Notable Births & Deaths for Broughton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Broughton. 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.

• Vern Gosdin
  • Singer, songwriter. He was born in Woodland (AL) on August 5, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on April 28, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • Woodland is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Broughton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vern Gosdin<1>
• Hal Herring
  • Professional football. He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens (Forsyth County, Georgia).
  • Lanett is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Broughton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal Herring<1>
• Joe Louis
  • Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
  • Professional boxer. He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
  • LaFayette is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Broughton.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Louis<1>

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