Cobb Crossing (Paulding County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cobb Crossing ...

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

James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Barnett (GA) on October 5, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on July 28, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Barnett is located in Warren County, Georgia.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Westview Cemetery
Charlie Briggs (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Frederick Briggs
- He was born in Henderson (NC) on November 13, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Roswell (GA) on February 6, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Austin Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Briggs<1>
Dee Clark (Singer)
- Born: Delectus Clark
- He was born in Blytheville (AR) on November 7, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (GA) on December 7, 1990 (a Friday).
- Blytheville is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dee Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey (Composer, arranger)
- He was born in Villa Rica (GA) on July 1, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 23, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Villa Rica is located in Douglas County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Oak Woods Cemetery
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Frankfort Cemetery
Willard Lee Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Taylorsville (GA) on June 17, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Rome (GA) on December 14, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Taylorsville is located in Bartow County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Rome is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at East View Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Lee Nixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to East View Cemetery
William A. Paschal (Professional football)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 28, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 25, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William A. Paschal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Westview Cemetery
Joseph Lee Pope (Musician)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on November 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Decatur (GA) on March 16, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Decatur is located in DeKalb County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Lee Pope<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Lincoln Cemetery
Julia Roberts (Oscar nominated actress)
- Full name: Julia Fiona Roberts
- She was born in Smyrna (GA) on October 28, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray 'Kenny' Rogers
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 21, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Sandy Springs (GA) on March 20, 2020 (a Friday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Sandy Springs is located in Fulton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rogers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Oakland Cemetery
Nick Rogers (Professional football)
- He was born in East Point (GA) on May 31, 1979 (a Thursday) and died in College Park (GA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
- East Point is located in Fulton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- College Park is located in Fulton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Westview Cemetery
Patrick Sky (Singer, songwriter, musician, producer)
- Born: Patrick Linch
- He was born in College Park (GA) on October 2, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on May 26, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- College Park is located in Fulton County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
Demaryius Thomas (Professional football)
- He was born in Montrose (GA) on December 25, 1987 (a Friday) and died in Roswell (GA) on December 9, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Montrose is located in Laurens County, Georgia.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
Fred 'Dixie' Walker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Villa Rica (GA) on September 24, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on May 17, 1982 (a Monday).
- Villa Rica is located in Douglas County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred 'Dixie' Walker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Elmwood Cemetery
Richard Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Richard C. Williams
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, which is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Parkhill Cemetery
Richard C. Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing (which is located in Paulding County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Cobb Crossing. The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard C. Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Georgia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cobb Crossing to Georgia Memorial Park

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.