Notable Births & Deaths for Evansville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Evansville. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Evansville.
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Evansville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal Herring<1>
• Joe Louis     (Professional boxer)
  • Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
  • 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Evansville.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Louis<1>