Laffingal (Cherokee County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Laffingal ...

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

Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in High Point (NC) on April 2, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Cumming (GA) on January 3, 1991 (a Thursday).
- High Point is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Sawnee View Gardens
James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Barnett (GA) on October 5, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on July 28, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Barnett is located in Warren County, Georgia.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Westview Cemetery
Eugene Booth, Jr. (Physicist)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on September 28, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Briarcliff Manor (NY) on March 6, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, which is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Booth, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Bonaventure Cemetery
Charlie Briggs (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Frederick Briggs
- He was born in Henderson (NC) on November 13, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Roswell (GA) on February 6, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Austin Cemetery, which is located in Dare County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Briggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Austin Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Austin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Austin Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Austin Cemetery
Dee Clark (Singer)
- Born: Delectus Clark
- He was born in Blytheville (AR) on November 7, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (GA) on December 7, 1990 (a Friday).
- Blytheville is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dee Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on October 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Ludville (GA) on April 19, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Ludville is located in Pickens County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Arlington National Cemetery
Alexander John Drysdale (Painter)
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on March 2, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on February 9, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander John Drysdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Metairie Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Akins Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Lanett is located in Chambers County, Alabama.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Sawnee View Gardens
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Frankfort Cemetery
Max Manning (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on November 18, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pleasantville (NJ) on June 23, 2003 (a Monday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Pleasantville is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Manning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Atlantic City Cemetery
Willard Lee Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Taylorsville (GA) on June 17, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Rome (GA) on December 14, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Taylorsville is located in Bartow County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Rome is located in Floyd County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at East View Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Lee Nixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to East View Cemetery
William A. Paschal (Professional football)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 28, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 25, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William A. Paschal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Westview Cemetery
Julia Roberts (Oscar nominated actress)
- Full name: Julia Fiona Roberts
- She was born in Smyrna (GA) on October 28, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray Rogers
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 21, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Sandy Springs (GA) on March 20, 2020 (a Friday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Sandy Springs is located in Fulton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the south southeast of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rogers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Oakland Cemetery
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Sawnee View Gardens
Demaryius Thomas (Professional football)
- 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, Georgia.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
Richard Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Richard C. Williams
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, which is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Parkhill Cemetery
Richard C. Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Laffingal (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Laffingal. The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard C. Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Georgia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laffingal to Georgia Memorial Park

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.