Notable Births & Deaths for Wallace ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wallace. 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 in Tate County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Wallace (which is located in Panola 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:
  • From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Wallace to Westwood Memorial Park
• 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Wallace. Both communities are located in Panola County.
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 40.
• Charley Pride     (Singer, musician, professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Pride<1>
  • He was born in Sledge (MS) on March 18, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday).
  • Sledge is located in Quitman County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Wallace (which is located in Panola County).
  • Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 86.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• 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 in Tate County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Wallace (which is located in Panola 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>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Wallace to Burr Oak Cemetery