Maris Town (Madison County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Maris Town ...

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

Eugene Hoy Barksdale (Aviator)
- He was born in Goshen Springs (MS) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 11, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Goshen Springs is located in Rankin County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hoy Barksdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Arlington National Cemetery
Adele Belgarde (Actress)
- Full name: Adele Belgarde Butler
- She was born in Yazoo City (MS) on September 11, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 30, 1938 (a Wednesday).
- Yazoo City is located in Yazoo County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adele Belgarde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
K.C. Douglas (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (MS) on November 21, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Berkeley (CA) on October 18, 1975 (a Saturday).
- Sharon is located nearby and to the northeast of Maris Town.
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Maris Town. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for K.C. Douglas<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Pleasant Green MB Church Cemetery
Charles Evers (Civil rights activist)
- Full name: James Charles Evers
- He was born in Decatur (MS) on September 11, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Brandon (MS) on July 22, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located in Newton County, Mississippi.
- Brandon is located in Rankin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Evers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Arlington National Cemetery
Willie Albert 'Al' Goodman (Singer)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on March 31, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Hackensack (NJ) on July 26, 2010 (a Monday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Hackensack is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Maple Grove Park Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Albert 'Al' Goodman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Grove Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Grove Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Maple Grove Park Cemetery
L.C. Greenwood (Professional football)
- Full name: L.C. Henderson Greenwood
- He was born in Canton (MS) on September 8, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on September 29, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Canton is located nearby and to the southwest of Maris Town.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Priestley Chapel MB Church Cemetery, located nearby and to the west southwest of Maris Town.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L.C. Greenwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Priestley Chapel MB Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Priestley Chapel MB Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Priestley Chapel MB Church Cemetery
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).
- Fannin is located in Rankin County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther Huff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Lincoln Memorial Park
Johnnie 'Little Johnny' Jones (Musician)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on November 1, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 19, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie 'Little Johnny' Jones<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 Maris Town to Restvale Cemetery
John Avery Lomax, Sr. (Author)
- He was born in Goodman (MS) on September 23, 1867 (a Monday) and died in Greenville (MS) on January 26, 1948 (a Monday).
- Goodman is located in Holmes County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Greenville is located in Washington County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Avery Lomax, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Oakwood Cemetery
Charles 'Papa Charlie' McCoy (Musician)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on May 26, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Papa Charlie' McCoy<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 Maris Town to Restvale Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Brandon is located in Rankin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Parkway Memorial Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Maris Town. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ann Mobley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkway Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkway Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Otis Spann (Musician)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on March 21, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 25, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Spann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Burr Oak Cemetery
Stella Stevens (Actress, director, producer, model)
- Born: Estelle Eggleston
- She was born in Yazoo City (MS) on October 1, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 17, 2023 (a Friday).
- Yazoo City is located in Yazoo County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stella Stevens<1>
David Lee 'Deacon' Turner (Professional football)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on January 2, 1955 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on July 10, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lee 'Deacon' Turner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Union Cemetery
Deacon Turner (Professional football)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on January 2, 1955 (a Sunday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on July 10, 2011 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Union Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Deacon Turner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Union Cemetery
Ernestine Wade (Actress)
- She was born in Jackson (MS) on August 7, 1906 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 15, 1983 (a Friday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernestine Wade<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
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).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Madison is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Maris Town. Both communities are located in Madison County.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Maris Town. The cemetery is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Biff Warren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Lakewood Memorial Park
Eudora Welty (Pultizer Prize winning author)
- She was born in Jackson (MS) on April 13, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Jackson (MS) on July 23, 2001 (a Monday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Maris Town. The cemetery is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eudora Welty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Greenwood Cemetery
Napoleon B. Whiting (Actor)
- He was born in Canton (MS) on September 21, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 22, 1984 (a Monday).
- Canton is located nearby and to the southwest of Maris Town.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Napoleon B. Whiting<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 Maris Town to Inglewood Park Cemetery
John McKay Williams (Professional football)
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on October 27, 1945 (a Saturday) and died in Minneapolis (MN) on July 8, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John McKay Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Lakewood Cemetery
Abe Woodson (Professional football)
- Full name: Abraham Benjamin Woodson
- He was born in Jackson (MS) on February 15, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on February 8, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Maris Town (which is located in Madison County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Woodson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Maris Town to Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

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.