Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Varner. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Varner.
George Willard 'Skeets' Dickey (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Kensett (AR) on July 10, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in De Witt (AR) on June 16, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park (Pulaski County, Arkansas).
De Witt is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Varner.
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Varner.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Varner.
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Varner.
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.