Notable Births & Deaths for Turner Ferry ...

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

• James Carr     (Singer)
  • He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on June 13, 1942 (a Saturday) and died in Memphis (TN) on January 7, 2001 (a Sunday) at the age of 58. He is buried at New Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Carr<1>
• Sam Cooke     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Samuel Cook
  • He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on January 22, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 11, 1964 (a Friday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Cooke<1>
• William Reaves Eason     (Director)
  • He was born in Friars Point (MS) on October 2, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 1956 (a Saturday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Friars Point is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Reaves Eason<1>
• Luke Easter     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Jonestown (MS) on August 4, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Euclid (OH) on March 29, 1979 (a Thursday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Jonestown is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Luke Easter<1>
• Earl Zebedee Hooker     (Musician)
  • He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on January 15, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 21, 1970 (a Tueday) at the age of 40. He is buried at Restvale Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earl Zebedee Hooker<1>
• Charley Pride     (Singer, musician, professional baseball)
  • He was born in Sledge (MS) on March 18, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 86. We don't have any burial details.
  • Sledge is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charley Pride<1>
• Mack Rice     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Bonny Rice
  • He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on June 27, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 82.
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mack Rice<1>
• Bessie Smith     (Musician)
  • She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday) at the age of 43. She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery (Delaware County, Pennsylvania).
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bessie Smith<1>
• Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples     (Singer)
  • She was born in Drew (MS) on April 11, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 21, 2013 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Drew is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples<1>
• Ike Turner     (Musician, bandlead, songwriter, producer, talent scout)
  • Born: Izear Luster Turner, Jr.
  • He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on November 5, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on December 12, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. The body was cremated.
  • Clarksdale is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Turner Ferry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ike Turner<1>

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