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Notable Births & Deaths for Pine Forest ...

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

  • Duane Allman     (Musician)
  • Manley Lanier 'Sonny' Carter     (Astronaut)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Manley Lanier 'Sonny' Carter<1>
    • He was born in Macon (GA) on August 15, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Brunswick (GA) on April 5, 1991 (a Friday).
    • Macon is located nearby and to the south of Pine Forest.
    • Brunswick is located in Glynn County, Georgia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • William Walker 'Ready' Cash     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Charles Coburn     (Actor)
  • Jack De Mave     (Actor)
    • Born: John Francois De Mave
    • He was born in Jersey City (NJ) on December 8, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Macon (GA) on January 16, 2025 (a Thursday).
    • Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
    • Macon is located nearby and to the south of Pine Forest.
    • At the time of his death, he was 91.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Sam Edwards     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Edwards<1>
    • He was born in Macon (GA) on May 26, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Durango (CO) on July 28, 2004 (a Wednesday).
    • Macon is located nearby and to the south of Pine Forest.
    • Durango is located in La Plata County, Colorado.
    • At the time of his death, he was 89.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Anna Ruby Gordy Gaye     (Songwriter, composer)
  • Lucille Hegamin     (Musician)
    • Full name: Lucille Nelson Hegamin
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucille Hegamin<1>
    • She was born in Macon (GA) on November 29, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Harlem (NY) on March 1, 1970 (a Sunday).
    • Macon is located nearby and to the south of Pine Forest.
    • Harlem is located in New York County, New York.
    • At the time of her death, she was 75.
  • James 'Sweetie' Jones     (Musician)
  • Harold Lucas McLinton     (Professional football)
  • Bill Miner     (Outlaw, train and stagecoach robber)
    • Full name: Ezra Allen Miner
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Miner<1>
    • He was born in Bowling Green (KY) on September 22, 1843 (a Friday) and died in Milledgeville (GA) on September 2, 1914 (a Wednesday).
    • Bowling Green is located in Warren County, Kentucky.
    • Milledgeville is located in Baldwin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Pine Forest (which is located in Bibb County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Pine Forest. The cemetery is located in Baldwin County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memory Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Memory Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pine Forest to Memory Hill Cemetery
  • George Reed     (Actor)
  • Little Richard     (Singer, songwriter, musician)
    • Born: Richard Wayne Penniman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Richard<1>
    • He was born in Macon (GA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Tullahoma (TN) on May 9, 2020 (a Saturday).
    • Macon is located nearby and to the south of Pine Forest.
    • Tullahoma is located in Coffee County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Laurence Tucker Stallings, Jr.     (Screenwriter)
  • George Wood     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Wood<1>
    • He was born in Forrest City (AR) on December 31, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Macon (GA) on July 24, 2000 (a Monday).
    • Forrest City is located in Saint Francis County, Arkansas.
    • Macon is located nearby and to the south of Pine Forest.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • The body was cremated.

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.