Washburn (Sebastian County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Washburn ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Washburn. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- Conway is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, which 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 Washburn to Pinecrest Memorial Park
James Bridges (Writer, director, actor)
- He was born in Paris (AR) on February 3, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 6, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Paris is located in Logan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Washburn (which is located in Sebastian County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Washburn. The cemetery is located in Logan County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Bridges<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Oakwood Cemetery
Roy Buchanan (Musician)
- He was born in Ozark (AR) on September 23, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Fairfax Hills (VA) on August 14, 1988 (a Sunday).
- Ozark is located in Franklin County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Washburn (which is located in Sebastian County).
- Fairfax Hills is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Columbia Gardens Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Bob Burns (Actor, humorist)
- Born: Robin Burns
- He was born in Greenwood (AR) on August 2, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Encino (CA) on February 2, 1956 (a Thursday).
- Greenwood is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Burns<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 Washburn to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lucas (AR) on January 16, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Reno (NV) on July 17, 1974 (a Wednesday).
- Lucas is located in Logan County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Washburn (which is located in Sebastian County).
- Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay Hanna 'Dizzy' Dean<1>
Paul 'Daffy' Dean (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lucas (AR) on August 14, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Springdale (AR) on March 17, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Lucas is located in Logan County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Washburn (which is located in Sebastian County).
- Springdale is located in Washington County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oakland Memorial Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast of Washburn. The cemetery is located in Johnson County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Daffy' Dean<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Oakland Memorial Cemetery
Jack Fleck (Professional golf)
- He was born in Bettendorf (IA) on November 7, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Fort Smith (AR) on March 21, 2014 (a Friday).
- Bettendorf is located in Scott County, Iowa.
- Fort Smith is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Ft. Smith National Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Washburn. The cemetery is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Fleck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Smith National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Smith National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Ft. Smith National Cemetery
Budge Patty (Professional tennis)
- He was born in Fort Smith (AR) on February 11, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Lausanne (Switzerland) on October 3, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Fort Smith is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Budge Patty<1>
David Morris Rowlands (Actor)
- He was born in Fort Smith (AR) on March 5, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Coronado (CA) on April 25, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Fort Smith is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- Coronado is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Morris Rowlands<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery
Hal Smith (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Harold Raymond Smith
- He was born in Barling (AR) on June 1, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Fort Smith (AR) on April 12, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Barling is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- Fort Smith is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Ft. Smith National Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Washburn. The cemetery is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Smith National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Smith National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Ft. Smith National Cemetery
Ernest Whitman (Actor)
- He was born in Fort Smith (AR) on February 21, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 5, 1954 (a Thursday).
- Fort Smith is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Washburn. Both communities are located in Sebastian County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Whitman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Washburn to Angelus Rosedale 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.