Notable Births & Deaths for Athens ...

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

• Kim Basinger     (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist)
  • Born: Kimila Ann Basinger
  • She was born in Athens on December 8, 1953 (a Tueday)
• Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Athens on March 26, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 25, 2004 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Houston National Cemetery (Harris County, Texas).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps<1>
• Henry Fambrough     (Singer)
  • Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
  • He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tueday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Monroe is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Athens.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Henry Fambrough<1>
• William C. Hartman     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Thomaston (GA) on March 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens on March 16, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William C. Hartman<1>
• Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday) at the age of 93. We don't have any burial details.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
• Andy Johnson     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Athens on October 18, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Athens on May 16, 2018 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andy Johnson<1>
• Dr. Crawford Williamson Long     (Medical pioneer)
  • He was born in Danielsville (GA) on November 1, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens on June 19, 1878 (a Wednesday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Danielsville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Athens.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
• Beryl Rubinstein     (Composer, pianist)
  • He was born in Athens on October 26, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mayfield Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Beryl Rubinstein<1>
• Lucy May Stanton     (Artist)
  • She was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 22, 1875 (a Saturday) and died in Athens on March 19, 1931 (a Thursday) at the age of 55. She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucy May Stanton<1>
• Ricky Helton Wilson     (Musician)
  • He was born in Athens on March 19, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 12, 1985 (a Saturday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ricky Helton Wilson<1>

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