Find A Grave - Shelby County

Boyle, Virginia b. February 14, 1863 d. December 13, 1938
Author. Poet Laureate of the Confederacy. Known for her writing of "Union" and "Love Songs and Bugle Calls." (Bio by: Laurie)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Brewster Sr., Rev. William Herbert b. July 2, 1897 d. October 5, 1987
Gospel Musician. Considered one of the key architect of the modern gospel sound, he wrote his compositions (over 200 songs) for his church services, his renowned gospel drama extravaganzas, his radio ministry, his performing groups, and the top names in gospel music. Among his famous compositions are, "Move On Up A Little Higher" (1946), made popular by gospel singer Mahalia Jackson; "Our God Is Able" (1949); "How I Got Over", made popular by gospel singer Clara Ward; "Peace Be Still" (1949)...[Read More] (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
New Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Briscoe, Don b. March 20, 1940 d. October 31, 2004
Actor. A native of Yalobusha Couny, Mississippi, Briscoe is best remembered for his roles in television soap operas. Briscoes's roles include, "The Guiding Light," "Days Of Our Lives" as 'Tony Merritt' in 1967, "Dark Shadows" as 'Tom Jennings' in 1968, 'Chris Jennings' from 1968 to 1970, 'Timothy 'Tim' Shaw' in 1969, and 'Chris Collins' in 1970, and "House Of Dark Shadows" as 'Todd Blake' in 1970. Briscoe also appeared in an episode of "I Dream Of Jeannie" in 1967. (Bio by: K)
Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Greenview #243-3
Buckingham, Theophilus Nash b. May 31, 1880 d. March 10, 1971
Sportsman, Author. Born in Memphis, he was an athlete, noted sportsman, field trial judge, pioneering conservationist, accomplished raconteur, and author. His books include "De Shootinest Gent'man and Other Tales" (1934), "Mark Right! Tales of Shooting and Fishing" (1936), "Ole Miss'" (1937), "Blood Lines, Tales of Shooting and Fishing" (1938), "Tattered Coat" (1944), "Game Bag, Tales of Shooting and Fishing" (1945), and "Hallowed Years" (1953). He co-authored the book titled "National Field...[Read More] (Bio by: Hunter TRW)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Miller Section, Lot 12.5
Buckley, Jeff [memorial] b. November 17, 1966 d. May 29, 1997
Musician. Born in Anaheim, California, he was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, whom emerged in New York City's avant-garde club scene in the 1990's. Signed to Columbia Records, he released his first album "At Sin-é" (1993) followed by his full-band album, "Grace" (1994). With the success of the albums, he went on an extensive tour of Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Belgium and the U.S. until the late fall of 1995. In 1996, in addition to his Columbia Records releases Buckley also...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Memphis Zoo, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Caldwell, Ronnie b. 1948 d. December 10, 1967
Musician. He was the organist for the 1960's Stax/Volt recording group, "The Bar-Kays." Originally know as "The Imperials," the group changed it's name to a mutated version of their favorite rum, "Bacardi." The group hit big in the spring of 1967 with the single "Soulfinger" and that same summer Otis Redding chose the young group as his backing band. While on tour with Redding in the winter of 1967, the plane carrying the band crashed into frozen Lake Monona near Madison, Wisconsin. Redding...[Read More] (Bio by: Kim Inboden)
Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Glendale Section
Campbell, Lucie Eddie b. April 30, 1885 d. January 3, 1963
Composer, educator, and evangelist. Among the songs she composed were "He'll Understand And Say Well Done" (1933), "My Lord And I" (1947), "They That Wait Upon The Lord," and "Footprints Of Jesus" (1949). She was also one of the founders of the National Baptist Training Union (1919), where she served as music director. Campbell died in 1963 after a six month bout with illness. She was a living testimony of the power of God. (Bio by: Curtis Jackson)
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Canale, Justin b. April 14, 1943 d. October 11, 2011
Professional Football Player. For ten seasons (1965 to 1973, 1976), he played at the offensive-guard position in the American and Canadian Football Leagues with the Boston Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Montreal Alouettes, Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts. Born Justin Dominic Canale, he attended Memphis Catholic High School (Tennessee) and played collegiate football at Mississippi State University, while attaining a Bachelor of Science degree. Selected by Boston during the 6th round of...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Carr, James b. June 13, 1942 d. January 7, 2001
Singer. The son of a preacher, his family relocated to Memphis when he was still a small child. His interest in music began in the church listening to, and singing gospel music. He eventually joined several gospel groups including "The Soul Stirrers" and "The Redemption Harmonizers". In 1963 he was signed to a recording contract by the newly formed Goldwax label and he had a string of minor hits from 1966 to 1968. Often compared to Otis Redding, his style was unique in the Memphis music scene...[Read More] (Bio by: Dennis)
New Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Carroll, William H. b. 1810 d. May 3, 1868
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. When the Civil War began, he was appointed Brigadier General in the provisional Army of the State of Tennessee. He assisted in the organization of troops and his brigade was assigned to duty at Memphis. As area commander, he repelled bands of Unionists that threatened the city. At Knoxville, he proclaimed martial law to the city and the surrounding country which restored civil authority. In 1862, his brigade was part of the forces which had victories...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Lenow Circle Section, Lot 57
Chalmers, James Ronald b. January 11, 1831 d. April 9, 1898
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General, US Congressman. When the Civil War began, he was a lawyer in practice when he enlisted in the Confederate Army. Despite no prior military experience, he was elected Colonel of the 9th Mississippi Infantry Regiment and promoted Brigadier General in February 1862. He led the 9th Mississippi at the Battle of Shiloh, in the Kentucky Campaign and at the Battle of Murfreesboro. In 1863, he was appointed commander of the Confederate military operations in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Evergreen Section, Lot 448
Chambers, Henry Cousins b. July 26, 1823 d. May 1, 1871
Politician. Served as a Member of the Mississippi State Legislature in 1859, and Representative from Mississippi in the Confederate Congress from 1862 to 1865. He was invited to a duel on October 15, 1861, by his opponent in the Confederate Congress, and in turn, Chambers shot and killed William Augustus Lake. (Bio by: K)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Chandler, Walter 'Clift' b. October 5, 1887 d. October 1, 1967
US Congressman, Memphis Mayor. Elected to represent Tennessee's 9th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1935 to 1940. Also served as a Member of the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 1917, Member of the Tennessee State Senate in 1921, and Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, in 1940. (Bio by: K)
Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Chatman, Peter 'Memphis Slim' b. September 15, 1915 d. February 24, 1988
Blues Pianist. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, as a young man he frequented Beale Street, where he picked up hints from other piano players. He lived in Helena, Arkansas before moving to Chicago in 1939, where in 1940 he cut one of his trademark tunes, "Beer Drinking Woman" for Bluebird using his nickname, "Memphis Slim". Later that year he teamed up with guitarist "Big Bill" Broonzy and the two musicians played and recorded in Chicago until 1944. It was then that Chatman formed his first group, "...[Read More] (Bio by: Kim Inboden)
Galilee Memorial Gardens, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Chiozza, Louis Peo b. May 17, 1910 d. February 28, 1971
Major League Baseball Player. An Infielder, he became the first player to ever bat in a major league night game when he came to the plate for the Phillies against the Reds on May 24, 1935. He eventually grounded out to Cincinatti shortstop Billy Myers. The brother of Dino Chiozza, who also appeared for the Phillies in 2 games in 1935, Lou was a tall and very talented player who could play any infield position called upon, and was effective with the bat, as his .277 lifetime average attests to...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo)
Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Clapp, Jeremiah Watkins b. September 24, 1814 d. September 5, 1898
CSA Congressman. Clapp served as a member of the Confederate Congress as a representative from Mississippi (1862-1864). (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Crump, Edward Hull 'Boss Crump' b. October 2, 1874 d. October 16, 1954
US Congressman, Memphis Mayor. Elected to represent Tennessee's 9th and 10th Districts in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1931 to 1935. Also served as the Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee, from 1910 to 1916, 1939, Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Tennessee in 1936, and Member of the Democratic National Committee from Tennessee from 1936 to 1945.
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Miller Section, Lot 384
GPS coordinates: 35.1239433, -90.0299530 (hddd.dddd)
Cunningham, Carl Lee b. 1948 d. December 10, 1967
Singer. He was a founding member of the 1960s group The Bar-Kays. Their hits include, "Soul Finger" "Shake Your Rump To The Funk" "Too Hot To Stop" "Move Your Boogie Body" "Freakshow On The Dance Floor" "Let's Have Some Fun" "Hit And Run" "Do It (Let Me See You Shake)" "Boogie Body Land" "Son Of Shaft" "Everbody Wants That Love" and "Let's Get It Out." On December 10, 1967, he was killed in a plane crash. (Bio by: K)
New Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Cunningham, Winfield S. b. February 16, 1900 d. March 3, 1986
United States Navy Admiral. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he began his 33 year Navy career graduating from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland on June 6, 1919. After various fleet duties, he became involved with early Naval Aviation, becoming a pilot on September 11, 1925. An excellent aviator, he had flown fighters, flying boats, and had been schooled in strategy and tactics. At the outbreak of World War II, he was commanding officer of Naval activities and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Plot: Section F, Site 1
Currin Sr., David Maney b. November 11, 1817 d. March 25, 1864
Civil War CSA Congressman. He served as a Representative from Tennessee in the Confederate Congress during the Civil War, dying in office in 1864. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA

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