Parker Landing (Lauderdale County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Parker Landing ...

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

Kerby Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Major Kerby Farrell
- He was born in Leapwood (TN) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on December 17, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Leapwood is located in McNairy County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Parker Landing (which is located in Lauderdale County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerby Farrell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parker Landing to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Donna Jean Godchaux (Singer)
- Born: Donna Jean Thatcher
- She was born in Florence (AL) on August 22, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 2, 2025 (a Sunday).
- Florence is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Parker Landing. Both communities are located in Lauderdale County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donna Jean Godchaux<1>
W.C. Handy (Musician, composer)
- Full name: William Christopher Handy
- He was born in Florence (AL) on November 16, 1873 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on March 28, 1958 (a Friday).
- Florence is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Parker Landing. Both communities are located in Lauderdale County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.C. Handy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parker Landing to Woodlawn Cemetery
William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick (Professional bowler)
- He was born in Florence (AL) on July 25, 1941 (a Friday) and died in Bradenton (FL) on November 16, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Florence is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Parker Landing. Both communities are located in Lauderdale County.
- Bradenton is located in Manatee County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parker Landing to Memorial Park Cemetery
W.S. 'Fluke' Holland (Musician)
- He was born in Saltillo (TN) on April 22, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Jackson (TN) on September 23, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Saltillo is located in Hardin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Parker Landing (which is located in Lauderdale County).
- Jackson is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Ridgecrest Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for W.S. 'Fluke' Holland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ridgecrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ridgecrest Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parker Landing to Ridgecrest Cemetery
Etheridge Knight (Poet)
- He was born in Corinth (MS) on April 19, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on March 10, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Corinth is located in Alcorn County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Parker Landing (which is located in Lauderdale County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Etheridge Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parker Landing to Crown Hill Cemetery
Elizabeth Patterson (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Patterson
- She was born in Savannah (TN) on November 22, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 1966 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located in Hardin County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Parker Landing (which is located in Lauderdale County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Savannah Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Parker Landing. The cemetery is located in Hardin County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Savannah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Savannah Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Parker Landing to Savannah 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.