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Notable Births & Deaths for Tongin ...

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

  • Frank Otis Frost     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
    • He was born in Auvergne (AR) on April 15, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (AR) on October 12, 1999 (a Tuesday).
    • Auvergne is located in Jackson County, Arkansas.
    • Helena is located in Phillips County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Tongin (which is located in Lee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 63.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Tongin. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Tongin to Magnolia Cemetery
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Tongin (which is located in Lee County).
    • Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Red Holloway     (Jazz 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Tongin (which is located in Lee County).
    • Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Robert Lockwood, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Robert Nighthawk     (Musician)
    • Born: Robert Lee McCollum
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
    • He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
    • Helena is located in Phillips County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Tongin (which is located in Lee County).
    • Helena is located in Phillips County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Tongin (which is located in Lee County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Tongin. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Tongin to Magnolia Cemetery
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Tongin (which is located in Lee 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 45 miles [72.4 km] to the east northeast of Tongin. 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 Tongin to Memorial Park Cemetery
  • Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith     (Musician)
  • William Caesar Warfield     (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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Tongin. Both communities are located in Lee 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 Tongin 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Tongin (which is located in Lee 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.