Edgefield (Jackson County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Edgefield ...

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

Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard<1>
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Denver (CO) on July 22, 1907 (a Monday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Edgefield. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgefield to Forest Hills Cemetery
Joseph William 'Joe' Engel (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph William 'Joe' Engel<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 12, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Edgefield. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgefield to Forest Hills Cemetery
Cal Ermer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Coolidge Ermer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Ermer<1>
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on November 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 8, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Edgefield. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
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- From Edgefield to Chattanooga National Cemetery
James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston<1>
- He was born in Cleveland (TN) on December 10, 1889 (a Tuesday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on February 14, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Cleveland is located in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Edgefield. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgefield to Forest Hills Cemetery
Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- Wartrace is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens<1>
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- From Edgefield to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Ira Lonnie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Ira Lonnie Loudermilk
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ira Lonnie Louvin<1>
- He was born in Section (AL) on April 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Williamsburg (MO) on June 20, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Section is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Edgefield. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- Williamsburg is located in Callaway County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens<1>
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- From Edgefield to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Jobyna Ralston (Actress)
- Born: Jobyna Lancasster Raulston
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jobyna Ralston<1>
- She was born in South Pittsburg (TN) on November 21, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 22, 1967 (a Sunday).
- South Pittsburg is located in Marion County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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- From Edgefield to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Dinah Shore (Singer, actress, entertainer)
- Born: Fannye Rose Shore
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dinah Shore<1>
- She was born in Winchester (TN) on February 29, 1916 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 24, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Winchester is located in Franklin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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- From Edgefield to Hillside Memorial Park
Bessie Smith (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Smith<1>
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Edgefield to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
Valaida Snow (Musician, singer, actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Valaida Snow<1>
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 2, 1905 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 30, 1956 (a Wednesday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast of Edgefield. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgefield to Greenwood Cemetery
Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner<1>
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on May 13, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Edgefield (which is located in Jackson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Edgefield to Riverside National 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.