Notable Births & Deaths for Minden ...

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

• Harry Hickox     (Actor)
  • He was born in Big Springs (TX) on October 22, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1994 (a Friday).
  • Big Springs is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Minden. Both communities are located in Rusk County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • We don't have any burial details.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Hickox<1>
• S.P. Leary     (Musician)
  • He was born in Carthage (TX) on June 6, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 26, 1998 (a Monday).
  • Carthage is located in Panola County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Minden (which is located in Rusk County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for S.P. Leary<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Home Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Forest Home Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Minden to Forest Home Cemetery
• Tex Ritter     (Singer, actor)
  • Born: Woodward Maurice Ritter
  • He was born in Murvaul (TX) on January 12, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on January 2, 1974 (a Wednesday).
  • Murvaul is located in Panola County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Minden (which is located in Rusk County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 69.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tex Ritter<1>