Burr Oak Cemetery

Barbara Acklin

1943–1998 (age 55)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Barbara Acklin (1943-1998) was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her hit "Love Makes a Woman".

Kokomo Arnold

1901–1968 (age 67)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Kokomo Arnold was a blues guitarist and singer who pioneered the slide guitar technique in early American blues music.

Carl Augustus Hansberry

1895–1946 (age 51)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Carl Augustus Hansberry was an American from Gloster who lived from 1895 to 1946 and was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery.

Earl B. Dickerson

1891–1986 (age 95)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Earl B. Dickerson (1891-1986) was an American civil rights attorney and activist.

Lexie Bigham

1968–1995 (age 27)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Lexie Bigham (1968-1995) was an Illinois native whose memory is preserved through her burial at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Maudelle Brown Bousfield

1885–1971 (age 86)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Maudelle Brown Bousfield was a St. Louis resident who lived from 1885 to 1971.

Dan Burley

1907–1962 (age 55)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Dan Burley was an African-American jazz pianist, composer, and journalist who contributed significantly to bebop and blu...

Sid Catlett

1910–1951 (age 41)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Sid Catlett was an influential jazz drummer from Evansville who lived from 1910 to 1951.

Ezzard Charles

1921–1975 (age 54)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Ezzard Charles was an American professional boxer and former heavyweight champion.

Jimmie Crutchfield

1910–1993 (age 83)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Jimmie Crutchfield (1910-1993) was an American Negro leagues outfielder who starred for teams like the Kansas City Monar...

Lester Davenport

1932–2009 (age 77)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Lester Davenport (1932-2009) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player who toured with several leading blues artist...

Rosey Davis

1904–1968 (age 64)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Rosey Davis was a Bartlesville resident who lived from 1904 to 1968 and was buried at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Willie Dixon

1915–1992 (age 77)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Willie Dixon (1915–1992) was a legendary blues songwriter and bassist from Vicksburg interred at Burr Oak Cemetery.

John Donaldson

1891–1970 (age 79)

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John Donaldson was a Glasgow native and Major League Baseball pitcher who lived from 1891 to 1970.

Noble Drew Ali

1886–1929 (age 43)

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Noble Drew Ali was a North Carolina-born religious leader and founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America who lived...

Malachi Favors

1927–2004 (age 77)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Malachi Favors (1927-2004) was an American jazz bassist and founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.

Lyle H. Miller

1889–1973 (age 84)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Lyle H. Miller (1889-1973) was an Athens resident and notable community member.

Paul Hardy

1910–1979 (age 69)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Paul Hardy was a resident of Meridian who lived from 1910 to 1979.

Charlemae Hill Rollins

1897–1979 (age 82)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Charlemae Hill Rollins was a Yazoo City native and pioneering African American librarian and children's literature advoc...

Inman Jackson

1907–1973 (age 66)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Inman Jackson was a Chicago resident who lived from 1907 to 1973.

Candy Jim Taylor

1884–1948 (age 64)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Candy Jim Taylor was an American from Anderson who lived from 1884 to 1948 and was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery.

Bobby King

1941–1983 (age 42)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Bobby King (1941-1983) was an American blues musician.

Annie Malone

1869–1957 (age 88)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Annie Malone was an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist from Metropolis who lived from 1869 to 1957.

Fred Marshall

1906–1985 (age 79)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Fred Marshall (1906–1985) resided in Union Grove Township and was buried at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Jack Marshall

1908–1990 (age 82)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Jack Marshall (1908–1990), who hailed from Montgomery, was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery.

Roberta Martin

1907–1969 (age 62)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Roberta Martin was a pioneering gospel singer and composer who founded the Roberta Martin Singers and influenced the dev...

J. Mayo Williams

1894–1980 (age 86)

Burr Oak Cemetery

J. Mayo Williams (1894-1980) was an American music producer and record executive.

David Myers

1926–2001 (age 75)

Burr Oak Cemetery

David Myers (1926–2001) from Byhalia is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Roi Ottley

1906–1960 (age 54)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Roi Ottley (1906-1960) was a New York City resident and writer known for his journalism and books on African American hi...

Guy Ousley

1910–1964 (age 54)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Guy Ousley was a Valdosta-born jazz musician who lived from 1910 to 1964.

Frank Reed

1954–2014 (age 60)

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Marjorie Robinson Adkins

1918–2009 (age 91)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Marjorie Robinson Adkins (1918-2009) was a Chicago-area resident whose life is remembered at Burr Oak Cemetery.

Otis Spann

1930–1970 (age 40)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Otis Spann was an American blues pianist best known for his work with Muddy Waters.

Graham T. Perry

1894–1960 (age 66)

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Graham T. Perry (1894-1960) was a Columbia resident who died at age 66.

Emmett Till

1941–1955 (age 14)

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Emmett Till was a 14-year-old African American boy from Chicago whose murder in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rig...

Mamie Till

1921–2003 (age 82)

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Mamie Till (1921-2003) was an American civil rights activist who drew national attention to the lynching of her son, Emm...

Big Time Sarah

1953–2015 (age 62)

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Ted Trent

1903–1944 (age 41)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Ted Trent was a Jacksonville resident who lived from 1903 to 1944.

King Von

1994–2020 (age 26)

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Dinah Washington

1924–1963 (age 39)

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Dinah Washington was an influential American jazz and blues singer known for her powerful voice and emotional delivery d...

LeRoy Whitfield

1969–2005 (age 36)

Burr Oak Cemetery

LeRoy Whitfield (1969-2005) was an American journalist noted for his honest reporting on HIV and its impact on the Afric...

Billy Williams

1910–1972 (age 62)

Burr Oak Cemetery

Billy Williams was an American blues musician and singer known for his R&B recordings.