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Notable Births & Deaths for Banks ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Banks. 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.
- J. Blackfoot (Musician, singer)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Banks (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 Banks to Westwood Memorial Park
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Banks (which is located in Tunica County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Banks. 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 Banks to Magnolia Cemetery
- Red Holloway (Jazz musician)
- Walter 'Shakey' Horton (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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Banks (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 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Banks (which is located in Tunica County).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Banks (which is located in Tunica County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Banks. 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 Banks to Magnolia Cemetery
- 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 in Panola County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Banks (which is located in Tunica 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Banks (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)
- John 'Big John' Tate (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
- He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Marion is located in Crittenden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Banks (which is located in Tunica County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Banks. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks to Edmondson Cemetery
- Johnnie Taylor (Singer)
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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