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Notable Births & Deaths for Head of Linefork ...

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

  • June Carter Cash     (Oscar nominated actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, author)
    • Born: Valerie June Carter
    • Also known as: June Carter
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for June Carter Cash<1>
    • She was born in Maces Spring (VA) on June 23, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 15, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Maces Spring is located in Scott County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Head of Linefork (which is located in Letcher County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 73.
  • Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford     (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
    • Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
    • He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday).
    • Bristol is located in Sullivan County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Head of Linefork (which is located in Letcher County).
    • Reston is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • George C. Scott     (Oscar winning actor, director, producer)

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.