Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Star City. 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.
Eldridge Cleaver (Activist, Black Panther leader, writer)
Full name: Leroy Eldridge Cleaver
He was born in Wabbaseka (AR) on August 31, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Pomona (CA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
Wabbaseka is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Star City.
He was born in Pine Bluff (AR) on August 7, 1909 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 10, 2006 (a Saturday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Pine Bluff is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Star City.
She was born in Monticello (AR) on August 17, 1897 (a Tueday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 21, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery (Pulaski County, Arkansas).
Monticello is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Star City.
He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on December 14, 1920 (a Tueday) and died in Pine Bluff (AR) on February 21, 2015 (a Saturday) at the age of 94. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Pine Bluff is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Star City.
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.