West Helena (Phillips County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for West Helena ...

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

James Carr (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Carr<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on June 13, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Memphis (TN) on January 7, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the northeast of West Helena. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
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Sam Cooke (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Samuel Cook
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Cooke<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on January 22, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 11, 1964 (a Friday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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William Reaves Eason (Director)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Reaves Eason<1>
- He was born in Friars Point (MS) on October 2, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Friars Point is located in Coahoma County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Jonestown is located in Coahoma County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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Frank Otis Frost (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
- He was born in Auvergne (AR) on April 15, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (AR) on October 12, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Auvergne is located in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- Helena is located nearby and to the southeast of West Helena.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of West Helena.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
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Red Holloway (Jazz musician)
- Born: James Wesley Holloway
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Holloway<1>
- He was born in Helena (AR) on May 31, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in San Luis Obispo (CA) on February 25, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Helena is located nearby and to the southeast of West Helena.
- San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Earl Zebedee Hooker (Musician)
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- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on January 15, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 21, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr. (Musician)
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- He was born in Lyon (MS) on March 21, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 19, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Lyon is located in Coahoma County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Hazel Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Robert Lockwood, Jr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lockwood, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Turkey Scratch (AR) on March 27, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 21, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Turkey Scratch is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of West Helena. Both communities are located in Phillips County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery<1>
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Robert Nighthawk (Musician)
- Born: Robert Lee McCollum
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
- He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Helena is located nearby and to the southeast of West Helena.
- Helena is located nearby and to the southeast of West Helena.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located nearby and to the east of West Helena.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
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Eddie Perkins (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Perkins<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on March 3, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 10, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Oscar Polk (Actor)
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- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tuesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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Charley Pride (Singer, musician, professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Pride<1>
- He was born in Sledge (MS) on March 18, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Sledge is located in Quitman County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
Mack Rice (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Bonny Rice
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack Rice<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on June 27, 2016 (a Monday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
Bessie Smith (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Smith<1>
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery<1>
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Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith<1>
- He was born in Helena (AR) on January 19, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 16, 2011 (a Friday).
- Helena is located nearby and to the southeast of West Helena.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Ike Turner (Musician, bandlead, songwriter, producer, talent scout)
- Born: Izear Luster Turner, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Turner<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 5, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on December 12, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
William Caesar Warfield (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Caesar Warfield<1>
- He was born in West Helena on January 22, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 25, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of West Helena (which is located in Phillips County).
- Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
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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.