Rivertown (Fulton County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rivertown ...

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

James 'Kokomo' Arnold (Musician)
- He was born in Lovejoy (GA) on February 15, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 8, 1968 (a Friday).
- Lovejoy is located in Clayton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Kokomo' Arnold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Burr Oak Cemetery
James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Barnett (GA) on October 5, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on July 28, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Barnett is located in Warren County, Georgia.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Rivertown. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Westview Cemetery
Dee Clark (Singer)
- Born: Delectus Clark
- He was born in Blytheville (AR) on November 7, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (GA) on December 7, 1990 (a Friday).
- Blytheville is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dee Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey (Composer, arranger)
- He was born in Villa Rica (GA) on July 1, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 23, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Villa Rica is located in Douglas County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Oak Woods Cemetery
Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Sulphur (LA) on July 10, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Peachtree City (GA) on February 16, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Sulphur is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Peachtree City is located in Fayette County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery, which is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery
Jesse Fuller (Musician)
- He was born in Jonesboro (GA) on March 12, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on January 29, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Jonesboro is located in Clayton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Fuller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Evergreen Cemetery
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Frankfort Cemetery
William A. Paschal (Professional football)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 28, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 25, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Atlanta is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Rivertown. Both communities are located in Fulton County.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Rivertown. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William A. Paschal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Westview Cemetery
Joseph Lee Pope (Musician)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on November 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Decatur (GA) on March 16, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Rivertown. Both communities are located in Fulton County.
- Decatur is located in DeKalb County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Rivertown. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Lee Pope<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Lincoln Cemetery
Julia Roberts (Oscar nominated actress)
- Full name: Julia Fiona Roberts
- She was born in Smyrna (GA) on October 28, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray 'Kenny' Rogers
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 21, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Sandy Springs (GA) on March 20, 2020 (a Friday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Sandy Springs is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rivertown. Both communities are located in Fulton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Rivertown. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rogers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Oakland Cemetery
Nick Rogers (Professional football)
- He was born in East Point (GA) on May 31, 1979 (a Thursday) and died in College Park (GA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
- East Point is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Rivertown. Both communities are located in Fulton County.
- College Park is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Rivertown. Both communities are located in Fulton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east northeast of Rivertown. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Westview Cemetery
Patrick Sky (Singer, songwriter, musician, producer)
- Born: Patrick Linch
- He was born in College Park (GA) on October 2, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on May 26, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- College Park is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Rivertown. Both communities are located in Fulton County.
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
Fred 'Dixie' Walker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Villa Rica (GA) on September 24, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on May 17, 1982 (a Monday).
- Villa Rica is located in Douglas County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred 'Dixie' Walker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Elmwood Cemetery
Richard Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Richard C. Williams
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, which is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Parkhill Cemetery
Richard C. Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rivertown (which is located in Fulton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Rivertown. The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard C. Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Georgia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rivertown to Georgia Memorial Park

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.