Van Wert (Polk County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Van Wert ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Van Wert. 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 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Van Wert. 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 Van Wert to Westview Cemetery
Rev. Joseph Everhart Boone (Activist)
- He was born in Cedartown (GA) on September 19, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 15, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Cedartown is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Van Wert. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east southeast of Van Wert. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rev. Joseph Everhart Boone<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 Van Wert to Lincoln Cemetery
Eugene Booth, Jr. (Physicist)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on September 28, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Briarcliff Manor (NY) on March 6, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- Briarcliff Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, which is located in Chatham County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Booth, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bonaventure Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Wert to Bonaventure 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Van Wert (which is located in Polk 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 Van Wert to Oak Woods Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Wert to Akins 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk 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 Van Wert to Frankfort Cemetery
Max Manning (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on November 18, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pleasantville (NJ) on June 23, 2003 (a Monday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- Pleasantville is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Manning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Wert to Atlantic City Cemetery
Willard Lee Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Taylorsville (GA) on June 17, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Rome (GA) on December 14, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Taylorsville is located in Bartow County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- Rome is located in Floyd County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at East View Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northwest of Van Wert. The cemetery is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Lee Nixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Van Wert to East View 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 in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast of Van Wert. 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 Van Wert to Westview Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Van Wert (which is located in Polk 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 Van Wert 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk 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 Van Wert 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Van Wert (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Van Wert. 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 Van Wert 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.