Withmere (DeKalb County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Withmere ...

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

Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in High Point (NC) on April 2, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Cumming (GA) on January 3, 1991 (a Thursday).
- High Point is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Withmere. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Withmere to Sawnee View Gardens
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Withmere. 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 Withmere to Westview Cemetery
Charlie Briggs (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Frederick Briggs
- He was born in Henderson (NC) on November 13, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Roswell (GA) on February 6, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Roswell is located nearby and to the northwest of Withmere.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Austin Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Briggs<1>
Ezzard Mack Charles (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Lawrenceville (GA) on July 7, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Gwinnett County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezzard Mack Charles<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 Withmere to Burr Oak 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb 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 Withmere to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Lanett is located in Chambers County, Alabama.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Withmere. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Withmere to Sawnee View Gardens
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb 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 Withmere to Frankfort 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
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 and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Withmere. 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 Withmere 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 in Fulton County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Decatur is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Withmere. Both communities are located in DeKalb County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southwest of Withmere. 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 Withmere 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb 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 nearby and to the southwest of Withmere.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Withmere. 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 Withmere 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 in Fulton County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- College Park is located in Fulton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Withmere. 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 Withmere to Westview Cemetery
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Withmere. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Withmere to Sawnee View Gardens
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 in Fulton County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb 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.
Demaryius Thomas (Professional football)
- He was born in Montrose (GA) on December 25, 1987 (a Friday) and died in Roswell (GA) on December 9, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Montrose is located in Laurens County, Georgia.
- Roswell is located nearby and to the northwest of Withmere.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb 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 Withmere 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Withmere (which is located in DeKalb County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Withmere. 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 Withmere 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.