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)
  • He was born in Harold (KY) on January 7, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (FL) on March 18, 1960 (a Friday) at the age of 40. He is buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania).
  • Harold is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Milalrd 'Dixie' Howell<1>
• 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)
  • He was born in Jenkins (KY) on August 11, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Encino (CA) on August 1, 1977 (a Monday) at the age of 48. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
  • Jenkins is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Douglas.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Francis Gary Powers<1>
• 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>