Notable Births & Deaths for Vandiver ...

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

• DeForest Kelley     (Actor)
  • Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeForest Kelley<1>
  • He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday).
  • Toccoa is located in Stephens County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Vandiver (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • The body was cremated.
• Dr. Crawford Williamson Long     (Medical pioneer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
  • He was born in Danielsville (GA) on November 1, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on June 19, 1878 (a Wednesday).
  • Danielsville is located in Madison County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Vandiver (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Athens is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 62.
  • He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Vandiver. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Vandiver to Oconee Hill Cemetery
• John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>
  • He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday).
  • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Vandiver (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Vandiver (which is located in Franklin County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Vandiver. The cemetery is located in Habersham County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Yonah Memorial Gardens<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Yonah Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Vandiver to Yonah Memorial Gardens