Clinton, Roger M. b. July 25, 1909 d. November 8, 1967 Stepfather of President Bill Clinton. He married President Clinton's mother, Virginia Blythe, and adopted her son, "Billy." In 1961, Billy Blythe changed his surname to his stepfather's, becoming Bill Clinton. Roger Clinton is remembered as a decent man, though his struggle with alcoholism caused him to be abusive to his wife. As a young man, Bill stood up to his stepfather, who never again abused his wife. (Bio by: Mike Reed) Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Knight, Pete b. May 5, 1903 d. May 23, 1937 Noted Rodeo Champion. He was the 4-time world champion saddle bronc rider, 1932, '33, '35 and '36. He was also the 3-time Calgary Stampede champion. He was killed in 1937 at the Hayward, California rodeo. Originally buried in California, his body was moved in 1960 in order to be beside his wife and daughter. (Bio by: Bruce Lee) Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Lauck, Chester Harris b. February 9, 1902 d. February 21, 1980 Radio Actor. Chester Harris "Chet" Lauck and his friend, Norris "Tuff" Goff, created Lum and Abner, a radio program based on life in Waters, Montgomery County, Arkansas. The program was popular nationwide from 1931 to 1955. Lauck portrayed various characters including Lum Eddards, Grandpappy Spears, and Cedric Wehunt. Chester Harris "Chet" Lauck was born on February 9, 1902, in Alleene, Little River County, Arkansas, to W. J. and Cora Lauck. The family moved to Mena, Arkansas, in 1911 where...[Read More] (Bio by: pvh) Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Lawrence King, Marjorie b. February 17, 1907 d. January 13, 1979 Opera Singer. Dramatic soprano. Australian Soprano best known for her Wagnerian interpretations. Her parents were William & Elizabeth Smith Lawrence. Marjorie made her debut at the 1935 Metropolitan Opera, she later taught school at the Illinois University and then privately in Hot Springs AR. In 1941 she married Dr. Thomas King in NYC. After she was strickened with polio,her singing schedule was drastically limited. In 1955 she wrote her autobiography "Interrupted Melody" which...[Read More] (Bio by: Joanne) Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
Madden, Owen Vincent b. December 25, 1891 d. April 24, 1965 Organized Crime Figure. Nicknamed "Owney". Born in Liverpool, England, he came to the United States with his family in 1903 and took over New York's "Gophers" gang when he was only 18 years old. He founded the famous Cotton Club. Madden moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1935 and married local girl Agnes Demby after divorcing his first wife, Dorothy. It is said after his move to Hot Springs he "retired" from his past life. (Bio by: pvh) Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
b. July 25, 1909 d. November 8, 1967
b. May 5, 1903 d. May 23, 1937