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Notable Births & Deaths for Wood Springs ...

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

  • Cecil Stamps Blackwood     (Singer)
  • Archie Dees     (Professional basketball)
    • Full name: William Archie Dees
    • He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery (Monroe County, Indiana).
    • Ethel is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Wood Springs.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Archie Dees<1>
  • Roebuck 'Pops' Staples     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Roebuck 'Pops' Staples     (Singer)

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.