Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Beatty. 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.
Archie Dees (Professional basketball)
Full name: William Archie Dees
He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
Ethel is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Beatty.
He was born in Goodman (MS) on September 23, 1867 (a Monday) and died in Greenville (MS) on January 26, 1948 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery (Travis County, Texas).
Goodman is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Beatty.
He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Winona is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Beatty.
He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tueday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
Winona is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Beatty.
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.