Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Philipp. 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 Best (Actor)
Full name: William Best
He was born in Sunflower (MS) on May 27, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 27, 1962 (a Tuesday).
Sunflower is located in Sunflower County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Philipp (which is located in Tallahatchie County).
Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 45.
He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Hazlehurst is located in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Philipp (which is located in Tallahatchie County).
At the time of his death, he was 27.
He is buried at Little Zion MB Church Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Philipp. The cemetery is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
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.