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Notable Births & Deaths for Austin ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Austin. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Austin (which is located in Tunica 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 Austin to Westwood Memorial Park
- William Reaves Eason (Director)
- Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- Frank Otis Frost (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
- He was born in Auvergne (AR) on April 15, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (AR) on October 12, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Auvergne is located in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Austin. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Magnolia Cemetery
- Red Holloway (Jazz 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- The body was cremated.
- Robert Lockwood, Jr. (Musician)
- Robert Nighthawk (Musician)
- Born: Robert Lee McCollum
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
- He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Austin. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Magnolia Cemetery
- Oscar Polk (Actor)
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith (Musician)
- Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter (Singer)
- William Caesar Warfield (Singer)
- Minor Watson (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Alton Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Alton 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. |
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