Hazard (Washington County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hazard ...

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

Anna Ruby Gordy Gaye (Songwriter, composer)
- Born: Anna Ruby Gordy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Ruby Gordy Gaye<1>
- She was born in Milledgeville (GA) on December 12, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 31, 2014 (a Friday).
- Milledgeville is located in Baldwin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Hazard (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hazard to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Luther 'Snake Boy' Johnson (Musician)
- Born: Lucius Brinson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Luther 'Snake Boy' Johnson<1>
- He was born in Davisboro (GA) on August 30, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 18, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Davisboro is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Hazard. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hazard to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Bill Miner (Outlaw, train and stagecoach robber)
- Full name: Ezra Allen Miner
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Miner<1>
- He was born in Bowling Green (KY) on September 22, 1843 (a Friday) and died in Milledgeville (GA) on September 2, 1914 (a Wednesday).
- Bowling Green is located in Warren County, Kentucky.
- Milledgeville is located in Baldwin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Hazard (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Hazard. The cemetery is located in Baldwin County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memory Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memory Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hazard to Memory Hill Cemetery
Demaryius Thomas (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
- He was born in Montrose (GA) on December 25, 1987 (a Friday) and died in Roswell (GA) on December 9, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Montrose is located in Laurens County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Hazard (which is located in Washington County).
- Roswell is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.

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.