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Notable Births & Deaths for Gerlach Mill ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Gerlach Mill. 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)
- James Carr (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Carr<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on June 13, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Memphis (TN) on January 7, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the north northeast of Gerlach Mill. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gerlach Mill to New Park Cemetery
- Sam Cooke (Singer, songwriter)
- William Reaves Eason (Director)
- Luke Easter (Professional baseball)
- Frank Otis Frost (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Otis Frost<1>
- He was born in Auvergne (AR) on April 15, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Helena (AR) on October 12, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Auvergne is located in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Gerlach Mill. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gerlach Mill to Magnolia Cemetery
- Red Holloway (Jazz musician)
- Earl Zebedee Hooker (Musician)
- Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr. (Musician)
- James Earl Jones (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- The body was cremated.
- Robert Nighthawk (Musician)
- Born: Robert Lee McCollum
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Nighthawk<1>
- He was born in Helena (AR) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Helena (AR) on November 5, 1967 (a Sunday).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- Helena is located in Phillips County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Gerlach Mill. The cemetery is located in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gerlach Mill to Magnolia Cemetery
- Eddie Perkins (Professional boxer)
- 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 east of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Charley Pride (Singer, musician, professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Pride<1>
- He was born in Sledge (MS) on March 18, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Sledge is located in Quitman County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Mack Rice (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Bonny Rice
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack Rice<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on June 27, 2016 (a Monday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Bessie Smith (Musician)
- Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith (Musician)
- Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter (Singer)
- Ike Turner (Musician, bandlead, songwriter, producer, talent scout)
- Born: Izear Luster Turner, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Turner<1>
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 5, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on December 12, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Gerlach Mill (which is located in Tunica County).
- San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- William Caesar Warfield (Singer)
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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