Notable Births & Deaths for Cross Plains ...

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

• 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) at the age of 93. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Villa Rica is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Cross Plains.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey<1>
• Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham     (Professional wrestler)
  • He was born in Sulphur (LA) on July 10, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Peachtree City (GA) on February 16, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 40. He is buried at Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery (Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana).
  • Peachtree City is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Cross Plains.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham<1>
• Vern Gosdin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • He was born in Woodland (AL) on August 5, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on April 28, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
  • Woodland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Cross Plains.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vern Gosdin<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) at the age of 71. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery (Jefferson County, Alabama).
  • Villa Rica is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Cross Plains.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred 'Dixie' Walker<1>