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Notable Births & Deaths for Byhalia ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Byhalia. 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.
- Emery 'Ace' Adams (1932:1947)
- He was born in Collierville (TN) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died on January 22, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Collierville is located in Shelby County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Byhalia (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emery 'Ace' Adams<1>
- J. Blackfoot (Musician, singer)
- Dorris Bowdon (Actress)
- Walter 'Shakey' Horton (Musician)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Byhalia (which is located in Marshall 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>
- Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mount Pleasant (MS) on November 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 8, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Mount Pleasant is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Byhalia. Both communities are located in Marshall County.
- Memphis is located in Shelby County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Byhalia (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr<1>
- Charlie Lea (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles William Lee
- He was born in Orleans (France) on December 25, 1956 (a Tuesday) and died in Collierville (TN) on November 11, 2011 (a Friday).
- Collierville is located in Shelby County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Byhalia (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Lea<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 in Panola County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Byhalia (which is located in Marshall 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>
- Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter (Singer)
- Rufus Thomas, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Cayce (MS) on March 26, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Cayce is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Byhalia. Both communities are located in Marshall County.
- Memphis is located in Shelby County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Byhalia (which is located in Marshall County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of Byhalia. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Byhalia to New Park Cemetery
- Ida B. Wells (Social reformer)
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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