Notable Births & Deaths for Grenada ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Grenada. 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
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Grenada (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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Grenada. The cemetery is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Johnson<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Little Zion MB Church Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grenada to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery
• Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett     (Musician)
  • He was born in Grenada on February 14, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1969 (a Monday).
  • 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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grenada to Restvale Cemetery
• Juanita Moore     (Actress)
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Grenada (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Juanita Moore<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grenada to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Roebuck 'Pops' Staples     (Singer, songwriter)
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Grenada (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roebuck 'Pops' Staples<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grenada to Oak Woods Cemetery
• Roebuck 'Pops' Staples     (Singer)
  • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Grenada (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roebuck 'Pops' Staples<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Grenada to Oak Woods Cemetery
• James Michael Tyler     (Actor)
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Grenada (which is located in Grenada County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Michael Tyler<1>