Notable Births & Deaths for Walnut Hill ...

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

• Bessie Coleman     (Aviation pioneer)
  • She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
  • Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Walnut Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 34.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Coleman<1>
• Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman     (Aviation pioneer)
  • She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
  • Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Walnut Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
  • At the time of her death, she was 34.
  • We don't have any burial details.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman<1>
• Clyde Dixon Connell     (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
  • She was born in Belcher (LA) on September 19, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Elm Grove (LA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
  • Belcher is located in Caddo Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Walnut Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Elm Grove is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of her death, she was 96.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
• Arvel Odell Hale     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday).
  • Hosston is located in Caddo Parish and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Walnut Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • El Dorado is located in Union County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Arkansas.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Walnut Hill to Arlington Cemetery
• Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday).
  • Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Walnut Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Walnut Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Waldo Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east northeast of Walnut Hill. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, Arkansas.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Waldo Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Walnut Hill to Waldo Cemetery