Notable Births & Deaths for Tyro ...

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

• Dorris Bowdon     (Actress)
  • Full name: Dorris Estelle Bowdon
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
  • She was born in Coldwater (MS) on December 27, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 2005 (a Tuesday).
  • Coldwater is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Tyro. Both communities are located in Tate County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 90.
  • She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Google driving directions:
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  • From Tyro to Westwood Memorial Park
• James Earl Jones     (Actor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Earl Jones<1>
  • He was born in Arkabutla (MS) on January 17, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Pawling (NY) on September 9, 2024 (a Monday).
  • Arkabutla is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Tyro. Both communities are located in Tate County.
  • Pawling is located in Dutchess County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 93.
  • The body was cremated.
• Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr<1>
  • He was born in Mount Pleasant (MS) on November 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 8, 1968 (a Sunday).
  • Mount Pleasant is located in Marshall County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Tyro (which is located in Tate County).
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
• Luther Perkins     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther Perkins<1>
  • He was born in Como (MS) on January 8, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 5, 1968 (a Monday).
  • Como is located in Panola County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Tyro (which is located in Tate County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 40.
• Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter     (Singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter<1>
  • She was born in Coldwater (MS) on January 31, 1953 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 13, 2015 (a Saturday).
  • Coldwater is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Tyro. Both communities are located in Tate County.
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 62.
  • She 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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• Rufus Thomas, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Cayce (MS) on March 26, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
  • Cayce is located in Marshall County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Tyro (which is located in Tate County).
  • Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest of Tyro. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
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• Ida B. Wells     (Social reformer)
  • Full name: Ida Bell Wells
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida B. Wells<1>
  • She was born in Holly Springs (MS) on July 16, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 25, 1931 (a Wednesday).
  • Holly Springs is located in Marshall County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Tyro (which is located in Tate County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of her death, she was 68.
  • She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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