Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Athensville. 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.
Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Gillham Cemetery (Scott County, Illinois).
Jacksonville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Athensville.
He was born in Woodson (IL) on April 25, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 23, 1994 (a Friday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Woodson is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Athensville.
He was born in Auburn (IL) on March 25, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (IL) on April 17, 1983 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Auburn Cemetery (Sangamon County, Illinois).
Auburn is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Athensville.
He was born in Divernon (IL) on May 7, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Springfield (IL) on September 7, 1995 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery (Sangamon County, Illinois).
Divernon is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Athensville.
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.