Notable Births & Deaths for Lavonia ...

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

• Chadwick Aaron Boseman     (Actor, producer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Aaron Boseman<1>
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 43.
• DeForest Kelley     (Actor)
  • Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeForest Kelley<1>
  • He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday).
  • Toccoa is located in Stephens County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • The body was cremated.
• Dr. Crawford Williamson Long     (Medical pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
  • 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Athens is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the south southwest of Lavonia. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Lavonia to Oconee Hill Cemetery
• Johnny Mann     (Arranger, composer, singer)
  • Full name: John Russell Mann
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mann<1>
  • 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 Baltimore City, Maryland.
  • Anderson is located in Anderson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • The body was cremated.
• John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>
  • He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday).
  • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Lavonia. The cemetery is located in Habersham County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Yonah Memorial Gardens<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Yonah Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Lavonia to Yonah Memorial Gardens
• Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Isham 'C.I.' Taylor<1>
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Lavonia (which is located in Franklin 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Lavonia to Crown Hill Cemetery