Notable Births & Deaths for Batesville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Batesville. 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 north of Batesville (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Batesville to Westwood Memorial Park
• 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Batesville (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
• Luther Perkins     (Musician)
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Batesville. Both communities are located in Panola County.
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 40.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther Perkins<1>
• 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Batesville (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Pride<1>
• 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 north of Batesville (which is located in Panola 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Batesville to Burr Oak Cemetery