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Notable Births & Deaths for Asa ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Asa. 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.
- Dorris Bowdon (Actress)
- Full name: Dorris Estelle Bowdon
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
- She was born in Coldwater (MS) on December 27, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Coldwater is located in Tate County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Asa (which is located in Panola County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 90.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Asa to Westwood Memorial Park
- James Carr (Singer)
- Sam Cooke (Singer, songwriter)
- Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- Earl Zebedee Hooker (Musician)
- Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr. (Musician)
- James Earl Jones (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
- He was born in Arkabutla (MS) on January 17, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Pawling (NY) on September 9, 2024 (a Monday).
- Arkabutla is located in Tate County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Asa (which is located in Panola County).
- Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- The body was cremated.
- Eddie Perkins (Professional boxer)
- Luther Perkins (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther Perkins<1>
- He was born in Como (MS) on January 8, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 5, 1968 (a Monday).
- Como is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Asa. Both communities are located in Panola County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Charley Pride (Singer, musician, professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Pride<1>
- He was born in Sledge (MS) on March 18, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Sledge is located in Quitman County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Asa (which is located in Panola County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Mack Rice (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Bonny Rice
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack Rice<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on June 27, 2016 (a Monday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Asa (which is located in Panola County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Bessie Smith (Musician)
- Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter (Singer)
- Ike Turner (Musician, bandlead, songwriter, producer, talent scout)
- Born: Izear Luster Turner, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Turner<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 5, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on December 12, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Asa (which is located in Panola County).
- San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
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. |
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