Notable Births & Deaths for Poplar Spring ...

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

• James Brown     (Singer, dancer, musician, producer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
  • Full name: James Joseph Brown
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Brown<1>
  • He was born in Barnwell (SC) on May 3, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on December 25, 2006 (a Monday).
  • Barnwell is located in Barnwell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Poplar Spring (which is located in Orangeburg County).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
• James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
  • He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
  • Hopkins is located in Richland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Poplar Spring (which is located in Orangeburg County).
  • Jeannette is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, which is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Lois Collier     (Actress)
  • Born: Madelyn Earle Jones
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Collier<1>
  • She was born in Salley (SC) on March 21, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
  • Salley is located in Aiken County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Poplar Spring (which is located in Orangeburg County).
  • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 77.
  • She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• J.B. Hutto     (Musician)
  • Full name: Joseph Benjamin Hutto
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.B. Hutto<1>
  • He was born in Blackville (SC) on April 26, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Harvey (IL) on June 12, 1983 (a Sunday).
  • Blackville is located in Barnwell County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Poplar Spring (which is located in Orangeburg County).
  • Harvey is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 57.
  • He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Poplar Spring to Restvale Cemetery