Goss (Elbert County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Goss ...

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

Kim Basinger (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist)
- Born: Kimila Ann Basinger
- She was born in Athens (GA) on December 8, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
Chadwick Aaron Boseman (Actor, producer)
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on November 29, 1976 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 28, 2020 (a Friday).
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Aaron Boseman<1>
Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on March 26, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 25, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Houston National Cemetery
Henry Woodfin Grady (Journalist)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on May 24, 1850 (a Friday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on December 23, 1889 (a Monday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Woodfin Grady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Westview Cemetery
William C. Hartman (Professional football)
- He was born in Thomaston (GA) on March 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 16, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Thomaston is located in Upson County, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Goss. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C. Hartman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
Andy Johnson (Professional football)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on October 18, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on May 16, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Goss. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Dr. Crawford Williamson Long (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Danielsville (GA) on November 1, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on June 19, 1878 (a Wednesday).
- Danielsville is located in Madison County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Goss. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Johnny Mann (Arranger, composer, singer)
- Full name: John Russell Mann
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on August 30, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Anderson (SC) on June 18, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mann<1>
Beryl Rubinstein (Composer, pianist)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on October 26, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mayfield Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beryl Rubinstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mayfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mayfield Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Mayfield Cemetery
Lucy May Stanton (Artist)
- She was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 22, 1875 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Goss. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy May Stanton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Benjamin Taylor (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on June 1, 1888 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on January 24, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Arbutus Memorial Park, which is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arbutus Memorial Park
- The Geni entry for Arbutus Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arbutus Memorial Park (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Arbutus Memorial Park
Candy Jim Taylor (Negro League Baseball)
- Born: James Allen Taylor
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on February 1, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 3, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Candy Jim Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Burr Oak Cemetery
Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Anderson (SC) on January 20, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on February 23, 1922 (a Thursday).
- Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Crown Hill Cemetery
Ricky Helton Wilson (Musician)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 12, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Goss (which is located in Elbert County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Goss. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Helton Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Goss to Oconee Hill Cemetery

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.