Notable Births & Deaths for Glencairn ...

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

• Pete Center     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Marvin Earl
  • He was born in Hazel Green (KY) on April 22, 1912 (a Monday) and died in Campton (KY) on August 8, 2004 (a Sunday).
  • Hazel Green is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Glencairn. Both communities are located in Wolfe County.
  • Campton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Glencairn. Both communities are located in Wolfe County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Center<1>
• 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).
  • Pebworth is located in Owsley County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Glencairn (which is located in Wolfe County).
  • Richmond is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Richmond Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west of Glencairn. The cemetery is located in Madison County, Kentucky.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earle Combs<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Richmond Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Richmond Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Glencairn to Richmond Cemetery
• Vernon Hatton     (Professional basketball)
  • He was born in Owingsville (KY) on January 13, 1936 (a Monday) and died on March 21, 2025 (a Friday).
  • Owingsville is located in Bath County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Glencairn (which is located in Wolfe County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 89.
  • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vernon Hatton<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Glencairn to Lexington Cemetery
• Ralph Kercheval     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Ralph Godfrey Kercheval
  • He was born in Salt Lick (KY) on December 1, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Lexington (KY) on October 6, 2010 (a Wednesday).
  • Salt Lick is located in Bath County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Glencairn (which is located in Wolfe County).
  • Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • At the time of his death, he was 98.
  • He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Kercheval<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Glencairn to Lexington Cemetery
• Robert Webb     (Director, producer)
  • He was born in Clay City (KY) on January 8, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 18, 1990 (a Wednesday).
  • Clay City is located in Powell County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Glencairn (which is located in Wolfe County).
  • Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Webb<1>
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Glencairn to Pacific View Memorial Park