Notable Births & Deaths for New Memphis ...

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

• Oliver Blake     (Actor)
  • Born: Oliver Bettle Prickett
  • He was born on April 4, 1905 (a Tueday) and died on February 12, 1992 (a Wednesday) at the age of 86.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oliver Blake<1>
• Stephen K. Burks     (Actor)
  • He was born on July 5, 1956 (a Thursday) and died on November 28, 1992 (a Saturday) at the age of 36.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stephen K. Burks<1>
• Buddy Ebsen     (Actor, dancer)
  • Full name: Christian Ludolf Ebsen, Jr.
  • He was born on April 2, 1908 (a Thursday) and died on July 6, 2003 (a Sunday) at the age of 95.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Buddy Ebsen<1>
• Arthur Fletcher     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on January 5, 1885 (a Monday) and died on February 6, 1950 (a Monday) at the age of 65.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arthur Fletcher<1>
• Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on March 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died on October 14, 2007 (a Sunday) at the age of 80.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Owen Lacey 'Red' Friend, Jr.<1>
• Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: Harry Junior Gallatin
  • He was born on April 26, 1927 (a Tueday) and died on October 7, 2015 (a Wednesday) at the age of 88.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry 'The Horse' Gallatin<1>
• Warren Louis Hacker     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on November 21, 1924 (a Friday) and died on May 22, 2002 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Warren Louis Hacker<1>
• Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson     (Musician)
  • He was born on May 17, 1925 (a Sunday) and died on November 26, 1963 (a Tueday) at the age of 38.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Herbert Lester 'Cousin Herb' Henson<1>
• Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born on April 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died on November 19, 1891 (a Thursday) at the age of 35.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernest Patrick 'Ernie' Hickman<1>
• William Holden     (Oscar nominated actor)
  • Born: William Franklin Beedle, Jr.
  • He was born on April 17, 1918 (a Wednesday) and died on November 12, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 63. The body was cremated.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Holden<1>
• Frank E. Millard     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born on July 4, 1865 (a Tueday) and died on July 4, 1892 (a Monday) at the age of 27.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank E. Millard<1>
• Hugh Sanders     (Actor)
  • Born: Howard William Sanders
  • He was born on March 13, 1911 (a Monday) and died on January 9, 1966 (a Sunday) at the age of 54.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Sanders<1>
• James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder     (Race car driver)
  • He was born on March 10, 1909 (a Wednesday) and died on June 29, 1939 (a Thursday) at the age of 30.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James L. 'Jimmy' Snyder<1>
• Edward 'Pep' Young     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born on June 13, 1913 (a Friday) and died on August 3, 1967 (a Thursday) at the age of 54.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward 'Pep' Young<1>

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