Morris, Willie (William Weaks) b. November 29, 1934 d. August 2, 1999 Author. Morris graduated class valedictorian at Yazoo City High School in 1952. He was editor of the school paper, The Daily Texan, at the University of Texas and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated there with a degree in English in 1956. Morris received a Rhodes Scholarship and studied modern history at New College in England until 1960. He was editor of the Texas Observer in Austin, Texas from 1960-63. He started work for Harper's Magazine in New York in 1963 and became editor-in-chief...[Read More] Cause of death: Heart attack Glenwood Cemetery, Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, USA Plot: Close to the front entrance in the center section of the old part of the cemetery, plot
Owens, Jack b. November 17, 1904 d. February 9, 1997 Acclaimed Musician. Known for "Bentonia style blues," Owens was a guitar player/singer and childhood friend of Skip James. Owens worked as a farmer in Bentonia and operated a juke joint as a side business. His music was documented by David Evans and Alan Lomax. Owens never left Bentonia until the last 10 years of his life. During that time, he played across America and Europe. --- Owens often played at the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia with his longtime partner, harmonica player Bud Spires. In...[Read More] (Bio by: Susan McMichael) Day Cemetery, Bentonia, Yazoo County, Mississippi, USA
b. November 29, 1934 d. August 2, 1999