Chocchuma Ferry (Grenada County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chocchuma Ferry ...

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

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, Mississippi.
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Little Zion MB Church Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Chocchuma Ferry. The cemetery is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Little Zion MB Church Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chocchuma Ferry to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery
B.B. King (Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer)
- Born: Riley B. King
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for B.B. King<1>
- He was born in Itta Bena (MS) on September 16, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on May 14, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Itta Bena is located in Leflore County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett<1>
- He was born in Grenada (MS) on February 14, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1969 (a Monday).
- Grenada is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Chocchuma Ferry. Both communities are located in Grenada County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- 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 Chocchuma Ferry to Restvale Cemetery
Juanita Moore (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Juanita Moore<1>
- She was born in Greenwood (MS) on October 19, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 99.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chocchuma Ferry to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roebuck 'Pops' Staples<1>
- He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Winona is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chocchuma Ferry to Oak Woods Cemetery
Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples<1>
- She was born in Drew (MS) on April 11, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 21, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Drew is located in Sunflower County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chocchuma Ferry to Oak Woods Cemetery
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roebuck 'Pops' Staples<1>
- He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Winona is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chocchuma Ferry to Oak Woods Cemetery
James Michael Tyler (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Michael Tyler<1>
- He was born in Greenwood (MS) on May 28, 1962 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Chocchuma Ferry (which is located in Grenada County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.

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.