cross County.
- Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
Oscar Polk (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Polk<1>
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tuesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Smith Chapel (which is located in Cross County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Chapel to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Charlie Rich (Singer, musician)
- Full name: Charles Allen Rich
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Rich<1>
- He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Colt is located nearby and to the southeast of Smith Chapel.
- Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Chapel to Memorial Park Cemetery
Johnnie Taylor (Singer)
- Full name: Johnnie Harrison Taylor
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie Taylor<1>
- He was born in Crawfordsville (AR) on May 5, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on May 31, 2000 (a Wednesday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Crittenden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Smith Chapel (which is located in Cross County).
- Duncanville is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Chapel to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Smith Chapel (which is located in Cross County).
- Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Smith Chapel to Alton Cemetery
George Wood (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Wood<1>
- He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday).
- Forrest City is located in Saint Francis County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Smith Chapel (which is located in Cross County).
- Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.

Footnotes ...

<1>	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.