Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Buena Vista. 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.
Lucille Bogan (Singer)
Born: Lucile Anderson
She was born in Amory (MS) on April 1, 1897 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 10, 1948 (a Tuesday).
Amory is located in Monroe County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Buena Vista (which is located in Chickasaw County).
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of her death, she was 51.
She is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
He was born in Aberdeen (MS) on August 23, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Shannon (MS) on July 2, 1985 (a Tuesday).
Aberdeen is located in Monroe County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Buena Vista (which is located in Chickasaw County).
Shannon is located in Lee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Buena Vista (which is located in Chickasaw County).
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at Shannon Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Buena Vista. The cemetery is located in Lee County, Mississippi.
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.