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Notable Births & Deaths for Edgewood ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Edgewood. 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.
- Duane Allman (Musician)
- Manley Lanier 'Sonny' Carter (Astronaut)
- He was born in Macon (GA) on August 15, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Brunswick (GA) on April 5, 1991 (a Friday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- Brunswick is located in Glynn County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Manley Lanier 'Sonny' Carter<1>
- Charles Coburn (Actor)
- Jack De Mave (Actor)
- Born: John Francois De Mave
- He was born in Jersey City (NJ) on December 8, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Macon (GA) on January 16, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Sam Edwards (Actor)
- He was born in Macon (GA) on May 26, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Durango (CO) on July 28, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- Durango is located in La Plata County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Edwards<1>
- Lucille Hegamin (Musician)
- Full name: Lucille Nelson Hegamin
- She was born in Macon (GA) on November 29, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Harlem (NY) on March 1, 1970 (a Sunday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- Harlem is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucille Hegamin<1>
- James 'Sweetie' Jones (Musician)
- He was born in Macon (GA) on August 6, 1941 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 21, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Macon Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast of Edgewood. The cemetery is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Sweetie' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Macon Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Macon Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Edgewood to Macon Memorial Park
- Harold Lucas McLinton (Professional football)
- George Reed (Actor)
- Little Richard (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
- He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- Tullahoma is located in Coffee County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
- Laurence Tucker Stallings, Jr. (Screenwriter)
- George Wood (Actor)
- He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday).
- Forrest City is located in Saint Francis County, Arkansas.
- Macon is located in Bibb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Edgewood (which is located in Peach County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Wood<1>
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. |
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