Kelso (Sharkey County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kelso ...

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

Willie Dixon (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: William James Dixon
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Dixon<1>
- He was born in Vicksburg (MS) on July 1, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Burbank (CA) on January 29, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Vicksburg is located in Warren County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Kelso (which is located in Sharkey County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He 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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Johnny Fuller (Gospel singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Fuller<1>
- He was born in Edwards (MS) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Oakland (CA) on May 20, 1985 (a Monday).
- Edwards is located in Hinds County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Kelso (which is located in Sharkey County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Bob 'Bobby' Howard (Professional football)
- Full name: Robert Lee Howard
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob 'Bobby' Howard<1>
- He was born in Tallulah (LA) on November 24, 1944 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 7, 2008 (a Monday).
- Tallulah is located in Madison Parish and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Kelso (which is located in Sharkey County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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Baby Boy Warren (Musician)
- Born: Robert Henry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Baby Boy Warren<1>
- He was born in Lake Providence (LA) on August 13, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 1, 1977 (a Friday).
- Lake Providence is located in East Carroll Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Kelso (which is located in Sharkey County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park<1>
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Robert 'Baby Boy' Warren (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Baby Boy' Warren<1>
- He was born in Lake Providence (LA) on August 13, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 1, 1977 (a Friday).
- Lake Providence is located in East Carroll Parish and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Kelso (which is located in Sharkey County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park<1>
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- From Kelso to Detroit Memorial Park

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.