New Park Cemetery

Johnny Ace

1929–1954 (age 25)

New Park Cemetery

Johnny Ace (1929–1954) was a Memphis-born rhythm and blues singer buried at New Park Cemetery.

Mary Allison Kemper

1815–1881 (age 66)

New Park Cemetery

Mary Allison Kemper was an American woman who lived from 1815 to 1881.

James Carr

1942–2001 (age 59)

New Park Cemetery

James Carr (1942-2001), a Coahoma soul singer best known for "The Dark End of the Street," is buried at New Park Cemeter...

Nathanial Dowd Gaston Williams

1907–1983 (age 76)

New Park Cemetery

Nathanial Dowd Gaston Williams lived from 1907 to 1983.

W. Herbert Brewster

1897–1987 (age 90)

New Park Cemetery

W. Herbert Brewster (1897-1987) was a Somerville resident and gospel music composer.

Al Jackson Jr.

1935–1975 (age 40)

New Park Cemetery

Al Jackson Jr. (1935-1975) was a Memphis-based drummer and session musician for Stax Records.

Phalon Jones

1948–1967 (age 19)

New Park Cemetery

Phalon Jones was an American soul and R&B singer known for his work with the Coasters and as a solo artist.

Booker Little

1938–1961 (age 23)

New Park Cemetery

Booker Little was an innovative American jazz cornet and trumpet player known for his work in hard bop and free jazz.

Terdell Middleton

1955–2015 (age 60)

New Park Cemetery

Terdell Middleton (1955–2015), the NFL running back known for his work with the Green Bay Packers, was buried at New P...

Bukka White

1909–1977 (age 68)

New Park Cemetery

Bukka White (1909-1977) was a Houston-born blues musician and guitarist.