Tinnin (Hinds County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Tinnin ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Tinnin. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hoy Barksdale<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Tinnin to Arlington National Cemetery
K.C. Douglas (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for K.C. Douglas<1>
- 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 in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds County).
- 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Tinnin. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
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Charles Evers (Civil rights activist)
- Full name: James Charles Evers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Evers<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds County).
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Tinnin to Arlington National Cemetery
Johnny Fuller (Gospel singer)
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- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Willie Albert 'Al' Goodman (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Albert 'Al' Goodman<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Grove Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Tinnin to Maple Grove Park Cemetery
L.C. Greenwood (Professional football)
- Full name: L.C. Henderson Greenwood
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L.C. Greenwood<1>
- 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 in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds County).
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Tinnin. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Priestley Chapel MB Church Cemetery<1>
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Luther Huff (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther Huff<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park<1>
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Johnnie 'Little Johnny' Jones (Musician)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Charles 'Papa Charlie' McCoy (Musician)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Wilbur Joe 'Kansas Joe' McCoy (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbur Joe 'Kansas Joe' McCoy<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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Mary Ann Mobley (Miss America (1959), actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ann Mobley<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Tinnin. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkway Memorial Cemetery<1>
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- From Tinnin to Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Otis Spann (Musician)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
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David Lee 'Deacon' Turner (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lee 'Deacon' Turner<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery<1>
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Deacon Turner (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Deacon Turner<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery<1>
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Ernestine Wade (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernestine Wade<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery<1>
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Biff Warren (Actor)
- Full name: William Wayne Warren, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Biff Warren<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Madison is located in Madison County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Lakewood Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southeast of Tinnin. The cemetery is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Memorial Park<1>
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Eudora Welty (Pultizer Prize winning author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eudora Welty<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- Jackson is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds County.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. The cemetery is located in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Tinnin to Greenwood Cemetery
Napoleon B. Whiting (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Napoleon B. Whiting<1>
- 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 in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Tinnin (which is located in Hinds County).
- 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Tinnin to Inglewood Park Cemetery
John McKay Williams (Professional football)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery<1>
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Abe Woodson (Professional football)
- Full name: Abraham Benjamin Woodson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Woodson<1>
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Tinnin. Both communities are located in Hinds 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery<1>
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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.