Notable Births & Deaths for Emerald ...

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

• Bo Diddley     (Musician, vocalist)
  • Born: Ellas Otha Bates
  • He was born in McComb (MS) on December 30, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Archer (FL) on June 2, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 79.
  • McComb is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Emerald.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bo Diddley<1>
• Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery     (Pianist, singer)
  • He was born in Kentwood (LA) on April 18, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 6, 1985 (a Friday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Kentwood is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Emerald.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery<1>
• Ray Perkins     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Mount Olive (MS) on December 6, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 9, 2020 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Tuscaloosa County, Alabama).
  • Mount Olive is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Emerald.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ray Perkins<1>
• Britney Spears     (Singer, dancer, actress)
  • Full name: Britney Jean Spears
  • She was born in McComb (MS) on December 2, 1981 (a Wednesday)
  • McComb is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Emerald.
• Ronnie Van Zant     (Musician)
  • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on January 15, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Gillsburg (MS) on October 20, 1977 (a Thursday) at the age of 29. He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park (Duval County, Florida).
  • Gillsburg is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Emerald.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronnie Van Zant<1>