Notable Births & Deaths for Hernando ...

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

• Kate 'Ma' Barker     (Crime figure)
  • Born: Arizona Clark
  • She was born in Ash Grove (MO) on October 8, 1873 (a Wednesday) and died in Ocklawaha (FL) on January 16, 1935 (a Wednesday).
  • Ash Grove is located in Greene County, Missouri.
  • Ocklawaha is located in Marion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Hernando (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 61.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate 'Ma' Barker<1>
• Earl Battey     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Earl Jesse Battey
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Hernando (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Battey<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Hernando to Inglewood Park Cemetery
• Willie Jerome Brown     (Professional football)
  • 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Hernando (which is located in Citrus County).
  • Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Hernando (which is located in Citrus County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 27.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Jerome Brown<1>
• Adrian Garrett     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Brooksville (FL) on January 3, 1943 (a Sunday) and died in Kyle (TX) on April 22, 2021 (a Thursday).
  • Brooksville is located in Hernando County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Hernando (which is located in Citrus County).
  • Kyle is located in Hays County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adrian Garrett<1>
• 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Hernando (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)
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Hernando (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martha O'Driscoll<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Hernando to Rosehill Cemetery
• Mel Tillis     (Singer, musician, songwriter)
  • Full name: Lonnie Melvin Tillis
  • 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Hernando (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.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mel Tillis<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodall Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Woodall Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Hernando to Woodall Cemetery
• Arthur Charles 'Dazzy' Vance     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Hernando. Both communities are located in Citrus County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 69.
  • He is buried at Stage Stand Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west southwest of Hernando. The cemetery is located in Citrus County, Florida.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Charles 'Dazzy' Vance<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Stage Stand Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Stage Stand Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Hernando to Stage Stand Cemetery
• Ted Williams     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Theodore Samuel Williams
  • 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 nearby and to the southeast of Hernando.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Williams<1>