Banks Crossing (Banks County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Banks Crossing ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Banks Crossing. 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 (GA) on December 8, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on March 26, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 25, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Houston National Cemetery
William C. Hartman (Professional football)
- He was born in Thomaston (GA) on March 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 16, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Thomaston is located in Upson County, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Banks Crossing. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C. Hartman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
Andy Johnson (Professional football)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on October 18, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on May 16, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Banks Crossing. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Oconee Hill Cemetery
DeForest Kelley (Actor)
- Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
- He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday).
- Toccoa is located in Stephens County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeForest Kelley<1>
Dr. Crawford Williamson Long (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Danielsville (GA) on November 1, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on June 19, 1878 (a Wednesday).
- Danielsville is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Banks Crossing. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Oconee Hill Cemetery
William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge (Professional football)
- He was born in Cleveland (GA) on January 1, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Pensacola (FL) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Cleveland is located in White County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge<1>
John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday).
- Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of Banks Crossing. The cemetery is located in Habersham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Yonah Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Yonah Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Yonah Memorial Gardens
Beryl Rubinstein (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on October 26, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mayfield Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beryl Rubinstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mayfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mayfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Mayfield Cemetery
Lucy May Stanton (Artist)
- She was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 22, 1875 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Banks Crossing. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy May Stanton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Ricky Helton Wilson (Musician)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 12, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Banks Crossing (which is located in Banks County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Banks Crossing. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Helton Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Banks Crossing to Oconee Hill 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.