Notable Births & Deaths for Douglas ...

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

• Bob Hopkins     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: Robert M. Hopkins
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Hopkins<1>
  • He was born in Jonesboro (LA) on November 3, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on May 15, 2015 (a Friday).
  • Jonesboro is located in Jackson Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • Bellevue is located in King County, Washington.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Holyrood Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
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• Mantan Moreland     (Actor, comedian)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mantan Moreland<1>
  • He was born in Monroe (LA) on September 3, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on September 28, 1973 (a Friday).
  • Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Billy Arnold Muffett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Arnold Muffett<1>
  • He was born in Hammond (IN) on September 21, 1930 (a Sunday) and died in Monroe (LA) on June 15, 2008 (a Sunday).
  • Hammond is located in Lake County, Indiana.
  • Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
• William Dayton 'Pol' Perritt     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dayton 'Pol' Perritt<1>
  • He was born in Arcadia (LA) on August 30, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 15, 1947 (a Wednesday).
  • Arcadia is located in Bienville Parish and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Arcadia Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Douglas. The cemetery is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
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• Bill Russell     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: William Felton Russell
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Russell<1>
  • He was born in West Monroe (LA) on February 12, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Mercer Island (WA) on July 31, 2022 (a Sunday).
  • West Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • Mercer Island is located in King County, Washington.
  • At the time of his death, he was 88.
  • He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery<1>
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• Charles Sullivan     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Monroe (LA) on April 24, 1899 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 25, 1972 (a Sunday).
  • Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • 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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• Donald Edward Wilson     (Major League Baseball)
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  • He was born in Monroe (LA) on February 12, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Houston (TX) on January 5, 1975 (a Sunday).
  • Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Douglas (which is located in Lincoln Parish).
  • Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 29.
• Paul 'Tank' Younger     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Paul Lawrence Younger
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  • He was born in Grambling (LA) on April 30, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on September 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
  • Grambling is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Douglas. Both communities are located in Lincoln Parish.
  • Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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