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Notable Births & Deaths for Hayes Crossing ...

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

  • Daniel Robert 'Dan' Bankhead     (Major League Baseball)
  • Isaac Morgan 'Ike' Boone     (Major League Baseball)
  • Polly Holliday     (Actress)
    • Full name: Polly Dean Holliday
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Polly Holliday<1>
    • She was born in Jasper (AL) on July 2, 1937 (a Friday) and died on September 9, 2025 (a Tuesday).
    • Jasper is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Hayes Crossing. Both communities are located in Walker County.
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.
  • Wilson Daniel 'Dee' Miles     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilson Daniel 'Dee' Miles<1>
    • He was born in Kellerman (AL) on February 15, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on November 2, 1976 (a Tuesday).
    • Kellerman is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Hayes Crossing (which is located in Walker County).
    • Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Hayes Crossing. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hayes Crossing to Elmwood Cemetery
  • Jimmie Lee Sudduth     (Artist)

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.