Brush Creek (Perry County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Brush Creek ...

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

Ollie 'Downtown' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Ollie Lee Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie 'Downtown' Brown<1>
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 11, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Buena Park (CA) on April 16, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Buena Park is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Coretta Scott King (Social activist, educator)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coretta Scott King<1>
- She was born in Marion (AL) on April 27, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Rosarito (Mexico) on January 30, 2006 (a Monday).
- Marion is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Brush Creek. Both communities are located in Perry County.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
Frank Strong Lary (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Strong Lary<1>
- He was born in Northport (AL) on April 10, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 13, 2017 (a Wednesday).
- Northport is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Eugene Lipscomb (Professional football)
- Full name: Eugene Allen Lipscomb
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Lipscomb<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (AL) on August 9, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on May 10, 1963 (a Friday).
- Uniontown is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Brush Creek. Both communities are located in Perry County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Lincoln Memorial Park
Lee Maye (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Maye<1>
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 11, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on July 17, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Inglewood Park Cemetery
John Trotwood Moore (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Trotwood Moore<1>
- He was born in Marion (AL) on August 26, 1858 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 10, 1929 (a Friday).
- Marion is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Brush Creek. Both communities are located in Perry County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Billy Neighbors (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Neighbors<1>
- 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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Maple Hill Cemetery
Ray Perkins (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Perkins<1>
- He was born in Mount Olive (MS) on December 6, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 9, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Olive is located in Amite County, Mississippi.
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Dinah Washington (Singer)
- Born: Ruth Lee Jones
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dinah Washington<1>
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on August 29, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on December 14, 1963 (a Saturday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Brush Creek (which is located in Perry County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Brush Creek to Burr Oak 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.