Popetown (Jackson County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Popetown ...

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

Brad Arnold (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Full name: Bradley Kirk Arnold
- He was born in Escatawpa (MS) on September 27, 1978 (a Wednesday) and died in Meridian (MS) on February 7, 2026 (a Saturday).
- Escatawpa is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Popetown. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- Meridian is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brad Arnold<1>
Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
- Full name: James William Buffett
- He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday).
- Pascagoula is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Popetown. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- Sag Harbor is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Buffett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Oakland Cemetery
Gary Collins (Actor)
- He was born in Venice (CA) on April 30, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in Biloxi (MS) on October 13, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Venice is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Biloxi is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Parkway Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkway Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkway Memorial Cemetery (MS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Calvin Robert 'Cal' Ellison (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on May 14, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Semmes (AL) on November 15, 2010 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- Semmes is located in Mobile County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast of Popetown. The cemetery is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Robert 'Cal' Ellison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mobile Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mobile Memorial Gardens (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Mobile Memorial Gardens
Stan 'Uncle Elmer' Frazier (Professional wrestler)
- Full name: Stanley Frazier
- He was born in Philadelphia (MS) on August 16, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Pascagoula (MS) on July 1, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
- Pascagoula is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Popetown. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Biloxi National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Popetown. The cemetery is located in Harrison County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stan 'Uncle Elmer' Frazier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Biloxi National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Biloxi National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Biloxi National Cemetery
Lil Greenwood (Singer)
- She was born in Prichard (AL) on November 18, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 19, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Prichard is located in Mobile County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Popetown. The cemetery is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lil Greenwood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Catholic Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Catholic Cemetery
Fred Haise (Astronaut, USMC, USAF, test pilot)
- Full name: Fred Wallace Haise, Jr.
- He was born in Biloxi (MS) on November 14, 1933 (a Tuesday).
- Biloxi is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
Margaret Taylor (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Zachary Taylor (1849 - 1850))
- Born: Margaret Mackall 'Peggy' Smith
- She was born in Calvert County (MD) on September 21, 1788 (a Sunday) and died in Pascagoula (MS) on August 14, 1852 (a Saturday).
- Pascagoula is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Popetown. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Taylor<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
Miran Edgar Thompson (Crime figure)
- He was born in Union Church (AL) on December 16, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in San Quentin (CA) on December 3, 1948 (a Friday).
- Union Church is located in Mobile County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
- San Quentin is located in Marin County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Miran Edgar Thompson<1>
John Kennedy Toole (Author)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on December 17, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Biloxi (MS) on March 26, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Biloxi is located in Harrison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Popetown (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Kennedy Toole<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Greenwood Cemetery
Harry William 'Harry the Hat' Walker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on September 22, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on August 8, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Pascagoula is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Popetown. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Clair County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry William 'Harry the Hat' Walker<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Popetown to Cedar Grove 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.