Austin (Tunica County, MS)

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
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Westwood Memorial Park
William Reaves Eason (Director)
- He was born in Friars Point (MS) on October 2, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Friars Point is located in Coahoma County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Reaves Eason<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday).
- Jonestown is located in Coahoma County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Euclid is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luke Easter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Highland Park Cemetery
Frank Otis Frost (Musician)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Magnolia Cemetery
Red Holloway (Jazz musician)
- Born: James Wesley Holloway
- He was born in Helena (AR) on May 31, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in San Luis Obispo (CA) on February 25, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Red Holloway<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Lyon (MS) on March 21, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 19, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Lyon is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Hazel Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hazel Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Mt. Hazel Cemetery
James Earl Jones (Actor)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
Robert Lockwood, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Turkey Scratch (AR) on March 27, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 21, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Turkey Scratch is located in Phillips County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Riverside Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lockwood, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Riverside Cemetery
Robert Nighthawk (Musician)
- Born: Robert Lee McCollum
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Magnolia Cemetery
Oscar Polk (Actor)
- He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 25, 1899 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 4, 1949 (a Tuesday).
- Marianna is located in Lee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Polk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Charley Pride (Singer, musician, professional baseball)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Pride<1>
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith (Musician)
- He was born in Helena (AR) on January 19, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 16, 2011 (a Friday).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Restvale Cemetery
Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter (Singer)
- She was born in Coldwater (MS) on January 31, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 13, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Coldwater is located in Tate County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 62.
- She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Burr Oak Cemetery
William Caesar Warfield (Singer)
- He was born in West Helena (AR) on January 22, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 25, 2002 (a Sunday).
- West Helena is located in Phillips County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Austin (which is located in Tunica County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Caesar Warfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Austin to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Minor Watson (Actor)
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alton Cemetery (IL) (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.