Notable Births & Deaths for Waveland ...

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

• Bernie Babcock     (Author, playwright, journalist)
  • She was born in Union (OH) on April 28, 1868 (a Tueday) and died in Petit Jean (AR) on June 14, 1962 (a Thursday) at the age of 94. She is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (Pulaski County, Arkansas).
  • Petit Jean is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bernie Babcock<1>
• Scott Bradley     (Composer, arranger)
  • Full name: Walter Scott Bradley
  • He was born in Russellville (AR) on November 26, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Chatsworth (CA) on April 27, 1977 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Russellville is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Scott Bradley<1>
• 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) at the age of 57. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Logan County, Arkansas).
  • Paris is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Bridges<1>
• 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) at the age of 48. He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
  • Ozark is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Roy Buchanan<1>
• Johnny Carpenter     (Actor)
  • He was born in Dardanelle (AR) on June 25, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Burbank (CA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Dardanelle is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Carpenter<1>
• 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) at the age of 64.
  • Lucas is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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 Tueday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Oakland Memorial Cemetery (Johnson County, Arkansas).
  • Lucas is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Paul 'Daffy' Dean<1>
• Bill Doolin     (Crime figure)
  • Full name: William Doolin
  • He was born in Clarksville (AR) in 1858 and died on August 24, 1896 (a Monday). He is buried at Summit View Cemetery (Logan County, Oklahoma).
  • Clarksville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bill Doolin<1>
• Arthur Lee Hunnicutt     (Actor)
  • He was born in Gravelly (AR) on February 17, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 26, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Coop Prairie Cemetery (Scott County, Arkansas).
  • Gravelly is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Waveland.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Lee Hunnicutt<1>

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