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Notable Births & Deaths for Thompson ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Thompson. 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.
- Dorris Bowdon (Actress)
- Full name: Dorris Estelle Bowdon
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
- She was born in Coldwater (MS) on December 27, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Coldwater is located in Tate County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Thompson (which is located in Crittenden County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Westwood Memorial Park
- Stanley David Griggs (Astronaut)
- 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 in Cross County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Thompson (which is located in Crittenden County).
- Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Walter 'Shakey' Horton (Musician)
- James Earl Jones (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
- He was born in Arkabutla (MS) on January 17, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Pawling (NY) on September 9, 2024 (a Monday).
- Arkabutla is located in Tate County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Thompson (which is located in Crittenden County).
- Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- The body was cremated.
- Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes (Professional football)
- Oscar Polk (Actor)
- 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 in Saint Francis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Thompson (which is located in Crittenden County).
- Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Memorial Park Cemetery
- Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter (Singer)
- John 'Big John' Tate (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
- He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Marion is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Thompson. Both communities are located in Crittenden County.
- Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northeast of Thompson. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Thompson to Edmondson Cemetery
- Johnnie Taylor (Singer)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Thompson (which is located in Crittenden 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 Thompson 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Thompson (which is located in Crittenden 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. |
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