Notable Births & Deaths for Mize ...

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

• 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Mize. Both communities are located in Stephens 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Mize (which is located in Stephens 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 of Mize. 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 Mize to Oconee Hill Cemetery
• William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge<1>
  • He was born in Cleveland (GA) on January 1, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Pensacola (FL) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
  • Cleveland is located in White County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Mize (which is located in Stephens County).
  • Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 54.
• 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Mize (which is located in Stephens County).
  • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Mize (which is located in Stephens County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Mize. 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 Mize to Yonah Memorial Gardens