Cedar Grove (Todd County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cedar Grove ...

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

William Rodney 'Bird' Averitt (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on June 22, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in Hopkinsville (KY) on December 12, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Cave Springs Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Christian County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rodney 'Bird' Averitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Springs Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Springs Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Cave Springs Cemetery
Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederate States of America)
- Full name: Jefferson Finis Davis
- He was born in Fairview (KY) on June 3, 1808 (a Friday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 6, 1889 (a Friday).
- Fairview is located in Christian County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jefferson Davis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Metairie Cemetery
Don Everly (Entertainer, musician)
- Born: Isaac Donald Everly
- He was born in Central City (KY) on February 1, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 21, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Central City is located in Muhlenberg County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Everly<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Rose Hill Cemetery
Gant Gaither (Producer)
- He was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on August 1, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on February 16, 2004 (a Monday).
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gant Gaither<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Riverside National Cemetery
Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath (Professional football)
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on January 1, 1965 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on July 27, 2010 (a Tuesday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Curtis 'Harry Love' Galbreath<1>
Bell Hooks (Author)
- Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
- She was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on September 25, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Berea (KY) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Berea is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bell Hooks<1>
Dorothy Jordan (Actress)
- She was born in Clarksville (TN) on August 9, 1906 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 7, 1988 (a Wednesday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Jordan<1>
Frank Sutton (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southwest of Cedar Grove. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cedar Grove to Greenwood Cemetery
Margery Wilson (Actress, producer, director)
- She was born in Gracey (KY) on October 31, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on January 21, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Gracey is located in Christian County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Cedar Grove (which is located in Todd County).
- Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Wilson<1>

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.