Pleasant Hill (Jackson County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pleasant Hill ...

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

Viola Allen (Actress)
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on October 27, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1948 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Allen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Ernie Ashworth (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: Ernest Bert Ashworth
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on December 15, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Hartsville (TN) on March 2, 2009 (a Monday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Hartsville is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Tallulah Bankhead (Actress)
- Full name: Tallulah Brockman Bankhead
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on January 31, 1902 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 1968 (a Thursday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tallulah Bankhead<1>
Herman Hoffman Birnery, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 1, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on June 2, 1958 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herman Hoffman Birnery, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Anne Bradshaw Clopton (Artist)
- She was born in Shelbyville (TN) on July 22, 1878 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on February 4, 1956 (a Saturday).
- Shelbyville is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Hill. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anne Bradshaw Clopton<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 Pleasant Hill to Maple Hill Cemetery
Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell (Musician)
- He was born in Chelsea (AL) on October 7, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Lodi (CA) on May 8, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Chelsea is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Lodi is located in San Joaquin County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Glen 'Norm' Ezell<1>
Dr. Owen Kay Garriott (Astronaut - Skylab 2)
- He was born in Enid (OK) on November 22, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 15, 2019 (a Monday).
- Enid is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Owen Kay Garriott<1>
Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
- He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Wartrace is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Ira Lonnie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Ira Lonnie Loudermilk
- He was born in Section (AL) on April 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Williamsburg (MO) on June 20, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Section is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Pleasant Hill. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- Williamsburg is located in Callaway County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ira Lonnie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Don Mincher (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on June 24, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on March 4, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Hill. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Mincher<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 Pleasant Hill to Maple Hill 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, Alabama.
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Hill. The cemetery 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 Pleasant Hill to Maple Hill Cemetery
Philip Ober (Actor)
- He was born in Fort Payne (AL) on March 23, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Mexico City (Mexico) on September 13, 1982 (a Monday).
- Fort Payne is located in DeKalb County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Ober<1>
Katherine Stinson (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in Fort Payne (AL) on February 14, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Fe (NM) on July 8, 1977 (a Friday).
- Fort Payne is located in DeKalb County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, which is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Stinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Fe National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Fe National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Santa Fe National Cemetery
Charles 'Gabby' Street (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 30, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Joplin (MO) on February 6, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Joplin is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Jasper County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Gabby' Street<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Harry Rhett Townes (Actor, Episcopal priest)
- He was born in Huntsville (AL) on September 18, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 23, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Hill. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Rhett Townes<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 Pleasant Hill to Maple Hill Cemetery
Maria Howard Weeden (Artist, author)
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) on July 6, 1846 (a Monday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on April 12, 1905 (a Wednesday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Hill. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maria Howard Weeden<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 Pleasant Hill to Maple Hill Cemetery
Jessup Joseph Whitehead (Author, chef)
- He was born in London (England) on August 1, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Huntsville (AL) on May 12, 1889 (a Sunday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest of Pleasant Hill. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jessup Joseph Whitehead<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 Pleasant Hill to Maple Hill Cemetery
Winona Winter (Actress)
- Full name: Winona Gordon Winter
- She was born in Huntsville (AL) in 1889 and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 27, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Hill (which is located in Jackson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Winona Winter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Hill to Hollywood Forever 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.