Phoenix (Yazoo County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Phoenix ...

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

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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Phoenix. Both communities are located in Yazoo 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joe 'Little Joe Blue' Blue (Musician)
- He was born in Vicksburg (MS) on September 23, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Reno (NV) on April 22, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Vicksburg is located in Warren County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- Reno is located in Washoe County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Little Joe Blue' Blue<1>
George 'Pops' Chambers (Musician)
- He was born in Flora (MS) on September 26, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 12, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Flora is located in Madison County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Roosevelt Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Pops' Chambers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roosevelt Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roosevelt Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Roosevelt Memorial Park
Willie Dixon (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: William James Dixon
- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Dixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Burr Oak Cemetery
Johnny Fuller (Gospel singer)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Fuller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Evergreen 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Maple Grove Park Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Restvale 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Restvale Cemetery
Kansas Joe McCoy (Musician)
- Born: Wilbur McCoy
- He was born in Raymond (MS) on May 11, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 28, 1950 (a Saturday).
- Raymond is located in Hinds County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kansas Joe McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix to Restvale 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Phoenix. Both communities are located in Yazoo 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>
Deacon Turner (Professional football)
- Born: David Lee Turner
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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
- The Geni entry for Union Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Union Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- Madison is located in Madison County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Phoenix. 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 Phoenix 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- Jackson is located in Hinds County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo County).
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix. 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 Phoenix to Greenwood 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (MN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Phoenix (which is located in Yazoo 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 (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Phoenix 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.