Notable Births & Deaths for Dyes Crossroad ...

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

• Vernon 'The Viper' Forrest     (Professional boxer)
  • He was born in Augusta (GA) on January 12, 1971 (a Tueday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 25, 2009 (a Saturday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
  • Augusta is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Dyes Crossroad.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vernon 'The Viper' Forrest<1>
• Oliver Hardy     (Actor, comedian, director, screenwriter)
  • Born: Norvell Hardy
  • He was born in Harlem (GA) on January 18, 1892 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on August 7, 1957 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Harlem is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Dyes Crossroad.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Oliver Hardy<1>
• William Henry Peck     (Author)
  • He was born in Augusta (GA) on December 30, 1830 (a Thursday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on February 4, 1892 (a Thursday) at the age of 61. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
  • Augusta is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Dyes Crossroad.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Henry Peck<1>
• Mary Ellen 'Mammy' Pleasant     (Social reformer, civil rights activist)
  • She was born in Augusta (GA) on August 19, 1817 (a Tueday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on January 11, 1904 (a Monday) at the age of 86. She is buried at Tulocay Cemetery (Napa County, California).
  • Augusta is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Dyes Crossroad.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Ellen 'Mammy' Pleasant<1>