Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Big Cedar. 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.
T. Texas Tyler (Musician)
Born: David Luke Myrick
He was born in Mena (AR) on June 20, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Springfield (MO) on January 23, 1972 (a Sunday).
Mena is located in Polk County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Big Cedar (which is located in Le Flore County).
Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
At the time of his death, he was 55.
He is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, which is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
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.