McCoy (Caddo Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for McCoy ...

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

Bessie Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Coleman<1>
- She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman<1>
- She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
- Atlanta is located in Cass County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- We don't have any burial details.
Clyde Dixon Connell (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
- She was born in Belcher (LA) on September 19, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Elm Grove (LA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
- Belcher is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of McCoy. Both communities are located in Caddo Parish.
- Elm Grove is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
Arvel Odell Hale (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
- He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday).
- Hosston is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of McCoy. Both communities are located in Caddo Parish.
- El Dorado is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From McCoy to Arlington Cemetery
Stuart Hamblen (Songwriter, singer, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stuart Hamblen<1>
- He was born in Kellyville (TX) on October 20, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on March 8, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Kellyville is located in Marion County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From McCoy to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Lady Bird Johnson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson (1963 - 1969))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lady Bird Johnson<1>
- She was born in Karnack (TX) on December 22, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on July 11, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Karnack is located in Harrison County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Johnson Family Cemetery, which is located in Gillespie County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Johnson Family Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Johnson Family Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From McCoy to Johnson Family Cemetery
Scott Joplin (Jazz Composer, pianist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Joplin<1>
- He was born in Linden (TX) on November 24, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 1, 1917 (a Sunday).
- Linden is located in Cass County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at St. Michaels Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Google driving directions:
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- From McCoy to St. Michaels Cemetery
John 'Country Johnny' Mathis (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Country Johnny' Mathis<1>
- He was born in Maud (TX) on September 30, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 27, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Maud is located in Bowie County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery, which is located in Marshall County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beechwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From McCoy to Beechwood Cemetery
T-Bone Walker (Musician)
- Born: Aaron Thibeaux Walker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for T-Bone Walker<1>
- He was born in Linden (TX) on May 28, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 16, 1975 (a Sunday).
- Linden is located in Cass County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of McCoy (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From McCoy to Inglewood Park Cemetery

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.