Panola (Crenshaw County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Panola ...

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

David Edgar 'King' Bernard (Professional football)
- He was born in Jefferson (SD) on September 26, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on July 17, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Jefferson is located in Union County, South Dakota.
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Edgar 'King' Bernard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Greenwood Cemetery
Richard L. Blandon (Singer)
- He was born in Montgomery (AL) on September 16, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on December 30, 1991 (a Monday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard L. Blandon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Calverton National Cemetery
Dixie Dunbar (Dancer, singer, entertainer, actress)
- Born: Christine Elizabeth Dunbar
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on January 19, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Miami Beach (FL) on August 29, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Miami Beach is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dixie Dunbar<1>
Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald (Author, artist)
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on July 24, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on March 10, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 47.
- She is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to St. Mary's Cemetery
Oscar Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ramer (AL) on December 20, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 31, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Ramer is located in Montgomery County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Gamble<1>
Georgia Gilmore (Activist)
- Full name: Georgia Teresa Gilmore
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on February 5, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on March 9, 1990 (a Friday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Georgia Gilmore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Greenwood Cemetery
Reverend Robert S. Graetz (Minister, activist)
- He was born in Clarksburg (WV) on May 16, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on September 20, 2020 (a Sunday).
- Clarksburg is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Robert S. Graetz<1>
George Addison Grant (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tallassee (AL) on January 6, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on March 25, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Tallassee is located in Elmore County, Alabama.
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north of Panola. The cemetery is located in Autauga County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Addison Grant<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Oak Hill Cemetery
Grover Cleveland Hall, Jr. (Author)
- He was born on February 10, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on September 24, 1971 (a Friday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland Hall, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Greenwood Cemetery
Grover Cleveland Hall, Sr. (Journalist)
- He was born in Haleburg (AL) on January 11, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on January 9, 1941 (a Thursday).
- Haleburg is located in Henry County, Alabama.
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grover Cleveland Hall, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Greenwood Cemetery
John Robert Lewis (Politician, civil rights leader)
- He was born in Troy (AL) on February 21, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 17, 2020 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Pike County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at South View Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert Lewis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to South View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to South View Cemetery
Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo (Social reformer)
- She was born in California (PA) on April 11, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Lowndesboro (AL) on March 25, 1965 (a Thursday).
- California is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- Lowndesboro is located in Lowndes County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Jack 'Boisy' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Born: William James Marshall
- He was born in Montgomery (AL) on August 7, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on August 31, 1990 (a Friday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Boisy' Marshall<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 Panola to Burr Oak Cemetery
Nell Rankin (Opera singer)
- She was born in Montgomery (AL) on January 3, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nell Rankin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Greenwood Cemetery
Sam Reese (Actor)
- He was born in Montgomery (AL) on September 11, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on September 11, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Reese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Greenwood Cemetery
Clarence 'Pinetop' Smith (Entertainer)
- He was born in Troy (AL) on June 11, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 15, 1929 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Pike County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Pinetop' Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Restvale Cemetery
Cecil Jefferson Stewart (Musician)
- He was born in Troy (AL) on December 8, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Troy is located in Pike County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- 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 Cecil Jefferson Stewart<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 Panola to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Angie Stone (Singer, songwriter, actress, producer)
- Full name: Angela Laverne Brown
- She was born in Columbia (SC) on December 18, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on March 1, 2025 (a Saturday).
- Columbia is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angie Stone<1>
Elizabeth Priscilla Tyler (Daughter-in-law of John Tyler - after his wife Letitia died, Priscilla served as the de facto First Lady for the Harrison Presidency (March 1841 - April 1841))
- She was born in New York (NY) on June 14, 1816 (a Friday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on December 29, 1889 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Panola (which is located in Crenshaw County).
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Panola. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Priscilla Tyler<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Panola to Oakwood 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.