Lathrop (Pickens County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lathrop ...

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

Henry 'Hurricane Hank' Armstrong (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on December 12, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 22, 1988 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry 'Hurricane Hank' Armstrong<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Isaac Morgan 'Ike' Boone (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Samantha (AL) on February 17, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Northport (AL) on August 1, 1958 (a Friday).
- Samantha is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Northport is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Lathrop. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isaac Morgan 'Ike' Boone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Ollie 'Downtown' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Ollie Lee Brown
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 11, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Buena Park (CA) on April 16, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Buena Park is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie 'Downtown' Brown<1>
Huey Marvin Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on August 17, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 23, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park West, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Huey Marvin Davis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Detroit Memorial Park West (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Detroit Memorial Park West
Mary Ella Dees (Actress)
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on June 3, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Lake Worth Beach (FL) on August 4, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Lake Worth Beach is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Ella Dees<1>
Charles E. Fredericks (Actor)
- Born: Fred Egger Cockerham
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on September 5, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on May 14, 1970 (a Thursday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- 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 Charles E. Fredericks<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 Lathrop to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Samuel 'The Jet' Jethroe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Erie (PA) on June 16, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Erie is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Erie Cemetery, which is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'The Jet' Jethroe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Erie Cemetery
Frank Strong Lary (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Northport (AL) on April 10, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 13, 2017 (a Wednesday).
- Northport is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Lathrop. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Strong Lary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Lee Maye (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 11, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on July 17, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Maye<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Billy Neighbors (Professional football)
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 4, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 30, 2012 (a Monday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Neighbors<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maple Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Maple Hill Cemetery
Ray Perkins (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Olive (MS) on December 6, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 9, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Olive is located in Amite County, Mississippi.
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Lathrop. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Perkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County, Alabama.
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Lathrop. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County, Alabama.
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east southeast of Lathrop. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Artist)
- He was born in Fayette (AL) on March 10, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Fayette (AL) on September 2, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Fayette is located in Fayette County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Fayette is located in Fayette County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- At the time of his death, he was 97.
- He is buried at Fayette Memorial Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Lathrop. The cemetery is located in Fayette County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmie Lee Sudduth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fayette Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fayette Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Fayette Memorial Gardens
Dinah Washington (Singer)
- Born: Ruth Lee Jones
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on August 29, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on December 14, 1963 (a Saturday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dinah Washington<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Burr Oak Cemetery
Andrew Patrick Wood (Musician)
- He was born in Columbus (MS) on January 8, 1966 (a Saturday) and died in Bremerton (WA) on March 19, 1990 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Lowndes County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lathrop (which is located in Pickens County).
- Bremerton is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- He is buried at Miller - Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Patrick Wood<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Miller - Woodlawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Miller - Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lathrop to Miller - Woodlawn Memorial Park

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.