Midway (Webster Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Midway ...

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

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 in Caddo Parish and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Midway (which is located in Webster 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 in Caddo Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Midway (which is located in Webster 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 Midway to Arlington Cemetery
Percy Mayfield (Songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Mayfield<1>
- He was born in Minden (LA) on August 12, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Minden is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Midway. Both communities are located in Webster 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 Midway to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Bobby Thompson (Professional football)
- Full name: Robert Lee Thompson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
- He was born in Minden (LA) on March 30, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 11, 2014 (a Tuesday).
- Minden is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Midway. Both communities are located in Webster Parish.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Midway to Rose Hills Memorial Park

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.