Restvale Cemetery

Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

1936–2011 (age 75)

Restvale Cemetery

Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (1936–2011) was an American blues drummer and vocalist who played with Muddy Waters and helped...

May Alix

1902–1983 (age 81)

Restvale Cemetery

May Alix (1902-1983) was a Chicago resident who lived for 81 years.

J. B. Hutto

1926–1983 (age 57)

Restvale Cemetery

J. B. Hutto was a Chicago blues guitarist and singer known for his raw, energetic style.

John B. Murray

1822–1884 (age 62)

Restvale Cemetery

John B. Murray (1822–1884) of Arlington was laid to rest at Restvale Cemetery after a life tied to that locality.

Chico Banks

1962–2008 (age 46)

Restvale Cemetery

Chico Banks (1962–2008) lived in Chicago and now rests at Restvale Cemetery.

David Barksdale

1947–1978 (age 31)

Restvale Cemetery

David Barksdale (1947-1978) was a Sallis resident and influential Chicago street gang leader who founded the Black Disci...

Papa Charlie McCoy

1911–1950 (age 39)

Restvale Cemetery

Papa Charlie McCoy (1911–1950) was a Jackson-born blues musician buried at Restvale Cemetery.

Doctor Clayton

1898–1947 (age 49)

Restvale Cemetery

Doctor Clayton was a medical professional based in Atlanta during the early 20th century.

Caroline Crowninshield Bascom

1858–1914 (age 56)

Restvale Cemetery

Caroline Crowninshield Bascom lived from 1858 to 1914.

Hound Dog Taylor

1915–1975 (age 60)

Restvale Cemetery

Hound Dog Taylor was an American blues guitarist and harmonica player who lived from 1915 to 1975.

Jazz Gillum

1904–1966 (age 62)

Restvale Cemetery

Jazz Gillum (1904-1966) was an American blues harmonica player and singer from Mississippi.

Arvella Gray

1906–1980 (age 74)

Restvale Cemetery

Arvella Gray was a gospel singer and pianist known for her powerful voice and spiritual contributions.

John Henry Barbee

1905–1964 (age 59)

Restvale Cemetery

John Henry Barbee (1905-1964) was an American blues musician and singer from Tennessee.

Earl Hooker

1929–1970 (age 41)

Restvale Cemetery

Earl Hooker was an American blues guitarist known for his innovative electric guitar work who lived from 1929 to 1970.

Kansas Joe McCoy

1905–1950 (age 45)

Restvale Cemetery

Kansas Joe McCoy (1905–1950) was a Jackson-born blues musician buried at Restvale Cemetery.

Little Johnny Jones

1924–1964 (age 40)

Restvale Cemetery

Little Johnny Jones (1924-1964) was an American blues harmonica player and singer from Mississippi.

William Johnson

1821–1875 (age 54)

Restvale Cemetery

William Johnson was a Williamstown resident who lived from 1821 to 1875.

Hip Linkchain

1936–1989 (age 53)

Restvale Cemetery

Hip Linkchain (1936-1989) was a man from Jackson who lived for 53 years.

St. Louis Jimmy Oden

1905–1977 (age 72)

Restvale Cemetery

St. Louis Jimmy Oden (1905-1977) was a blues pianist and singer from Nashville known for his contributions to blues musi...

Jacob P. Chamberlain

1802–1878 (age 76)

Restvale Cemetery

Jacob P. Chamberlain was a Dudley resident who lived from 1802 to 1878.

Magic Sam

1937–1969 (age 32)

Restvale Cemetery

Magic Sam (1937-1969) was an American blues guitarist and singer influential in West Side Chicago blues.

Charlie Segar

1900–1957 (age 57)

Restvale Cemetery

Charlie Segar (1900-1957) was laid to rest at Restvale Cemetery after a life whose details remain largely personal.

Pinetop Smith

1904–1929 (age 25)

Restvale Cemetery

Pinetop Smith (1904-1929) was a Troy resident buried at Restvale Cemetery.

Daddy Stovepipe

1867–1963 (age 96)

Restvale Cemetery

Daddy Stovepipe (1867-1963) was an American folk and blues musician known for his harmonica playing.

Luther Tucker

1936–1993 (age 57)

Restvale Cemetery

Luther Tucker (1936–1993) was an American blues guitarist based in Memphis who is buried at Restvale Cemetery.

Big Walter Horton

1921–1981 (age 60)

Restvale Cemetery

Big Walter Horton was a blues harmonica player renowned for his technical skill and influential recordings.

George Washington Thomas, Jr.

1883–1937 (age 54)

Restvale Cemetery

George Washington Thomas, Jr. (1883–1937) is buried at Restvale Cemetery after spending his life in Pine Bluff.

Muddy Waters

1913–1983 (age 70)

Restvale Cemetery

Muddy Waters was a legendary blues guitarist and singer who pioneered electric blues and influenced generations of music...

Valerie Wellington

1959–1993 (age 34)

Restvale Cemetery

Valerie Wellington (1959–1993) was a Chicago blues singer and actress whose soulful voice earned her recognition befor...

Tom Williams

1896–1937 (age 41)

Restvale Cemetery

Tom Williams (1896–1937) eventually found his final resting place at Restvale Cemetery after time spent in Charleston.