Notable Births & Deaths for Prospect ...

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

• William Walker 'Ready' Cash     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Walker 'Ready' Cash<1>
  • He was born in Round Oak (GA) on February 21, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Roxborough (PA) on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
  • Round Oak is located in Jones County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Prospect (which is located in Jasper County).
  • Roxborough is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Rolling Green Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Prospect to Rolling Green Memorial Park
• Henry Fambrough     (Singer)
  • Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Prospect (which is located in Jasper 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Prospect to Woodlawn Cemetery
• Joel Chandler Harris     (Author, journalist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joel Chandler Harris<1>
  • He was born in Eatonton (GA) on December 9, 1848 (a Saturday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 3, 1908 (a Friday).
  • Eatonton is located in Putnam County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Prospect (which is located in Jasper County).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 59.
  • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the west northwest of Prospect. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Prospect to Westview Cemetery
• Holly Hunter     (Oscar winning actress, producer)
  • She was born in Conyers (GA) on March 20, 1958 (a Thursday).
  • Conyers is located in Rockdale County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Prospect (which is located in Jasper County).