Notable Births & Deaths for Roxana ...

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

• George Washington Carver     (Scientist, inventor)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
  • He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
  • Diamond is located in Newton County, Missouri.
  • Tuskegee is located in Macon County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Roxana (which is located in Lee County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
• George Addison Grant     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Addison Grant<1>
  • 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 and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Roxana (which is located in Lee County).
  • Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the west southwest of Roxana. The cemetery is located in Autauga County, Alabama.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Roxana to Oak Hill Cemetery
• Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis     (Professional boxer)
  • Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis<1>
  • He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday).
  • LaFayette is located in Chambers County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Roxana (which is located in Lee County).
  • Paradise is located in Clark County, Nevada.
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Roxana to Arlington National Cemetery
• Rosa Parks     (Social activist)
  • Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Parks<1>
  • She was born in Tuskegee (AL) on February 4, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 2005 (a Monday).
  • Tuskegee is located in Macon County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Roxana (which is located in Lee County).
  • Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • At the time of her death, she was 92.
  • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Roxana to Woodlawn Cemetery
• Lionel Richie     (Singer, songwriter, producer)
  • Full name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
  • He was born in Tuskegee (AL) on June 20, 1949 (a Monday).
  • Tuskegee is located in Macon County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Roxana (which is located in Lee County).