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Notable Births & Deaths for Southwind ...

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

  • Emery 'Ace' Adams     (1932:1947)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emery 'Ace' Adams<1>
    • He was born in Collierville (TN) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died on January 22, 1955 (a Saturday).
    • Collierville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Southwind. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • J. Blackfoot     (Musician, singer)
  • Bobby 'Blue' Bland     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Dorris Bowdon     (Actress)
    • Full name: Dorris Estelle Bowdon
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorris Bowdon<1>
    • She was born in Coldwater (MS) on December 27, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 2005 (a Tuesday).
    • Coldwater is located in Tate County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Southwind (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 90.
    • She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Southwind to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr.     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr.<1>
    • He was born in Somerville (TN) on July 2, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Memphis (TN) on October 14, 1987 (a Wednesday).
    • Somerville is located in Fayette County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Southwind (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Memphis is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Southwind. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Southwind. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Southwind to New Park Cemetery
  • Walter 'Shakey' Horton     (Musician)
  • Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr<1>
    • He was born in Mount Pleasant (MS) on November 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 8, 1968 (a Sunday).
    • Mount Pleasant is located in Marshall County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Southwind (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Memphis is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Southwind. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • Charlie Lea     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Charles William Lee
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Lea<1>
    • He was born in Orleans (France) on December 25, 1956 (a Tuesday) and died in Collierville (TN) on November 11, 2011 (a Friday).
    • Collierville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Southwind. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • Sarah 'Big Time Sarah' Streeter     (Singer)
  • John 'Big John' Tate     (Professional boxer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
    • He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
    • Marion is located in Crittenden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Southwind (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Southwind. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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  • Rufus Thomas, Jr.     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Cayce (MS) on March 26, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
    • Cayce is located in Marshall County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Southwind (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Memphis is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Southwind. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Southwind. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to New Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Southwind to New Park Cemetery
  • Ida B. Wells     (Social reformer)

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.