Notable Births & Deaths for Chapman ...

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

• Dagmar     (Actress, singer)
  • Born: Virginia Ruth Egnor
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dagmar<1>
  • She was born in Yawkey (WV) on November 29, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Ceredo (WV) on October 9, 2001 (a Tuesday).
  • Yawkey is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
  • Ceredo is located in Wayne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Chapman (which is located in Lawrence County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 79.
  • She is buried at Woodmere Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Chapman. The cemetery is located in Cabell County, West Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodmere Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Woodmere Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Chapman to Woodmere Memorial Park
• Crystal Gayle     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Brenda Gail Webb
  • She was born in Paintsville (KY) on January 9, 1951 (a Tuesday).
  • Paintsville is located in Johnson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Chapman (which is located in Lawrence County).
• Loretta Lynn     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Born: Loretta Webb
  • She was born in Butcher Hollow (KY) on April 14, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Hurricane Mills (TN) on October 4, 2022 (a Tuesday).
  • Butcher Hollow is located in Johnson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Chapman (which is located in Lawrence County).
  • Hurricane Mills is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 90.