Ashmore, John Durant b. August 18, 1819 d. December 5, 1871 US Congressman. Elected to represent South Carolina's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1859 to 1860. Also served as a Member of the South Carolina State House of Representatives from 1848 to 1853. Black Jack Cemetery, Sardis (Panola County), Panola County, Mississippi, USA
Kyle, John Curtis b. July 17, 1851 d. July 6, 1913 US Congressman. Elected to represent Mississippi's 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1891 to 1897. Also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Senate in 1881. (Bio by: K) Rose Hill Cemetery, Sardis (Panola County), Panola County, Mississippi, USA
McDowell, Fred 'Mississippi Fred' b. January 12, 1904 d. July 3, 1972 Musician. Known by his stage name "Mississippi Fred", he was an influential singer and slide guitarist who helped define the Delta blues. He started playing guitar at the age of 14 and was considered the first of the bluesmen from the North Mississippi region, paralleled east of the Delta region. During the 1950s, he received widespread recognition for his records with hits to include, "Going Down The River", "Kokomo", "You Gotta Move", "Baby Please Don't Go", "Shake ‘Em On Down" and many more...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Hammond Hill M. B. Church, Como, Panola County, Mississippi, USA
Mitchell, Willie b. December 1, 1889 d. November 23, 1973 Major League Baseball Player. He was a left handed pitcher for 11 seasons with the Cleveland Indians, 1909 to 1915 and the Detroit Tigers, 1916 to 1919. He was most noted for being the first American League pitcher to strike out Babe Ruth. He ended his career with 84 wins, 92 lost, 921 strikeouts and a 2.88 earned run average. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Rose Hill Cemetery, Sardis (Panola County), Panola County, Mississippi, USA
Nix, Robert b. November 8, 1944 d. May 20, 2012 Musician. Drummer with the 1970s music ensemble the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Raised in Jacksonville, Florida, as a child his fondness for music was the result of his exposure to the sounds of Elvis Presley, Fats Domino and Sam Cooke, among others. He gravitated to the drums and practiced the showmanship of Joe Morelo and Buddy Rich. Following graduation in 1962, he acquired playing skills and experience with various groups, prior to catching his big break in the industry as a member of The...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi, USA
b. August 18, 1819 d. December 5, 1871