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Notable Births & Deaths for Pea Ridge ...

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

  • Lester Flatt     (Musician)
    • Full name: Lester Raymond Flatt
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Flatt<1>
    • He was born in Duncan's Chapel (TN) on June 19, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 11, 1979 (a Friday).
    • Duncan's Chapel is located in Overton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Pea Ridge (which is located in Clay County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south of Pea Ridge. The cemetery is located in White County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pea Ridge to Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery

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.