Notable Births & Deaths for Independence ...

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

• Luther Huff     (Musician)
  • He was born in Fannin (MS) on December 5, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on November 18, 1973 (a Sunday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park (Macomb County, Michigan).
  • Fannin is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Independence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Luther Huff<1>
• Mary Ann Mobley     (Miss America (1959), actress)
  • She was born in Brandon (MS) on February 17, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on December 9, 2014 (a Tueday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Parkway Memorial Cemetery (Madison County, Mississippi).
  • Brandon is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Independence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Ann Mobley<1>
• Biff Warren     (Actor)
  • Full name: William Wayne Warren, Jr.
  • He was born in Jackson (MS) on December 9, 1955 (a Friday) and died in Madison (MS) on September 26, 1993 (a Sunday) at the age of 37. He is buried at Lakewood Memorial Park (Hinds County, Mississippi).
  • Jackson is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Independence.
  • Madison is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Independence.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Biff Warren<1>