Notable Births & Deaths for Widener ...

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

• Stanley David Griggs     (Astronaut)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley David Griggs<1>
  • He was born in Portland (OR) on September 7, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Earle (AR) on June 17, 1989 (a Saturday).
  • Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
  • Earle is located in Crittenden County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Widener (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 49.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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• Dave 'Hawg' Hanner     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Hawg' Hanner<1>
  • He was born in Parkin (AR) on May 22, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on September 11, 2008 (a Thursday).
  • Parkin is located in Cross County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Widener (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
• 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 in Phillips County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Widener (which is located in Saint Francis 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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• 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Widener (which is located in Saint Francis 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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• Charlie Rich     (Singer, musician)
  • Full name: Charles Allen Rich
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  • He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
  • Colt is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Widener. Both communities are located in Saint Francis County.
  • Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east of Widener. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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• Johnnie Taylor     (Singer)
  • Full name: Johnnie Harrison Taylor
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  • He was born in Crawfordsville (AR) on May 5, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on May 31, 2000 (a Wednesday).
  • Crawfordsville is located in Crittenden County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Widener (which is located in Saint Francis County).
  • Duncanville is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery<1>
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• Minor Watson     (Actor)
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  • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Widener (which is located in Saint Francis 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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• George Wood     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday).
  • Forrest City is located nearby and to the west of Widener.
  • Macon is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • The body was cremated.