Society Hill (Macon County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Society Hill ...

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

Bill Baker (Singer)
- He was born in Auburn (AL) on November 1, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New Haven (CT) on August 10, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Auburn is located in Lee County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- New Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Baker<1>
George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Society Hill. Both communities are located in Macon County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
Viola Fortesque (Actress)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on February 5, 1875 (a Friday) and died on September 16, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fortesque<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Kensico Cemetery
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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which 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 Society Hill to Oak Hill Cemetery
Eddie James Kendrick (Singer)
- He was born in Union Springs (AL) on October 5, 1992 (a Monday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on October 5, 1992 (a Monday).
- Union Springs is located in Bullock County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 0.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie James Kendrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Elmwood Cemetery
Sam McQuagg (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on November 11, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (GA) on January 3, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Society Hill. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam McQuagg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Parkhill Cemetery
Rosa Parks (Social activist)
- Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Society Hill. Both communities are located in Macon 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Parks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Woodlawn Cemetery
Beverly Parrish (Actress)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 10, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 10.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Parrish<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 Society Hill to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Helen Parrish (Actress)
- Full name: Helen Virginia Parrish
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on March 12, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 22, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Parrish<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 Society Hill to Hollywood Forever 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Society Hill. Both communities are located in Macon County.
Elmer Ray Riddle (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on July 31, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Columbus (GA) on May 14, 1984 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Society Hill. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Parkhill Cemetery
Milt Smith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on March 27, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 11, 1997 (a Friday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milt Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Greenwood Memorial Park
David Mathieson Walker (Astronaut)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on May 20, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 23, 2001 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Mathieson Walker<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 Society Hill to Arlington National Cemetery
Augusta Jane Evans Wilson (Author)
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 8, 1835 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Augusta Jane Evans Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Magnolia Cemetery
Tim Wilson (Comedian, musician)
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on August 5, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (GA) on February 26, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Society Hill (which is located in Macon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Society Hill. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Society Hill to Parkhill 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.