Notable Births & Deaths for Edwin ...

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

• Dave Monroe Edwards     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Monroe Edwards<1>
  • He was born in Columbia (AL) on December 14, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Park (TX) on December 6, 2016 (a Tuesday).
  • Columbia is located in Houston County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Edwin (which is located in Henry County).
  • Laguna Park is located in Bosque County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • The body was cremated.
• Herman Hodges     (Professional football)
  • Born: Jesse Herman
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman Hodges<1>
  • He was born in Ozark (AL) on November 22, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in San Marcos (CA) on April 6, 2000 (a Thursday).
  • Ozark is located in Dale County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Edwin (which is located in Henry County).
  • San Marcos is located in San Diego County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery<1>
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• Don Sutton     (Professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Sutton<1>
  • He was born in Clio (AL) on April 2, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on January 18, 2021 (a Monday).
  • Clio is located in Barbour County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Edwin (which is located in Henry County).
  • Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton<1>
  • She was born in Ariton (AL) on December 11, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 25, 1984 (a Wednesday).
  • Ariton is located in Dale County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Edwin (which is located in Henry County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 57.
  • She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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