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Notable Births & Deaths for Glendale ...

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

  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Glendale. Both communities are located in Coahoma 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 45 miles [72.4 km] to the northeast of Glendale. 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 Glendale to New Park Cemetery
  • Sam Cooke     (Singer, songwriter)
  • William Reaves Eason     (Director)
  • Luke Easter     (Professional baseball)
  • Frank Otis Frost     (Musician)
  • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Glendale (which is located in Coahoma County).
    • Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Robert Lockwood, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Robert Nighthawk     (Musician)
  • Eddie Perkins     (Professional boxer)
  • Oscar Polk     (Actor)
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Glendale (which is located in Coahoma 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Glendale. Both communities are located in Coahoma 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)
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Glendale. Both communities are located in Coahoma 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)
  • Minor Watson     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minor Watson<1>
    • He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday).
    • Marianna is located in Lee County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Glendale (which is located in Coahoma County).
    • Alton is located in Madison County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Alton Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Alton Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Alton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Glendale to Alton Cemetery

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.