Niblett Landing (Bolivar County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Niblett Landing ...

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

Mary Alice (Actress)
- Born: Mary Alice Smith
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Alice<1>
- She was born in Indianola (MS) on December 3, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on July 28, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Indianola is located in Sunflower County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- 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 Niblett Landing to Oak Woods Cemetery
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 and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Germantown is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Landing to Memorial Park Cemetery
Otis Clay (Singer)
- Full name: Otis Lee Clay
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Clay<1>
- He was born in Waxhaw (MS) on February 11, 1942 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 2016 (a Friday).
- Waxhaw is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Niblett Landing. Both communities are located in Bolivar County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He 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 Niblett Landing to Oak Woods Cemetery
Tyrone Davis (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tyrone Davis<1>
- He was born in Greenville (MS) on May 4, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 9, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Greenville is located in Washington County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Landing to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
William McKinley 'Jazz' Gillum (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McKinley 'Jazz' Gillum<1>
- He was born in Indianola (MS) on September 11, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 29, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Indianola is located in Sunflower County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Landing to Restvale Cemetery
John Avery Lomax, Sr. (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Avery Lomax, Sr.<1>
- 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, Mississippi.
- Greenville is located in Washington County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Landing to Oakwood Cemetery
Gloster Richardson (Professional football)
- Born: Gloster Van Richardson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gloster Richardson<1>
- He was born in Greenville (MS) on July 18, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 27, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Greenville is located in Washington County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He 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 Niblett Landing to Oak Woods Cemetery
Jimmy Rogers (Musician, songwriter, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Rogers<1>
- He was born in Ruleville (MS) on June 3, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 1997 (a Friday).
- Ruleville is located in Sunflower County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Landing to Restvale Cemetery
Edward 'Eddie' Taylor (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Eddie' Taylor<1>
- He was born in Benoit (MS) on January 29, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 25, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Benoit is located nearby and to the southeast of Niblett Landing.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Niblett Landing to Restvale Cemetery
Mary Wilson (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Wilson<1>
- She was born in Greenville (MS) on March 6, 1944 (a Monday) and died in Henderson (NV) on February 8, 2021 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Washington County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Niblett Landing (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Henderson is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.

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.