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Notable Births & Deaths for Yanceys Ferry ...

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

  • Carey Bell     (Musician)
    • Born: Carey Bell Harrington
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carey Bell<1>
    • He was born in Macon (MS) on November 14, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 6, 2007 (a Sunday).
    • Macon is located in Noxubee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Yanceys Ferry to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Junious 'Buck' Buchanan     (Professional football)
  • Paul Lavon Davis     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Lavon Davis<1>
    • He was born in Meridian (MS) on April 21, 1948 (a Wednesday) and died in Meridian (MS) on April 22, 2008 (a Tuesday).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 60.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Yanceys Ferry. The cemetery is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Yanceys Ferry to Magnolia Cemetery
  • John Christopher 'Chris' Ethridge     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Christopher 'Chris' Ethridge<1>
    • He was born in Meridian (MS) on February 10, 1947 (a Monday) and died in Meridian (MS) on April 23, 2012 (a Monday).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Yanceys Ferry. The cemetery is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Yanceys Ferry to Magnolia Cemetery
  • Jesse Fortune     (Singer)
    • Also known as: The Fortune Tellin' Man
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Fortune<1>
    • He was born in Macon (MS) on February 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 31, 2009 (a Monday).
    • Macon is located in Noxubee County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Yanceys Ferry to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Phil Gordon     (Actor, dialect coach)
    • Born: Phil Gulley
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Gordon<1>
    • He was born in Meridian (MS) on May 5, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on June 15, 2010 (a Tuesday).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
  • Donald Eric 'Boob' McNair     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Eric 'Boob' McNair<1>
    • He was born in Meridian (MS) on April 12, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Meridian (MS) on March 11, 1949 (a Friday).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Yanceys Ferry. The cemetery is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Yanceys Ferry to Magnolia Cemetery
  • David Ruffin     (Singer)
  • Jimmy Ruffin     (Singer)
  • Ted Watkins, Sr.     (Civil rights and union activist)
    • He was born in Meridian (MS) in 1912 and died in 1993.
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James 'Skeeter' Webb     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Skeeter' Webb<1>
    • He was born in Meridian (MS) on November 4, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Meridian (MS) on July 8, 1986 (a Tuesday).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • Meridian is located in Lauderdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Yanceys Ferry (which is located in Kemper County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 76.
    • He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Yanceys Ferry. The cemetery is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Yanceys Ferry to Magnolia Cemetery
  • Bobby Ray Williams     (Professional football)
  • Al Wilson     (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.