Blackburn (Limestone County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blackburn ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Blackburn. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Viola Allen (Actress)
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on October 27, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Ernie Ashworth (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: Ernest Bert Ashworth
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Hartsville (TN) on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Hartsville is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
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- From Blackburn to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Tallulah Bankhead (Actress)
- Full name: Tallulah Brockman Bankhead
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on January 31, 1902 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tallulah Bankhead<1>
Keyes Beech (Journalist)
- He was born in Pulaski (TN) on August 13, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Washington, DC on February 15, 1990 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Giles County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keyes Beech<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Arlington National Cemetery
Herman Hoffman Birnery, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 1, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on June 2, 1958 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman Hoffman Birnery, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Arlington National Cemetery
Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blackburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Maple Hill Cemetery
Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell (Musician)
- He was born in Chelsea (AL) on October 7, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Lodi (CA) on May 8, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chelsea is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Lodi is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell<1>
Dr. Owen Kay Garriott (Astronaut - Skylab 2)
- He was born in Enid (OK) on November 22, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 15, 2019 (a Monday).
- Enid is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Owen Kay Garriott<1>
Will Mastin (Entertainer)
- He was born in Madison (AL) on June 20, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 14, 1979 (a Wednesday).
- Madison is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will Mastin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Don Mincher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on June 24, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on March 4, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blackburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Mincher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Maple Hill Cemetery
Billy Neighbors (Professional football)
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 4, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 30, 2012 (a Monday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blackburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Neighbors<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Maple Hill Cemetery
Jesse Owens (Olympic Gold Medalist, civil rights activist)
- He was born in Danville (AL) on September 12, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Tucson (AZ) on May 31, 1980 (a Saturday).
- Danville is located in Morgan County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Tucson is located in Pima County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Owens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Oak Woods Cemetery
Truett Banks 'Rip' Sewell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Decatur (AL) on May 11, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Plant City (FL) on September 3, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Decatur is located in Morgan County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Plant City is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, which is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Truett Banks 'Rip' Sewell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Oaklawn Cemetery
Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 30, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on February 6, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Gabby' Street<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Harry Rhett Townes (Actor, Episcopal priest)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 18, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 23, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blackburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Rhett Townes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Maple Hill Cemetery
Willard Mack Vickery (Songwriter, muiscian)
- He was born in Town Creek (AL) on June 8, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 21, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Town Creek is located in Lawrence County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Mack Vickery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Maria Howard Weeden (Artist, author)
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on July 6, 1846 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 12, 1905 (a Wednesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blackburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Howard Weeden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Maple Hill Cemetery
Jessup Joseph Whitehead (Author, chef)
- He was born in London (England) on August 1, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 12, 1889 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blackburn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessup Joseph Whitehead<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Maple Hill Cemetery
Winona Winter (Actress)
- Full name: Winona Gordon Winter
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) in 1889 and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Blackburn (which is located in Limestone County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winona Winter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blackburn to Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.