Cedar Grove (Walker County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cedar Grove ...

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

Arthur Herbert Brooks, Sr. (Singer)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on November 4, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on November 22, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Herbert Brooks, Sr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Chattanooga National Cemetery
Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Denver (CO) on July 22, 1907 (a Monday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Forest Hills Cemetery
Joseph William 'Joe' Engel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 12, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph William 'Joe' Engel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Forest Hills Cemetery
Cal Ermer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Coolidge Ermer
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on November 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 8, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Ermer<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Chattanooga National Cemetery
Marshall Lon Freeman (Singer)
- He was born in Berryton (GA) on February 6, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Rocky Face (GA) on July 30, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Berryton is located in Chattooga County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Rocky Face is located in Whitfield County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Whitfield Memorial Gardens, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Whitfield County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Lon Freeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Whitfield Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Whitfield Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Whitfield Memorial Gardens
Sam Gooden (Singer)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 4, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Gooden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Chattanooga National Cemetery
James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cleveland (TN) on December 10, 1889 (a Tuesday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on February 14, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Cleveland is located in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Forest Hills Cemetery
Leslie Jordan (Actor, comedian, writer, singer)
- Full name: Leslie Allen Jordan
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 29, 1955 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 24, 2022 (a Monday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Jordan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hamilton Memorial Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Hamilton Memorial Gardens
Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
- He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Wartrace is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Samuel S. 'The Dixie Thrush' Nicklin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on December 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on March 13, 1932 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel S. 'The Dixie Thrush' Nicklin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Chattanooga National Cemetery
Philip Ober (Actor)
- He was born in Fort Payne (AL) on March 23, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Mexico City (Mexico) on September 13, 1982 (a Monday).
- Fort Payne is located in DeKalb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Philip Ober<1>
Jobyna Ralston (Actress)
- Born: Jobyna Lancasster Raulston
- She was born in South Pittsburg (TN) on November 21, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 22, 1967 (a Sunday).
- South Pittsburg is located in Marion County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jobyna Ralston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey (Professional football)
- He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Townsend is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
- Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Grandview Cemetery
Bessie Smith (Musician)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
Valaida Snow (Musician, singer, actress)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 2, 1905 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 30, 1956 (a Wednesday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Valaida Snow<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Greenwood Cemetery
Katherine Stinson (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in Fort Payne (AL) on February 14, 1891 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Fe (NM) on July 8, 1977 (a Friday).
- Fort Payne is located in DeKalb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, which is located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Stinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Fe National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Fe National Cemetery (NM) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Santa Fe National Cemetery
Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on May 13, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Walker County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Riverside National 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.