Notable Births & Deaths for Zumbro ...

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

Mary Alice (Actress)
- Born: Mary Alice Smith
- She was born in Indianola (MS) on December 3, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on July 28, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Indianola is located in Sunflower County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Alice<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Oak Woods Cemetery
Willie Best (Actor)
- Full name: William Best
- He was born in Sunflower (MS) on May 27, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 27, 1962 (a Tuesday).
- Sunflower is located in Sunflower County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Best<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Valhalla Memorial Park
William 'Big Bill' Broonzy (Musician)
- He was born in Scott (MS) on June 26, 1893 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 15, 1958 (a Friday).
- Scott is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Zumbro. Both communities are located in Bolivar County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Big Bill' Broonzy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Lincoln Cemetery
Milton 'Little Milton' Campbell (Singer, musician)
- He was born in Inverness (MS) on September 7, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Memphis (TN) on August 4, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Inverness is located in Sunflower County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milton 'Little Milton' Campbell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Eastern Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Eastern Cemetery (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Palm Eastern Cemetery
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).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Carr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to New Park Cemetery
Otis Clay (Singer)
- Full name: Otis Lee Clay
- He was born in Waxhaw (MS) on February 11, 1942 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 2016 (a Friday).
- Waxhaw is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Zumbro. Both communities are located in Bolivar County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Clay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Oak Woods Cemetery
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).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Cooke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Erma Franklin (Musician)
- Full name: Era Venice Franklin
- She was born in Shelby (MS) on March 13, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Detroit (MI) on September 7, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Shelby is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Zumbro. Both communities are located in Bolivar County.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Franklin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Woodlawn Cemetery
William McKinley 'Jazz' Gillum (Musician)
- He was born in Indianola (MS) on September 11, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 29, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Indianola is located in Sunflower County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McKinley 'Jazz' Gillum<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Restvale Cemetery
John Lee Hooker (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- He was born in Tutwiler (MS) on August 22, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Los Altos (CA) on June 21, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Tutwiler is located in Tallahatchie County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Los Altos is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
Albert King (Musician, singer, producer)
- Born: Albert Nelson
- He was born in Indianola (MS) on April 25, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 21, 1992 (a Monday).
- Indianola is located in Sunflower County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert King<1>
B.B. King (Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer)
- Born: Riley B. King
- He was born in Itta Bena (MS) on September 16, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on May 14, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Itta Bena is located in Leflore County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for B.B. King<1>
Eddie Perkins (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Clarksdale (MS) on March 3, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 10, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Jimmy Reed (Musician)
- Full name: Mathis James Reed
- He was born in Dunleith (MS) on September 6, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Oakland (CA) on August 29, 1976 (a Sunday).
- Dunleith is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Reed<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Lincoln Cemetery
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).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mack Rice<1>
Jimmy Rogers (Musician, songwriter, singer)
- He was born in Ruleville (MS) on June 3, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 1997 (a Friday).
- Ruleville is located in Sunflower County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Restvale Cemetery
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).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
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).
- Drew is located in Sunflower County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Oak Woods Cemetery
Edward 'Eddie' Taylor (Musician)
- He was born in Benoit (MS) on January 29, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 25, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Benoit is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Zumbro. Both communities are located in Bolivar County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward 'Eddie' Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Zumbro to Restvale Cemetery
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).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Zumbro (which is located in Bolivar County).
- San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Turner<1>

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.