Notable Births & Deaths for Elk Ridge ...

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

• Ezzard Mack Charles     (Professional boxer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezzard Mack Charles<1>
  • He was born in Lawrenceville (GA) on July 7, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1975 (a Wednesday).
  • Lawrenceville is located in Gwinnett County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Elk Ridge (which is located in Newton County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 53.
  • He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Henry Fambrough     (Singer)
  • Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
  • He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday).
  • Monroe is located in Walton County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Elk Ridge (which is located in Newton County).
  • Sterling is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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• Joel Chandler Harris     (Author, journalist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joel Chandler Harris<1>
  • He was born in Eatonton (GA) on December 9, 1848 (a Saturday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 3, 1908 (a Friday).
  • Eatonton is located in Putnam County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Elk Ridge (which is located in Newton County).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the west northwest of Elk Ridge. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
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• Holly Hunter     (Oscar winning actress, producer)
  • She was born in Conyers (GA) on March 20, 1958 (a Thursday).
  • Conyers is located in Rockdale County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Elk Ridge (which is located in Newton County).