Embry Bend (Talladega County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Embry Bend ...

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

M.L. Brackett (Professional football)
- He was born in Attalla (AL) on July 4, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Gadsden (AL) on June 30, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Attalla is located in Etowah County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Embry Bend. The cemetery is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for M.L. Brackett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Ethlyne Clair (Actress)
- She was born in Talladega (AL) on November 23, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on February 27, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Talladega is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Embry Bend. Both communities are located in Talladega County.
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ethlyne Clair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Andra Franklin (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Anniston (AL) on August 27, 1959 (a Thursday) and died in Lincoln (NE) on December 6, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Anniston is located in Calhoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Lincoln is located in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andra Franklin<1>
Hersh Freeman (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.
- He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Embry Bend. The cemetery is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hersh Freeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Chalmer Luman 'Lum' Harris (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (AL) on January 17, 1915 (a Sunday) and died in Pell City (AL) on November 11, 1996 (a Monday).
- New Castle is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Pell City is located in Saint Clair County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the west southwest of Embry Bend. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chalmer Luman 'Lum' Harris<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Elmwood Cemetery
Hank Patterson (Actor, musician)
- Born: Elmer Calvin Patterson
- He was born in Springville (AL) on October 9, 1888 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on August 23, 1975 (a Saturday).
- Springville is located in Saint Clair County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Dave Pope (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: David Pope
- He was born in Talladega (AL) on June 17, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on August 28, 1999 (a Saturday).
- Talladega is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Embry Bend. Both communities are located in Talladega County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Lake View Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Pope<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lake View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Lake View Cemetery
Vernon Phil Reese (Singer, comedian)
- He was born in Gadsden (AL) on May 30, 1909 (a Sunday) and died in Gadsden (AL) on June 2, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast of Embry Bend. The cemetery is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vernon Phil Reese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Willie Smith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Anniston (AL) on February 11, 1939 (a Saturday) and died in Anniston (AL) on January 18, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Anniston is located in Calhoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Anniston is located in Calhoun County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Smith<1>
Artie Wilson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Springville (AL) on October 28, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Portland (OR) on October 31, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Springville is located in Saint Clair County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Embry Bend (which is located in Talladega County).
- Portland is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rose City Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Artie Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Embry Bend to Rose City 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.