Bear Creek (Hinds County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bear Creek ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bear Creek. 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.

Willie Dixon (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: William James Dixon
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Dixon<1>
- He was born in Vicksburg (MS) on July 1, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Burbank (CA) on January 29, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Vicksburg is located in Warren County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Bear Creek (which is located in Hinds County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Burr Oak Cemetery
Johnny Fuller (Gospel singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Fuller<1>
- He was born in Edwards (MS) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Oakland (CA) on May 20, 1985 (a Monday).
- Edwards is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Evergreen Cemetery
Willie Albert 'Al' Goodman (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Albert 'Al' Goodman<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on March 31, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Hackensack (NJ) on July 26, 2010 (a Monday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Hackensack is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Maple Grove Park Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Grove Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Maple Grove Park Cemetery
Robert Johnson (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert Leroy Johnson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Johnson<1>
- He was born in Hazlehurst (MS) on May 8, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Greenwood (MS) on August 16, 1938 (a Tuesday).
- Hazlehurst is located in Copiah County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Bear Creek (which is located in Hinds County).
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Little Zion MB Church Cemetery, which is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Little Zion MB Church Cemetery<1>
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- From Bear Creek to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery
Johnnie 'Little Johnny' Jones (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie 'Little Johnny' Jones<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 19, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Restvale Cemetery
Charles 'Papa Charlie' McCoy (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Papa Charlie' McCoy<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on May 26, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Restvale Cemetery
Wilbur Joe 'Kansas Joe' McCoy (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Joe 'Kansas Joe' McCoy<1>
- He was born in Raymond (MS) on May 11, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 28, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Raymond is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Restvale Cemetery
Irwin Russel (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irwin Russel<1>
- He was born in Port Gibson (MS) on June 3, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 23, 1879 (a Tuesday).
- Port Gibson is located in Claiborne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Bear Creek (which is located in Hinds County).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Bear Creek to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Irwin Russell (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irwin Russell<1>
- He was born in Port Gibson (MS) on June 3, 1853 (a Friday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 23, 1879 (a Tuesday).
- Port Gibson is located in Claiborne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Bear Creek (which is located in Hinds County).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Otis Spann (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Spann<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on March 21, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 25, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Burr Oak Cemetery
David Lee 'Deacon' Turner (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lee 'Deacon' Turner<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on January 2, 1955 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on July 10, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Union Cemetery
Deacon Turner (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Deacon Turner<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on January 2, 1955 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on July 10, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Union Cemetery
Ernestine Wade (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernestine Wade<1>
- She was born in Jackson (MS) on August 7, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 15, 1983 (a Friday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Biff Warren (Actor)
- Full name: William Wayne Warren, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Biff Warren<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on December 9, 1955 (a Friday) and died in Madison (MS) on September 26, 1993 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Madison is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Bear Creek. The cemetery is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Lakewood Memorial Park
Eudora Welty (Pultizer Prize winning author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eudora Welty<1>
- She was born in Jackson (MS) on April 13, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (MS) on July 23, 2001 (a Monday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. The cemetery is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Greenwood Cemetery
John McKay Williams (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John McKay Williams<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on October 27, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on July 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Lakewood Cemetery
Abe Woodson (Professional football)
- Full name: Abraham Benjamin Woodson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Woodson<1>
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on February 15, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on February 8, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Bear Creek. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bear Creek to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial 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.