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
  • He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tueday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday) at the age of 79. The body was cremated.
  • Toccoa is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Mize.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: DeForest Kelley<1>
• 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) at the age of 62. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Danielsville is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Mize.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
• William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Cleveland (GA) on January 1, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Pensacola (FL) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 54.
  • Cleveland is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Mize.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge<1>
• John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tueday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens (Habersham County, Georgia).
  • Demorest is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Mize.
  • Demorest is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Mize.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>