Notable Births & Deaths for Higdon ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Higdon. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Higdon (which is located in Marshall County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Higdon. Both communities are located in Marshall County.
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Higdon (which is located in Marshall County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 54.
• 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Higdon. Both communities are located in Marshall County.
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the west northwest of Higdon. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Ida B. Wells     (Social reformer)
  • Full name: Ida Bell Wells
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida B. Wells<1>
  • She was born in Holly Springs (MS) on July 16, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 25, 1931 (a Wednesday).
  • Holly Springs is located nearby and to the west of Higdon.
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 68.
  • She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Higdon to Oak Woods Cemetery