Laurel Chase (Oconee County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Laurel Chase ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Laurel Chase. 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
Ezzard Mack Charles (Professional boxer)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezzard Mack Charles<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 Laurel Chase to Burr Oak Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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 Laurel Chase to Houston National Cemetery
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laurel Chase to Woodlawn Cemetery
Sam Flint (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Addison Ethridge
- He was born in Lawrenceville (GA) on October 19, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 17, 1980 (a Friday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Gwinnett County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Flint<1>
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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 Laurel Chase 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase. 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 Laurel Chase to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Robert Stewart Hyer (Scientist)
- He was born in Oxford (GA) on October 18, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on May 29, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Oxford is located in Newton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Stewart Hyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Laurel Chase to Grove Hill Memorial Park
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase. 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 Laurel Chase 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase. 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 Laurel Chase to Oconee Hill Cemetery
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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 Laurel Chase 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase. 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 Laurel Chase to Oconee 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase (which is located in Oconee 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Laurel Chase. 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 Laurel Chase 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.