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Notable Births & Deaths for Stoney Point ...

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

  • Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey     (Composer, arranger)
  • Vern Gosdin     (Singer, songwriter)
    • He was born in Woodland (AL) on August 5, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on April 28, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Woodland is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Stoney Point.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vern Gosdin<1>
  • Fred 'Dixie' Walker     (Major League Baseball)

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.