Ward (Lonoke County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ward ...

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

Marvin Edward Blaylock (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fort Smith (AR) on September 30, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Conway (AR) on October 23, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Fort Smith is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
- Conway is located in Faulkner County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Saline County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Edward Blaylock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinecrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Pinecrest Memorial Park
Frank Bonner (Actor, director)
- Born: Frank Woodrow Boers, Jr.
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 28, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Laguna Niguel (CA) on June 16, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Laguna Niguel is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Bonner<1>
Otis Owen Brannan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Greenbrier (AR) on March 13, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 6, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Greenbrier is located in Faulkner County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Springhill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Owen Brannan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Springhill Cemetery
Bonnie Jean Brown (Singer)
- She was born in Sparkman (AR) on July 31, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on July 16, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Sparkman is located in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Brearley Cemetery, which is located in Yell County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bonnie Jean Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brearley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brearley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Brearley Cemetery
Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton (Professional basketball)
- Born: Clifton Nathaniel
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on October 13, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 31, 1990 (a Friday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nathaniel 'Sweetwater' Clifton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Restvale Cemetery
Gail Davis (Actress)
- Born: Betty Jeanne Grayson
- She was born in Little Rock (AR) on October 5, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 15, 1997 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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).
- Kensett is located in White County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- De Witt is located in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Willard 'Skeets' Dickey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Roselawn Memorial Park
William Malcolm 'Bill' Dickey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bastrop (LA) on June 6, 1907 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on November 12, 1993 (a Friday).
- Bastrop is located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Malcolm 'Bill' Dickey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Roselawn Memorial Park
Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (Musician)
- He was born in Georgetown (KY) on March 3, 1803 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on August 4, 1874 (a Tuesday).
- Georgetown is located in Scott County, Kentucky.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sandford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Mt. Holly Cemetery
John Gould Fletcher (Author)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on January 3, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on May 10, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gould Fletcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Jay C. Flippen (Actor)
- Born: John Constantine Flippen
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on March 6, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 3, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay C. Flippen<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Westwood Memorial Park
Betty Francisco (Actress)
- Born: Elizabeth Francisco Spradling
- She was born in Little Rock (AR) on September 26, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in El Cerrito (CA) on November 25, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- El Cerrito is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Francisco<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Allen Garland (Author)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) in May 1876 and died in Fort Worth (TX) on December 21, 1907 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Allen Garland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Ann Gillis (Actress)
- Born: Alma Mabel Conner
- She was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 12, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Horam (England) on January 31, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Gillis<1>
John Hancock (Actor)
- He was born in Hazen (AR) on March 4, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 13, 1992 (a Tuesday).
- Hazen is located in Prairie County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hancock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
Byron 'Mex' Johnson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on September 16, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Denver (CO) on September 24, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, which is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron 'Mex' Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Logan National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Logan National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Ft. Logan National Cemetery
George Richard Mann (Architect)
- He was born in Syracuse (IN) on July 2, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on March 20, 1939 (a Monday).
- Syracuse is located in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Richard Mann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Mt. Holly Cemetery
Andrew Marshall III (Actor)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on July 4, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 10, 1989 (a Thursday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Marshall III<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Gerald Nelson Nesbitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Big Sandy (TX) on March 3, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on April 27, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Big Sandy is located in Upshur County, Texas.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Nelson Nesbitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Roselawn Memorial Park
Charles Fenton Mercer Noland (Author)
- Also known as: Pete Whetstone
- He was born in Aldie (VA) on August 23, 1810 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on June 23, 1858 (a Wednesday).
- Aldie is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ward (which is located in Lonoke County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Mt. Holly Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Ward. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Fenton Mercer Noland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Holly Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Holly Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Ward to Mt. Holly Cemetery

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.