Spencer (Bibb County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Spencer ...

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

Isaac Morgan 'Ike' Boone (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isaac Morgan 'Ike' Boone<1>
- He was born in Samantha (AL) on February 17, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Northport (AL) on August 1, 1958 (a Friday).
- Samantha is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- Northport is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Spencer. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Spencer to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Ollie 'Downtown' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Ollie Lee Brown
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie 'Downtown' Brown<1>
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on February 11, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Buena Park (CA) on April 16, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Buena Park is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Coretta Scott King (Social activist, educator)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coretta Scott King<1>
- She was born in Marion (AL) on April 27, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Rosarito (Mexico) on January 30, 2006 (a Monday).
- Marion is located in Perry County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
Frank Strong Lary (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Strong Lary<1>
- He was born in Northport (AL) on April 10, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 13, 2017 (a Wednesday).
- Northport is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Spencer. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
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- From Spencer to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Lee Maye (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee Maye<1>
- He was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 11, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on July 17, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Wilson Daniel 'Dee' Miles (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilson Daniel 'Dee' Miles<1>
- He was born in Kellerman (AL) on February 15, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on November 2, 1976 (a Tuesday).
- Kellerman is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the north northeast of Spencer. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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John Trotwood Moore (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Trotwood Moore<1>
- He was born in Marion (AL) on August 26, 1858 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 10, 1929 (a Friday).
- Marion is located in Perry County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
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Billy Neighbors (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Neighbors<1>
- 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 and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maple Hill Cemetery<1>
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Ray Perkins (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Perkins<1>
- He was born in Mount Olive (MS) on December 6, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on December 9, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Mount Olive is located in Amite County, Mississippi.
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Spencer. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
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- From Spencer to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Spencer. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Spencer to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Spencer. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Spencer to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
George 'Mule' Suttles (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Mule' Suttles<1>
- He was born in Blocton Junction (AL) on March 31, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Newark (NJ) on July 9, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Blocton Junction is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Spencer. Both communities are located in Bibb County.
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Glendale Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glendale Cemetery<1>
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Dinah Washington (Singer)
- Born: Ruth Lee Jones
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dinah Washington<1>
- She was born in Tuscaloosa (AL) on August 29, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Detroit (MI) on December 14, 1963 (a Saturday).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Spencer (which is located in Bibb County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
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- From Spencer to Burr Oak 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.