Notable Births & Deaths for College Hill ...

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

• Dorris Bowdon     (Actress)
  • Full name: Dorris Estelle Bowdon
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
  • She was born in Coldwater (MS) on December 27, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 2005 (a Tuesday).
  • Coldwater is located in Tate County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of College Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 90.
  • She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Google driving directions:
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• Luther Perkins     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther Perkins<1>
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of College Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 40.
• Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter     (Singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter<1>
  • She was born in Coldwater (MS) on January 31, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 13, 2015 (a Saturday).
  • Coldwater is located in Tate County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of College Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 62.
  • She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
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• Ida B. Wells     (Social reformer)
  • Full name: Ida Bell Wells
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida B. Wells<1>
  • She was born in Holly Springs (MS) on July 16, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 25, 1931 (a Wednesday).
  • Holly Springs is located in Marshall County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of College Hill (which is located in Lafayette County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 68.
  • She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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