Notable Births & Deaths for Black Diamond ...

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

• Earl Battey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Earl Jesse Battey
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Battey<1>
  • He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on January 5, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Ocala (FL) on November 15, 2003 (a Saturday).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Ocala is located in Marion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Black Diamond (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • 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>
  • Google driving directions:
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  • From Black Diamond to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Willie Jerome Brown     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Jerome Brown<1>
  • He was born in Brooksville (FL) on February 4, 1965 (a Thursday) and died in Brooksville (FL) on June 25, 1992 (a Thursday).
  • Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Black Diamond (which is located in Citrus County).
  • Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Black Diamond (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 27.
• V.T. Hamlin     (Cartoonist)
  • Full name: Vincent Trout Hamlin
  • He was born in Perry (IA) on May 10, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Brooksville (FL) on June 14, 1993 (a Monday).
  • Perry is located in Dallas County, Iowa.
  • Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Black Diamond (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 93.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Martha O'Driscoll     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha O'Driscoll<1>
  • She was born in Tulsa (OK) on March 4, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Ocala (FL) on November 3, 1998 (a Tuesday).
  • Tulsa is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
  • Ocala is located in Marion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Black Diamond (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 76.
  • She is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery<1>
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• Mel Tillis     (Singer, musician, songwriter)
  • Full name: Lonnie Melvin Tillis
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mel Tillis<1>
  • He was born in Tampa (FL) on August 8, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Ocala (FL) on November 19, 2017 (a Sunday).
  • Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
  • Ocala is located in Marion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Black Diamond (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Woodall Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodall Cemetery<1>
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• Arthur Charles 'Dazzy' Vance     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Charles 'Dazzy' Vance<1>
  • He was born in Orient (IA) on March 4, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Homosassa Springs (FL) on February 16, 1961 (a Thursday).
  • Orient is located in Adair County, Iowa.
  • Homosassa Springs is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Black Diamond. Both communities are located in Citrus County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 69.
  • He is buried at Stage Stand Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Black Diamond. The cemetery is located in Citrus County, Florida.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Stage Stand Cemetery<1>
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• Ted Williams     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Theodore Samuel Williams
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Williams<1>
  • He was born in San Diego (CA) on August 30, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Inverness (FL) on July 5, 2002 (a Friday).
  • San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
  • Inverness is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Black Diamond. Both communities are located in Citrus County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.