Notable Births & Deaths for Bedgood ...

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

• Edward Kramer 'Eddie' Emerson     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Cordele (GA) on March 11, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on January 27, 1970 (a Tueday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery (City of Ottawa, Ontario).
  • Cordele is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bedgood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Kramer 'Eddie' Emerson<1>
• Walter Hiers     (Actor)
  • He was born in Cordele (GA) on July 18, 1893 (a Tueday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1933 (a Monday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Cordele is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bedgood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Hiers<1>
• Marion Motley     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Leesburg (GA) on June 5, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on June 27, 1999 (a Sunday) at the age of 79.
  • Leesburg is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Bedgood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marion Motley<1>
• Joe Williams     (Singer)
  • Born: Joseph Goreed
  • He was born in Cordele (GA) on December 12, 1918 (a Thursday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on March 29, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery (Clark County, Nevada).
  • Cordele is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bedgood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Williams<1>