Niblett Bluff (Calcasieu Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Niblett Bluff ...

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

Douglas Reagan Ault (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaumont (TX) on March 9, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Tarpon Springs (FL) on December 22, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Tarpon Springs is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Douglas Reagan Ault<1>
Matchett Herring Coe (Sculptor)
- He was born in Loeb (TX) on July 22, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Beaumont (TX) on January 14, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Loeb is located in Hardin County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Niblett Bluff. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matchett Herring Coe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Magnolia Cemetery
Michael Ellis DeBakey (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Lake Charles (LA) on September 7, 1908 (a Monday) and died in Houston (TX) on July 11, 2008 (a Friday).
- Lake Charles is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Ellis DeBakey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Arlington National Cemetery
John Demarie (Professional football)
- He was born in Lake Charles (LA) on August 28, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Lake Charles (LA) on November 29, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Lake Charles is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- Lake Charles is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Grand Lake Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Niblett Bluff. The cemetery is located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Demarie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grand Lake Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand Lake Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Grand Lake Cemetery
Michael Francis 'Mike' Dukes (Professional football)
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on March 16, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Beaumont (TX) on June 16, 2008 (a Monday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Francis 'Mike' Dukes<1>
Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Sulphur (LA) on July 10, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Peachtree City (GA) on February 16, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Sulphur is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- Peachtree City is located in Fayette County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. The cemetery is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery
Mel Farr (Professional football, businessman)
- Full name: Melvin Farr
- He was born in Beaumont (TX) on November 3, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on August 3, 2015 (a Monday).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mel Farr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Woodlawn Cemetery
Austin William 'Goose' Gonsoulin (Professional football)
- He was born in Port Arthur (TX) on June 7, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Beaumont (TX) on September 8, 2014 (a Monday).
- Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Niblett Bluff. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Austin William 'Goose' Gonsoulin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Greenlawn Memorial Park
Jim Hurtubise (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in North Tonawanda (NY) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Port Arthur (TX) on January 6, 1989 (a Friday).
- North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County, New York.
- Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Hurtubise<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Crown Hill Cemetery
Elrey Borge Jeppesen (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Lake Charles (LA) on January 28, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Cherry Hills Village (CO) on November 26, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Lake Charles is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- Cherry Hills Village is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, which is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elrey Borge Jeppesen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairmount Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Fairmount Cemetery
Janis Lyn Joplin (Musician)
- She was born in Port Arthur (TX) on January 19, 1943 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 4, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 27.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Janis Lyn Joplin<1>
Nellie Lutcher (Musician)
- She was born in Lake Charles (LA) on October 15, 1912 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 8, 2007 (a Friday).
- Lake Charles is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Lutcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Ted Lyons (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Theodore Amar Lyons
- He was born in Lake Charles (LA) on December 28, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Sulphur (LA) on July 25, 1986 (a Friday).
- Lake Charles is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- Sulphur is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Niblett Bluff. Both communities are located in Calcasieu Parish.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Big Woods Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Niblett Bluff. The cemetery is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Lyons<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Big Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Big Woods Cemetery
Bubba Smith (Actor, professional football)
- Full name: Charles Aaron Smith
- He was born in Orange (TX) on February 28, 1945 (a Wednesday) and died in South Los Angeles (CA) on August 3, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Orange is located in Orange County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- South Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bubba Smith<1>
Johnny Winters (Musician, producer)
- He was born in Beaumont (TX) on February 23, 1944 (a Wednesday) and died in Zurich (Switzerland) on July 16, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Winters<1>
Gus 'Ozark Ike' Zernial (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaumont (TX) on June 27, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Clovis (CA) on January 20, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Clovis is located in Fresno County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Clovis Cemetery, which is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus 'Ozark Ike' Zernial<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clovis Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clovis Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Clovis Cemetery
Gus Edward 'Ozark Ike' Zernial (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaumont (TX) on June 27, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Clovis (CA) on January 20, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Beaumont is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Niblett Bluff (which is located in Calcasieu Parish).
- Clovis is located in Fresno County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Clovis Cemetery, which is located in Fresno County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Edward 'Ozark Ike' Zernial<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clovis Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clovis Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Bluff to Clovis 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.