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Notable Births & Deaths for Douglas ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Douglas. 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.
- Milalrd 'Dixie' Howell (Major League Baseball)
- 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 Tueday) at the age of 90.
- Butcher Hollow is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Douglas.
- Francis Gary Powers (Pilot)
- George C. Scott (Oscar winning actor, director, producer)
- Full name: George Campbell Scott
- He was born in Wise (VA) on October 18, 1927 (a Tueday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on September 22, 1999 (a Wednesday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Wise is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Douglas.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George C. Scott<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. |
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