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Notable Births & Deaths for Climax ...

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

  • Laura Clay     (Activist, suffragette)
    • She was born in Richmond (KY) on February 9, 1849 (a Friday) and died in Richmond (KY) on June 29, 1941 (a Sunday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Lexington Cemetery (Fayette County, Kentucky).
    • Richmond is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Climax.
    • Richmond is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Climax.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Laura Clay<1>
  • Mary Barr Clay     (Activist, suffragette)
  • Earle Combs     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Pebworth (KY) on May 14, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in Richmond (KY) on July 21, 1976 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Richmond Cemetery (Madison County, Kentucky).
    • Pebworth is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Climax.
    • Richmond is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Climax.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Earle Combs<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) at the age of 69. The body was cremated.
    • Berea is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Climax.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bell Hooks<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.