Notable Births & Deaths for Hernando ...

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

• Emery 'Ace' Adams     (1932:1947)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emery 'Ace' Adams<1>
  • He was born in Collierville (TN) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died on January 22, 1955 (a Saturday).
  • Collierville is located in Shelby County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• J. Blackfoot     (Musician, singer)
  • Born: John Colbert, Jr.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for J. Blackfoot<1>
  • He was born in Greenville (MS) on November 20, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Germantown (TN) on November 30, 2011 (a Wednesday).
  • Greenville is located in Washington County, Mississippi.
  • Germantown is located in Shelby County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast of Hernando. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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• 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto 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.
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• Walter 'Shakey' Horton     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter 'Shakey' Horton<1>
  • He was born in Horn Lake (MS) on April 6, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 8, 1981 (a Tuesday).
  • Horn Lake is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Hernando. Both communities are located in DeSoto County.
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 60.
  • He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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• 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 93.
  • The body was cremated.
• Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr<1>
  • He was born in Mount Pleasant (MS) on November 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 8, 1968 (a Sunday).
  • Mount Pleasant is located in Marshall County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
• Charlie Lea     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Charles William Lee
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Lea<1>
  • He was born in Orleans (France) on December 25, 1956 (a Tuesday) and died in Collierville (TN) on November 11, 2011 (a Friday).
  • Collierville is located in Shelby County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 54.
• 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto 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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• John 'Big John' Tate     (Professional boxer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
  • He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
  • Marion is located in Crittenden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hernando. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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• Rufus Thomas, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Cayce (MS) on March 26, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
  • Cayce is located in Marshall County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Hernando (which is located in DeSoto County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northwest of Hernando. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
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